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Dr Helga Freitas

Angola marks World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day with structural advances in the national response

On Thursday, January 30, Angola marked World Neglected Tropical…
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NTD stakeholders from National, Provincial and Partners joining together for the national strategic plan for soil-transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis in South Africa.

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026

Pretoria—World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day provides an…
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Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

Ambatoboeny—In Madagascar, leprosy remains a major public health…
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Empowering health workers to fight sleeping sickness in Zimbabwe

Harare—As part of the ongoing efforts to combat Human African…
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African Health Leaders, Partners Call for Greater Investment in Integrated NCD Services

African health leaders, partners call for greater investment in integrated NCD services

Lusaka — African health ministers and partners are calling for…
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Kenya certified for elimination of human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

Kenya certified for elimination of human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

Nairobi/Brazzaville/Geneva—The World Health Organization (WHO) has…
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WHO Representative Dr Olu Olushayo handing over the vehicle to Dr Catherine Cooper, Chief Medical Officer at Ministry of Health

WHO and partners boost Liberia’s fight against NTDs with vehicle donation

Monrovia, Liberia – To strengthen Liberia's fight against neglected…
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Lesotho moves towards mass treatment of worm infections

Lesotho moves towards mass treatment of worm infections

Leribe – To address the severe impact of parasitic worm infections on…
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African health experts commit to accelerate efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases

African health experts commit to accelerate efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases

Lomé  – African health experts have renewed commitment to…
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New WHO report highlights progress in the fight against severe chronic diseases

New WHO report highlights progress in the fight against severe chronic diseases

Brazzaville – Twenty African countries have increased access to…
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