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Committed to restoring health, well-being and dignity to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affected communities.

08/05/2026

A historic milestone was achieved on Saturday, 25th April 2026, as the End Neglected Tropical Diseases (End NTDs) Initiative formally inaugurated its Board of Directors at the Grant Management Office, Molecular Genetics and Infectious Diseases Lab, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Univeristy Teaching Hospital, Bauchi Nigeria.

From 2:00pm – 4:00pm, this landmark gathering brought together visionary leaders, experts, and advocates united by one shared purpose: ending the burden of neglected tropical diseases and advancing health equity for vulnerable communities.

Highlights of this significant event included:
🔹 Formal inauguration of the Board of Directors
🔹 Introduction of an accomplished, multidisciplinary board comprising leaders in public health, NTD expertise, finance, law, advocacy, communications, and community engagement
🔹 Presentation of the Initiative’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives focused on advocacy, innovation, partnerships, and sustainable impact
🔹 Review and adoption of governance structures to ensure transparency, accountability, and institutional excellence
🔹 Deliberation on priority action plans that will shape immediate and long-term interventions

With the leadership of:
▪️ Alh. Yakubu Usman Abubakar – Board Chair
▪️ Mr. Luka Bot – Vice Chairperson
▪️ Dr. Mohammed Nasiru Wana – Founder & Board Secretary
…alongside a distinguished team of experts and professionals, End NTDs Initiative is now strategically positioned to champion transformative action against neglected tropical diseases.

This inauguration was more than the formation of a board — it was the birth of a strengthened movement committed to reducing suffering, empowering communities, and driving sustainable solutions for NTD control, elimination, and eventual eradication.

The journey has begun, and together, we are creating a future where neglected tropical diseases are neglected no more.

15/04/2026

Join us for an important discussion on Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH)! 🌍

The NTD Roadmap Dialogues Series presents The Final Mile for Soil Transmitted Helminth, where experts, stakeholders, and advocates will discuss strategies, solutions, and the roadmap for eliminating STH globally.

🗓 Date: 21st April 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM (GMT)
🔗 Link to Join: https://meet.google.com/rjg-iwbp-cca

Whether you’re in public health, research, or community advocacy, this event is crucial for advancing the conversation around neglected tropical diseases. Together, we can reach the final mile!

👥 Don't miss out! Mark your calendars and spread the word.

29/03/2026

Register here: https://forms.gle/43jgD1gNWQUhBF19A

Join us for another insightful session of The NTD Roadmap Dialogues as we explore:

The Final Mile for Trachoma and Onchocerciasis:
Lessons from the brink of eradication and how to manage the very last cases in remote areas.

🎤 Hear from experienced speakers across Africa working on NTDs, public health, and community impact.

📅 Date: Thursday, 02 April 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM (WAT)
📍 Venue: Virtual Event

This session will provide practical insights, real-life experiences, and strategies toward achieving zero NTDs.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/43jgD1gNWQUhBF19A

Don’t miss out. Be part of the conversation driving change!

10/03/2026

The NTD Roadmap Dialogues

Beyond the Parasite: The Silent Reproductive Health Crisis of Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis remains one of the most neglected tropical diseases affecting millions of people worldwide. While it is widely recognized for its parasitic effects, far less attention is given to its serious reproductive health consequences.

Women and girls in endemic regions often experience complications such as infertility, chronic pain, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and increased susceptibility to other infections due to prolonged exposure to the disease.

Addressing this hidden burden is essential for improving community health outcomes and advancing global efforts toward the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases.

This event will convene public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to discuss the intersection between schistosomiasis and reproductive health and to identify actionable strategies for prevention, awareness, and control

We invite you to be part of this important conversation.

Register here: https://forms.gle/8GLMS3jKSEDDSpnKA

25/02/2026

The NTDS Roadmap Dialogues

Are we truly at the final mile of eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases?

Join us for a high-level virtual dialogue exploring progress, ongoing challenges, and strategies for eliminating:

Lymphatic Filariasis

Leishmaniasis

Trachoma

Onchocerciasis

🗓 Date: March 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (WAT)
📍 Location: Virtual Event

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of NTD elimination.

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/cxJguGpJ9TtNjdg78

17/02/2026

Strengthening Health Systems for Sustainable NTD Elimination

Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) is not a one-time effort it requires resilient and responsive health systems.

Sustainable progress depends on:

• Strong primary healthcare services
• Trained and supported community health workers
• Reliable disease surveillance systems
• Access to essential medicines
• Community ownership and participation
When health systems are strengthened, NTD programs become more effective, integrated, and sustainable.

Ending NTDs is not just about treatment it’s about building systems that protect communities today and for generations to come.

13/02/2026

NTDs Knowledge Check

🧠 Quick Quiz

Which strategy is most critical for sustainably eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases in endemic communities?

A. One-time mass treatment campaigns
B. Continuous surveillance and community engagement
C. Increased international media attention
D. Short-term emergency response funding

Drop your answer in the comments 👇

Sustainable elimination requires more than treatment it demands systems, monitoring, and community ownership.

12/02/2026

Reaching the Last Mile

Neglected Tropical Diseases persist where access to healthcare is limited to remote villages, underserved communities, and vulnerable populations.

To truly end NTDs, we must prioritize the last mile:

Delivering medicines to hard-to-reach areas

Strengthening community-based health systems

Training local volunteers and health workers

Ensuring no one is left behind

Equity must remain at the centre of elimination efforts.

When we reach the last mile, we move closer to lasting impact.

11/02/2026

The Power of Partnership

Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases is not the responsibility of one organization alone.

Progress happens when governments, health workers, community leaders, donors, and partners work together toward a shared goal: protecting vulnerable populations.

Through collaboration, we can:

Expand access to preventive treatment

Strengthen health systems

Improve surveillance and monitoring

Sustain long-term impact

Partnership is not optional it is essential to achieving elimination targets.

Together, we can accelerate progress toward a world free of NTDs.

10/02/2026

Treatment Works

Neglected Tropical Diseases are preventable and treatable.

Safe, effective medicines often delivered through mass drug administration (MDA) have protected millions of people and reduced disease burden across endemic communities.

When treatment reaches those who need it most, it:

Improves health and nutrition

Boosts school attendance and productivity

Breaks the cycle of poverty and disease

Ending NTDs is achievable with sustained treatment, strong systems, and community engagement.

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