Sharone Lisa retweeted
U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.
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Sharone Lisa retweeted
@WHO Director-General Tedros: "...advances in tackling neglected tropical diseases, which affect over one billion people and disproportionally impact the poorest and most marginalized communities, are at real risk of backsliding." #beatNTDs who.int/director-general/spe…
Sharone Lisa retweeted
🌟 Spotlight on Andrew Kyambadde, Health Systems Strengthening Lead for @USAIDGH's Act to End NTDs | East program! In this new article, Andrew shares his journey as a champion of resilient health systems, driving progress in the fight against NTDs: ow.ly/cbqI50UpvVS
Sharone Lisa retweeted
Tomorrow is #WorldOneHealthDay! In Uganda’s Karamoja region, teams are integrating interventions to #beatNTDs with veterinary care for livestock + animals. This #OneHealth approach builds trust, strengthens health systems, and ensures essential care for more people and animals.
Sharone Lisa retweeted
A recent regional learning exchange hosted by @USAIDGH Act to End NTDs | East program brought together reps from 🇪🇹 🇺🇬 🇹🇿 🇳🇬 🇲🇿 to increase collaboration and identify solutions to integrate NTD medicines into national supply chains. Learn more 🔗
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Sharone Lisa retweeted
How can we build sustainable supply chains to #BeatNTDs? @USAIDGH's Act | East hosted a regional learning exchange with @MinofHealthUG on
🚛 mainstreaming NTD supply chains
🌍first and last mile challenges
📝 insights from other sectors
Read more 👇
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Sharone Lisa retweeted
Another 158K people in Uganda no longer need mass treatment for onchocerciasis thanks to @MinofHealthUG, @MectizanMDP, cross-border collab, and @USAIDGH support. With just one area left needing ongoing MDA, Uganda is advancing toward OV elimination. Read more:
Sharone Lisa retweeted
To achieve the “last mile” in trachoma elimination in Uganda, gaps in delivering health services must be addressed. Learn how Act | East is fostering equity in #NTD services at the upcoming Virtual Showcase Event for @USAIDGH's 2024 HSS Case Competition. bit.ly/3PaRPjZ
Sharone Lisa retweeted
Uganda is paving the way from more effective & efficient process for the delivery of NTD services. Thanks to strong government leadership, the new approach promises greater visibility, swifter delivery, & improved accountability. #beatntds
Find out more ow.ly/WWkg50RAkzl
Sharone Lisa retweeted
Happening now 📢
District teams in Uganda are gathering for the roll out of a new domestic resource mobilization tool to help districts mobilize & efficiently utilize financing to support #beatntds efforts & ensure adequate coverage of NTD services @results4dev @MinofHealthUG
Sharone Lisa retweeted
Our team in Uganda decided to join the #WorldNTDChallenge from @CombatNTDs! Together we can #UniteActEliminate neglected tropical diseases #beatntds
Sharone Lisa retweeted
I was honored to join communities in Pakwach District to commemorate World Neglected Tropical Disease under the theme “Unite, Act, Eliminate” which emphasizes collective action and collaboration to address NTDs.
Sharone Lisa retweeted
@MinofHealthUG has today joined its key partners to commemorate the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day at 0maci Primary School Play ground in Pakwach district @CarterCenter @RTI_Intl @savechildrenug @Sightsavers
The Minister of Health @JaneRuth_Aceng is the Chief Guest
Happy to be part of this training for communication of journalists on #beatNTDS in Uganda. Thanks to @MinofHealthUG, @RTIfightsNTDs and @ainbyoo!
Sharone Lisa retweeted
Currenetly attending a training on #NTDs organised by @MinofHealthUG and @RTIfightsNTDs for journalists and districts communication officers at Golf Course Hotel. The training is meant to equip the participants with information and skills to report about NTDs in Uganda
Sharone Lisa retweeted
We’re back for our next panel - Making #NTDs history: Innovating to Address Key Challenges with @molliverstravel @SLisaBackers @ActNTDsWest and more
Work Planning underway for ActIEast activities in #Uganda. Bringing partners together. Thank you@MinofHealthUG, @WIHERllc @savechildrenuk @results4dev @CarterCenter @Sightsavers. Let’s #beatNTDs in FY24! @RTIfightsNTDs
Work Planning underway for ActIEast activities in #Uganda. Bringing partners together. Thank you@MinofHealthUG, @WIHERllc @savechildrenuk @results4dev @CarterCenter @Sightsavers. Let’s #beatNTDs in FY24! @RTIfightsNTDs
