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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · 15h

Now available 📝World Health Organization (WHO) Weekly Epidemiological Record: Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: progress report, 2024 #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.who.int/publications...

Chart showing Proportion of endemic implementation units that no longer require MDA, pending impact surveysb and remaining IUs still requiring MDA and their population in millions, 2024

Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · 7d

Good news from Nigeria➡️ a massive campaign to vaccinate and #beatNTDs at the same time. “The reason for this integration is to increase efficiency, save costs, reduce the burden of numerous campaigns on the public...this approach allows us to deliver everything at once.” dailypost.ng/2025/09/30/7...

7m children to get measles-rubella, polio vaccines in Kano as govt intensifies campaign nationwide

Kano State will on October 6 begin a major vaccination campaign targeting more than seven million children with measles-rubella and polio vaccines. Dr.

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · 9d

The Neglected Tropical Diseases NGO Network conference kicks off tomorrow, and we're honored to be a sponsor. Looking forward to the powerful presentations and discussions ahead. Best wishes for a fantastic event! #NNN2025 #beatNTDs www.ntd-ngonetwork.org/2025-nnn-con...

2025 NNN Conference | NNN

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · 16d

"Since 2021, the number of Tanzanians requiring preventive chemotherapy for the 5 targeted NTDs...has dropped by 76 percent" #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sustaina...

Neglected diseases: Tanzania’s fight against a silent threat

Lymphatic filariasis has long challenged Tanzania, peaking between 2006 and 2015 in 119 councils nationwide.

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · 21d

"The success of school-based programs reflects broader integration of health interventions with education systems across the continent. This coordination maximizes impact while building sustainable delivery mechanisms for ongoing disease surveillance." #beatNTDs www.newsghana.com.gh/tanzanias-sc...

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Sep 8

Uganda is on track to being declared free of river blindness following decades of government-led interventions, Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has announced. #beatNTDs nilepost.co.ug/news/285281/...

Uganda Moves Closer to Eliminating River Blindness

Most liver cancer cases we see are linked to Hepatitis B, especially in Northern Uganda. That is why government is putting emphasis on prevention. Prevention is...

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Sep 8

🇬🇭Ghana has begun MDA, covering 79 onchocerciasis-endemic districts in 15 regions, targeting about 6.3 million people. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF
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GHS begins MDA to combat NTDs - Ghanaian Times

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has commenced a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) exercise to combat three Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs); onchocerciasis (river blindness), lymphatic filari...

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Sep 4

MDP Highlights of 2024 ▶️ MDP remains committed to providing Mectizan for river blindness & lymphatic filariasis elimination—as much as needed, for as long as needed—working toward goals set by @WHO Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases. #beatNTDs 👉 See our Annual Highlights https://bit.ly/452pBAG

Infographic displaying progress in the elimination of river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. It shows two timelines. One is for onchocerciasis goals for the year 2030. The other shows L.F. goals for the year 2030. Logos for N.T.D. Road Map, Mectizan Donation Program, and Task Force for Global Health are displayed at the bottom.

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Sep 2

River blindness and LF are devastating parasitic diseases threatening millions of people worldwide. This video shows how partners work together to achieve the high coverage required to make river blindness & LF a thing of the past. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs vimeo.com/1113616658?s...

Five Billion Mectizan Treatments - High Coverage

This year we’re celebrating 5 billion Mectizan treatments donated for countries fighting river blindness and lymphatic filariasis (LF). River blindness and…

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · Aug 11

From Ireland to UW, William Campbell’s journey was full of unexpected turns. A lucky encounter with parasitology led him to develop ivermectin—a drug that not only treats heartworm but also prevents river blindness, saving millions. His work earned him a Nobel Prize. Sometimes, luck leads to legacy.

The Meandering Path to a Nobel Prize | On Wisconsin

With a little luck, William Campbell MS’54, PhD’57 discovered a drug that has helped millions see.

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Aug 11

Last month, Chad’s Ministry of Health, with support from the Reaching the Last Mile Fund, led a major effort to stop the transmission of river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. Implemented with The Carter Center’s help, the campaign treated nearly 3 million people across 29 districts. #BeatNTDs

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The Carter Center @cartercenter.bsky.social · Aug 12

Now that Robinah Wanyenze’s home in eastern Uganda has ended river blindness transmission, she can focus on her future. Stories like hers make us grateful to work with partners committed to ridding the world of these illnesses and ensuring kids have healthier childhoods.
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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Aug 19

#beatNTDs The Mectizan Expert Committee provides oversight for the Mectizan Donation Program. Meets regularly to review applications, hear from partners, and discuss emerging issues. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF
Learn more about the MEC's activities in 2024 >> https://bit.ly/45stVZG

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Aug 13

Congratulations to Prof. Hugh Taylor on the publication of his memoir, Opening Eyes. He was the 2006 recipient of the Merck Mectizan Award, in recognition of numerous contributions and sustained dedication to the fight against river blindness. #StampOutOncho #beatNTDs www.iapb.org/news/prof-hu...

