Since the start of the Mectizan Donation Program in 1987, over 12 billion tablets have been donated for treatment of onchocerciasis (river blindness) and
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
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
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Mectizan donation all year with our series of new videos. Eighth: Progress – Transmission of river blindness has declined
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Mectizan donation all year with our series of new videos. Seventh: The Scale-Up – Big problems require big solutions.
Kebbi is a state located in the northwestern region of Nigeria. Working in partnership for years, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health, Sightsavers, and
