LymphaticFilariasisAwarenessNG

Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. Infection is usually acquired in childhood causing hidden damage to the lymphatic system.

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New #NTDs research: Comparative genomics of the major parasitic worms nearly a million undiscovered genes in parasitic worms revealed bit.ly/2DoWQlt @Berriman_mb4 @Bulinus @NHM_Science @parasitegenomes

Great news on the progress toward elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. who.int/westernpacific…

World Mental Health Day. Recognising the links between NTDs and mental health is important. Stigma and discrimination, and its mental health consequences affect many NTDs. More information on InfoNTD.org or Infolep.org #MentalHealth #NTDs #EndTheStigma

Clean water and sanitation facilities are key in the prevention of contracting schistosomiasis and intestinal worm infections. Children are taught to wash their hands to prevent the transmission of diseases.

In the fight against blinding diseases, no one should be left behind. This #WorldSightDay, @Sightsavers and partners @QEJubileeTrust @TrachomaControl are making sure people with disabilities can access essential #eyecare: #EyeCareEverywhere" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sightsavers.org/stories/2018/1…

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“Beating NTDs will help lift millions out of poverty, improving the lives of some of the world’s poorest & most marginalised people. There is a huge amount at stake...” - Tanya Wood, #NNN Chair #globalgoals #NNN2018

More than 150 organisations & 500 people have joined together in Ethiopia this week for the 9th annual @NTD_NGOs conference #NNN2018 bit.ly/2OGwhdv

.@NTD_SC meets with @NMIMR_UG staff at the LF Support Center for Africa. Together we can #beatNTDs!

Neglected tropical diseases affect over a billion people around the world, trapping them in cycles of poverty. But where in the world can we find these diseases? bit.ly/2I3lLZK #beatNTDs

Learn to prevent lymphatic filariasis by avoiding mosquito bites that spread the disease, and recognize when infection is present.

People suffering from the disease may have lymphedema (swelling from fluid build-up) and elephantiasis (engorgement and thickened skin, often of the leg).

Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease common to tropical areas worldwide. It is caused by microscopic worms that infect the human lymph system – the system that fights infections and balances fluids in your body.

Bringing #TropicalData to the Pacific Islands → Learn how trained health workers are using the system to track #EndTrachoma progress in the Pacific & around the world bit.ly/TDPacific @RTIfightsNTDs @FredHollows @Sightsavers @Itiatlanta @LSHTM

ALWAYS seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics 💊 Help us stop the spread of #AntibioticResistance. Let's #StopSuperbugs!

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On #WorldMosquitoDay let's come together and join forces with this petition to push for a World #Dengue Day isntd.org/dengue-voice

@Iam_UT Yes it can.

@LymphaticNG Can't it still be treated at stage 1?

#Nigeria: Update: #Cholera outbreak kills 186 people, infects over 16,000 - @UNTVNewsRescue ow.ly/Ixso30lty1W