Sara Hutchinson
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Media Relations Manager @helenkellerintl.org
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Cameroon's progress toward eliminating NTDs is at risk. But, if they can be restarted this year, it may be possible to preserve the gains that have been made. ✨
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‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Cameroon's progress toward eliminating NTDs is at risk. But, if they can be restarted this year, it may be possible to preserve the gains that have been made. ✨
Read more about the impact in this article from @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/h...
Read more about the impact in this article from @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/h...
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
“We have an opportunity to eliminate some of these diseases that have been around for generations and generations,” says Dr. Angela Weaver, our VP of NTDs. “Taxpayer dollars … have already been invested in this program, and we’re throwing that away if we just let these programs go completely.” 💸
Politico: Cuts to Helen Keller's Disease Prevention Work Threaten Decades of Progress
US government funding cuts are putting decades of progress on neglected tropical disease prevention at risk.
helenkellerintl.org
June 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“We have an opportunity to eliminate some of these diseases that have been around for generations and generations,” says Dr. Angela Weaver, our VP of NTDs. “Taxpayer dollars … have already been invested in this program, and we’re throwing that away if we just let these programs go completely.” 💸
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
Sulaiman Tarawallie, a community health hero in Sierra Leone, no longer has the resources to protect his community.
“Thanks to this program, you can’t find anyone who has these diseases in my community," he said. “But my worry now, if this program is stopped, is that the worst might happen.” (3/3)
“Thanks to this program, you can’t find anyone who has these diseases in my community," he said. “But my worry now, if this program is stopped, is that the worst might happen.” (3/3)
New from The Guardian: Cuts to Helen Keller’s Disease Prevention Work Put Millions of Lives at Risk
Discover how cuts in US funding put lives at risk, disrupting vital health programs to prevent and treat neglected tropical diseases.
helenkellerintl.org
April 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Sulaiman Tarawallie, a community health hero in Sierra Leone, no longer has the resources to protect his community.
“Thanks to this program, you can’t find anyone who has these diseases in my community," he said. “But my worry now, if this program is stopped, is that the worst might happen.” (3/3)
“Thanks to this program, you can’t find anyone who has these diseases in my community," he said. “But my worry now, if this program is stopped, is that the worst might happen.” (3/3)
Reposted by Sara Hutchinson
We remain committed to doing everything in our power to support children and families. 💜🤍 (3/3)
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The World’s Children Need Us Now More Than Ever
Millions of children and families are at risk due to funding pauses in critical health programs. Learn how Helen Keller Intl is fighting to restore life-saving care and how you can help.
helenkellerintl.org
February 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We remain committed to doing everything in our power to support children and families. 💜🤍 (3/3)
Read more: helenkellerintl.org/our-stories/...
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