In 2020, the World Health Organization announced the validation of Malawi having eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. Here is the story of
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health has announced a record-breaking decision affecting nearly 18.9 million people. After 27 years of mass administration of Mectizan, four
The Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE) was officially launched in January 2023. Established by WHO, member states, and partners, GONE will serve as
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Mectizan donation all year with our series of new videos. Eleventh: Resilience Every year brings challenges. The pandemic introduced
Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a rationale for continued investment in tackling neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030 seeks to maintain and accelerate
Overview: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than 1 billion people globally, causing serious, long-term health effects. Therefore, timely and effective existing interventions reduce
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Mectizan donation all year with our series of new videos. Eighth: Progress – Transmission of river blindness has declined
(An excerpt from the Mectizan Donation Program Annual Highlights for 2021) When national river blindness and LF elimination programs reach the point where they suspect transmission
(An excerpt from the Mectizan Donation Program Annual Highlights for 2021) Mectizan is donated free of charge to eligible countries where river blindness and/or lymphatic filariasis
(An excerpt from the Mectizan Donation Program Annual Highlights for 2021) MDP is 100% committed to providing Mectizan for river blindness and lymphatic filariasis elimination in
