The Mectizan Donation Program is co-sponsoring an exhibit in partnership with The Carter Center and the American Museum of Natural History titled “Countdown to
The Mectizan Donation Congratulates Mr. John J. Moores, Sr., recipient of the 2014 Merck Mectizan Award The Merck Mectizan Award is given to individuals
For Immediate Release: 30 September 2014 Contact: Joni Lawrence, Associate Director, Communications jlawrence@mectizan.org The Mectizan Donation Program congratulates Ecuador on becoming the second country to achieve verification of
We’re pleased to share with you an opinion piece from the New York Times“Treating the Village to Cure the Disease” by Jason Silverstein on lymphatic filariasis
From an article published in The Guardian written by OEPA’s Alba Lucia Morales Colombia recently eliminated this neglected disease through health education and drugs.
Contact: Joni Lawrence, Associate Director, Communications jlawrence@taskforce.org The Mectizan Donation Program congratulates Colombia on its achievement as the first country to receive verification of
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2013 Contacts: Emily Staub, The Carter Center, Tele: +1-404-420-5126, emily.staub@emory.edu Carter Center Declares Goal: River Blindness Elimination (En español) (Em português)
The World Health Assembly today adopted a resolution on all 17 neglected tropical diseases1. Representatives from 32 countries and six speakers from nongovernmental organizations
See full story on BBC’s website here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22201676 Africa is beginning to win its battle against the parasitic river blindness infection, thanks in no
WHO’s Executive Board recommends resolution on 17 neglected tropical diseases The 132nd Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO), meeting in Geneva, Switzerland
Global partners in fighting disease by William Foege, Published: November 22, 2012 William Foege was director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
2012 marks twenty five years since Merck announced the donation of Mectizan for river blindness control. Before Mectizan, the only intervention for river blindness
The Mectizan Donation Program would like to congratulate Dr. Bjӧrn Thylefors, recipient of the 2011 Merck Mectizan Award. Dr. Thylefors received his award from
