Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases

Exciting news! The latest @WHO #NTDs report shows incredible progress: 1.495 billion people needed interventions in 2023, a 32% drop since 2010! Plus, DALYs (healthy life years lost due to disease) from NTDs fell from 17.2M to 14.1M. More 👉 bit.ly/4nwQyls #BeatNTDs

Eid Mubarak! 🌙 As we celebrate with family, let’s remember that health is the foundation of a thriving community. Investing in ending #NTDs is a "best buy" in global health, yielding $25 in benefits for every $1 spent. Let’s unite for a healthier future for all #BeatNTDs

Chile becomes the 2nd country globally to eliminate leprosy! 🇨🇱 A massive win for #GlobalHealth and a clear signal that diseases of poverty can be defeated through inclusive care and bold leadership. Together, we can #BeatNTDs. bit.ly/46Sn24b #UniteActEliminate

1 BILLION Zithromax doses. 90% reduction in trachoma since 2002. We’re celebrating the incredible impact of @Pfizer and the International Trachoma Initiative. 217.9 million people now live free from the risk of the disease. Together, we can #beatNTDs. bit.ly/4uBNR78

A historic win for global health! 🌎Chile has officially eliminated #leprosy, making it the 61st country to eliminate at least one #NTD. We are more than halfway to the @WHO 2030 Roadmap goal of 100 countries! Let’s keep the momentum going. #UniteActEliminate #BeatNTDs

Chile 🇨🇱 has become the first country in the Americas to be verified by @WHO for the elimination of #leprosy, marking a historic milestone and highlighting the effectiveness of sustained investment in surveillance and health systems. Read more 👉 bit.ly/46Sn24b #BeatNTDs

This #IWD2026, we celebrate the incredible women putting action into the NTD fight and moving us closer to the @WHO 2030 goals. Your expertise makes justice possible. Tag a woman whose work in global health inspires you! 👇 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #BeatNTDs #HumanRights

Action is non-negotiable. Ending NTDs is a fundamental act of justice that secures a woman's right to health, education, and livelihood. End #NTDs. End the cycle of poverty and disempowerment. #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2026 #BeatNTDs #HumanRights

At #HRC61, Malawi announced intent to table a resolution, putting #NTDs firmly on the agenda as an issue of justice, dignity, and the right to health. The persistence of these diseases is a reflection of structural inequality. Learn more bit.ly/3OJigzG #BeatNTDs

Congrats on the Geneva event! Leprosy’s focus on human rights has set a powerful precedent. A blueprint for bringing that same vital lens to the entire NTD agenda @CombatNTDs @Anesvad @GenevaMalawi @KenyaMissionUNG @Morocco_UNOG @GMGenevaMission @UbaloziGeneva

At #HRC61 in Geneva, we elevated #NTDs as a human rights & equity issue, not just a health challenge. NTDs show us who is being left behind. Grateful to engage with partners from #Kenya #Malawi #Tanzania #Zambia @WHO @CombatNTDs @UNHumanRights #RightToHealth #HumanRights #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth

What a historic victory for sleeping sickness elimination! #1Dose1Cure means better care and more efficient drug delivery to those who need it. #BeatNTDs

The 1st single‑dose treatment for sleeping sickness has received a +ve opinion from @EMA_News. We are proud to have contributed to its development with @DNDi & @sanofi - a pill that could transform care & bring us closer to disease elimination. bit.ly/dndi-acozi #1Dose1Cure

📢 The latest issue of the Leprosy Insights Magazine is out now! 👉 buff.ly/OdbG5Yp 💡 Leprosy and #conflict: What is the impact and how do we get back to where we were? 🎥 A new way to represent #leprosy on camera ✅ WHO's Global Report on NTDs.

Our #HRC61 side event underscored that diseases of poverty are a matter of justice, highlighting the human rights impact of stigma & social exclusion. Read how this momentum will drive action: bit.ly/3OJigzG #UniteActEliminate #HumanRights #BeatNTDs

🚨 BREAKING: Malawi takes the global stage at #HRC61! 🇲🇼 Malawi's Minister of Health Hon. Madalitso Baloyi just announced a landmark resolution linking Human Rights & Neglected Tropical Diseases (#NTDs) for the upcoming 62nd Session. A massive step for 1B+ people

#NTDs reflect deep-seated patterns of inequality and discrimination. We’re joining the Republic of Malawi & @Anesvad for a side event at the 61st sitting of the @UN_HRC. 📍 Event: NTDs as a Human Rights Issue. It's time for a rights-based approach to #BeatNTDs.

HISTORY MADE: Libya 🇱🇾 is officially the 28th country to eliminate trachoma! 🎉 The global total of countries that have eliminated at least one #NTD is now at 60, well on our way to the @WHO 2030 target of 100 countries! Let's #BeatNTDs together. Details: bit.ly/3ODXP7e

MBRGI launches global drive to eradicate river blindness in Ghana by 2030 #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho wam.ae/en/article/byk…

⚖️ Neglected tropical diseases are not only a medical issue but a matter of social justice. 🌎 The new Spanish Coalition on #NTDs aims to improve coordination, research and long-term action at national and global level. 🟠 linkedin.com/pulse/spain-la… #BeatNTDs #HealthForAll #WorldNTDDay #GlobalHealth

Unite. Act. Eliminate. World NTD Day 2026 is a rallying cry to protect hard-won progress and accelerate action. NTDs are preventable, treatable, and can be eliminated—but only if we act together. #WorldNTDDay #UniteActEliminate #BeatNTDs