Prof Hugh Taylor releases book Opening Eyes; Preventer of Blindness - The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · Aug 6

IT'S LIVE! @taskforce.bsky.social's Fiscal Year 2024 annual report “One by One: The Gains Are Won is here!” Explore the global health impact of our nearly 20 programs and read inspiring stories of the individuals who are helping build healthier lives for all. Learn more: bit.ly/45573PC

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Aug 11

“Guyana is undoubtedly a leading force in public health in the Region of the Americas,” said Dr. Kim Eva Dickson, PAHO-WHO Representative. “Guyana’s commitment to eliminating lymphatic filariasis is a model for other countries." #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.paho.org/en/news/7-8-...

Guyana’s Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis: A Story of Hope, Leadership, and Community

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – 7 AUGUST 2025 -In a brightly lit training room in Georgetown, healthcare workers from across Guyana gathered with a shared mission: to contribute towards the elimination of lympha...

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Aug 5

*Merck & Co., Inc. is known as MSD outside the US and Canada.

Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Aug 5

MDP Highlights of 2024: Thanks to hard work by countries and the generosity of Merck* and GSK, the effort to #EliminateLF in countries where it's co-endemic with river blindness has made great progress in the past 25 years. #beatNTDs ▶️ Find out more at mectizan.org/news_resourc...

A Quarter-Century of Impact: The Joint Effort to End Lymphatic Filariasis – Mectizan Donation Program

(An excerpt from the Mectizan Donation Program Annual Highlights for 2024) The effort to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) as a public health problem in countries co-endemic with river blindness in ...

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Jul 28

Community Drug Distributors (CDDs) are trained to understand the diseases, to distribute medications, to maintain careful records, and how to encourage their neighbors to participate. In this video you'll hear from CDDs about how they manage this important work…and why. #StampOutOncho 3/3

Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Jul 28

Yet to be effective, treatments must consistently reach every person who is at risk. To meet the challenge, a system was devised to develop local talent and to leverage the power of relationships. 2/3 #EliminateLF

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Jul 28

This year we’re celebrating 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated to end river blindness and lymphatic filariasis . These diseases are called “neglected tropical diseases” because they are usually found in remote areas with few resources. 1/3 #beatNTDs

Five Billion Mectizan Treatments - Community Coverage

This year we’re celebrating 5 billion Mectizan treatments donated to end river blindness and lymphatic filariasis (LF). These diseases are called “neglected…

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Jul 22

MDP Highlights of 2024. Last year over 310 million Mectizan treatments were approved for elimination of river blindness in 19 countries. #StampOutOncho #beatNTDs
▶️ Learn more in our Annual Highlights (in English and French): mectizan.org/news_resourc...

A map showing countries that have been approved to receive donated Mectizan tablets for elimination of river blindness. The countries eligible for Mectizan are Angola, Bénin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad ,Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sénégal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Venezuela, and Yemen. The countries where elimination of transmission of river blindness has been achieved are Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Niger.

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Devex @devex.com · Jul 14

Pharmaceutical companies have fueled progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. With global health facing unprecedented funding challenges, their leadership could prove crucial to freeing millions from the burden of NTDs.

Why drug donation programs are a lifeline for NTD elimination efforts

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Jul 14

@who.int PAHO: As a result of a regional initiative, only about 28,200 people are still in need of continual treatment to eliminate river blindness in Brazil and Venezuela #StampOutOncho #beatNTDS www.paho.org/en/documents...

Best Buys - Onchocerciasis

The Best Buys are evidence-based, high-impact actions that countries can take to accelerate the elimination of more than 30 communicable diseases and related conditions in the Americas.Onchocerciasis ...

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Mectizan Donation Program @mectizan.bsky.social · Jul 14

@who.int 🇳🇵To accelerate the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem by 2030, Nepal launched a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign in high-burden areas of Banke district, Lumbini Province. #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.who.int/nepal/news/d...

Nepal strengthens lymphatic filariasis elimination efforts through innovative mass drug administration (MDA) strategies

To accelerate the elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) as a public health problem by 2030, Nepal launched a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign in high-burden areas of Banke district, Lumbini ...

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