Global Institute for Disease Elimination

As we mark the end of Ramadan, we welcome a celebration that calls us to carry those values forward. May this season inspire action that endures, protecting lives, advancing health, and shaping a future free from preventable diseases. Eid Mubarak from GLIDE.

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Hispaniola: Post-Validation Surveillance for Lymphatic Filariasis. This project focuses on integrating molecular xenomonitoring and periodic surveys in high-risk areas to prevent reintroduction amid population displacement in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

On Emirati Children’s Day, we reaffirm truth: a child’s future should never be limited by preventable illness, because healthy beginning is the foundation for possibilities. At GLIDE, we see prevention as an act of care. By eliminating preventable diseases, we protect childhood.

Through the Falcon Awards for Disease Elimination Integration Edit, GLIDE recognises efforts of Institut Pasteur de Tunis in advancing Environmental Surveillance of Polio and Enteric Viruses in North African Countries. This project focuses on strengthening cross-border security.

Why does river blindness continue despite years of treatment? Research in Northern Cameroon, led by GLIDE Fellow Lucrèce Eteki, shows answer lies in equity, trust, inclusion. Our latest blog discusses ivermectin campaign participation. Read the full blog: shorturl.at/HlU8h

Over 200M people are affected by schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease. Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) impacts millions of women & girls but is largely invisible in care, surveillance & policy. Join us for Development to explore elimination. shorturl.at/GEklA

Schistosomiasis elimination needs more than treatment; it requires strong health systems, integrated care & focus on often-overlooked conditions. Join GLIDE & Bridges for Development today at 7 PM GST for a webinar on FGS, policy & sustainable elimination. shorturl.at/GEklA

GLIDE and the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) signed a MoU to foster collaboration across research, training, and knowledge exchange in support of infectious disease elimination and health priorities through training programs, lectures, workshops. glideae.org/press-release-…

On Zayed Humanitarian Day we honour the vision of our Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his highness belief that a nation’s true wealth lies in its people. Today, that legacy continues through sustained investments in health, resilience, and human potential.

Two-thirds of the global paid health and care workforce are women. They also carry out more than three-quarters of unpaid care work. This International Women’s Day, let’s ensure those who power global health are seen, supported, and valued.

As we observe the holy month, we reflect on the value of health and our responsibility to protect it. Staying informed, supporting evidence-based action, and contributing to efforts that strengthen access to healthcare and eliminate preventable disease. Ramadan Kareem from GLIDE.

This week, a GLIDE Falcon Awards project launched in Ethiopia to integrate malaria & NTD campaigns into routine health systems. Baseline teams have reached 276 homes, and partners will soon align on interventions to move from strategy to sustained action.

Ramadan reminds us that compassion is an act of service. By protecting health and working to prevent infectious diseases, we honor the dignity of every life and support communities in building more resilient futures.

GLIDE Falcon Awards hosted a 2-day workshop in Lomé, Togo, uniting Program Managers to boost advocacy & resource mobilization. Teams, with partners, developed funding pitches and explored innovative financing for NTD programs.

📢 Exciting R&D alert! Our latest roundup showcases the progress in disease elimination efforts to #BeatNTDs, achieve #ZeroMalaria, and #EndPolio. Check it out now ➡️ ow.ly/xsYI50Ygv3x

GLIDE launched its Falcon Awards project in Tanzania with AHDA, the Tanzania Ministry of Health, and PMO-RALG. Over 12 months, 160 youth leaders and community health workers will lead dialogues and advocacy on malaria, NTDs, and climate health risks. Toward disease elimination.

Dr. Farida Al Hosani, CEO of GLIDE, delivered a Future X keynote at the World Health Expo in Dubai, highlighting its role in sustaining disease elimination in a data-driven world. GLIDE advances its mission by integrating data, expertise, and collaboration to support communities.

Around the world, women scientists are breaking barriers, driving innovation, and filling gaps in research to tackle global health challenges. At GLIDE, we recognize their vital contributions in shaping evidence, strengthening systems, and advancing disease elimination.

GLIDE CEO @DrFaridaHosani joined the GBEND session on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai, highlighting how emerging technical solutions can achieve significant impact when paired with effective behavioral interventions.