Celebrating 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated donated to fight river blindness & lymphatic filariasis. The 1987 donation by Merck sparked one of global health's most successful public-private partnerships. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF ⬇️ https://vimeo.com/1133144791?fl=pl&fe=sh

Food for thought from @unicef.org , a partner in the campaign against river blindness in Nigeria. #StampOutOncho #beatNTDs www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-bu...

#GONE 's Dr. Maria Rebollo on NTDs in El País: “The priority should be for African governments to include them in their health agendas.” #beatNTDs #ceroETDs elpais.com/planeta-futu...

We're 38! In 1987 Merck & Co., Inc. announced the historic donation of Mectizan to end river blindness (LF was added in 1998). Today more than 5 billion treatments have been donated…and counting. Millions of people are no longer at risk. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs 📸 Julio Johnson

We’re celebrating 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated to end river blindness & lymphatic filariasis. @who.int plays a key role by providing leadership, coordinating partners, and providing technical guidance to endemic countries. ⬇️ Learn more #beatNTDs @afro.who.int#beatNTDshttps://vimeo.com/1125987117

Now available 📝World Health Organization (WHO) Weekly Epidemiological Record: Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: progress report, 2024 #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.who.int/publications...

Good news from Nigeria➡️ a massive campaign to vaccinate and #beatNTDs at the same time. “The reason for this integration is to increase efficiency, save costs, reduce the burden of numerous campaigns on the public...this approach allows us to deliver everything at once.” dailypost.ng/2025/09/30/7...

The Neglected Tropical Diseases NGO Network conference kicks off tomorrow, and we're honored to be a sponsor. Looking forward to the powerful presentations and discussions ahead. Best wishes for a fantastic event! #NNN2025 #beatNTDs www.ntd-ngonetwork.org/2025-nnn-con...

"Since 2021, the number of Tanzanians requiring preventive chemotherapy for the 5 targeted NTDs...has dropped by 76 percent" #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sustaina...

"The success of school-based programs reflects broader integration of health interventions with education systems across the continent. This coordination maximizes impact while building sustainable delivery mechanisms for ongoing disease surveillance." #beatNTDs www.newsghana.com.gh/tanzanias-sc...

Uganda is on track to being declared free of river blindness following decades of government-led interventions, Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has announced. #beatNTDs nilepost.co.ug/news/285281/...

🇬🇭Ghana has begun MDA, covering 79 oncho­cerciasis-endemic districts in 15 regions, targeting about 6.3 million people. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF @sightsavers.bsky.social ghanaiantimes.com.gh/ghs-begins-m...

MDP Highlights of 2024 ▶️ MDP remains committed to providing Mectizan for river blindness & lymphatic filariasis elimination—as much as needed, for as long as needed—working toward goals set by @WHO Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases. #beatNTDs 👉 See our Annual Highlights https://bit.ly/452pBAG

River blindness and LF are devastating parasitic diseases threatening millions of people worldwide. This video shows how partners work together to achieve the high coverage required to make river blindness & LF a thing of the past. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs vimeo.com/1113616658?s...

From Ireland to UW, William Campbell’s journey was full of unexpected turns. A lucky encounter with parasitology led him to develop ivermectin—a drug that not only treats heartworm but also prevents river blindness, saving millions. His work earned him a Nobel Prize. Sometimes, luck leads to legacy.

Last month, Chad’s Ministry of Health, with support from the Reaching the Last Mile Fund, led a major effort to stop the transmission of river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. Implemented with The Carter Center’s help, the campaign treated nearly 3 million people across 29 districts. #BeatNTDs

Now that Robinah Wanyenze’s home in eastern Uganda has ended river blindness transmission, she can focus on her future. Stories like hers make us grateful to work with partners committed to ridding the world of these illnesses and ensuring kids have healthier childhoods. #InternationalYouthDay

#beatNTDs The Mectizan Expert Committee provides oversight for the Mectizan Donation Program. Meets regularly to review applications, hear from partners, and discuss emerging issues. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF Learn more about the MEC's activities in 2024 >> https://bit.ly/45stVZG

Congratulations to Prof. Hugh Taylor on the publication of his memoir, Opening Eyes. He was the 2006 recipient of the Merck Mectizan Award, in recognition of numerous contributions and sustained dedication to the fight against river blindness. #StampOutOncho #beatNTDs www.iapb.org/news/prof-hu...

IT'S LIVE! @taskforce.bsky.social's Fiscal Year 2024 annual report “One by One: The Gains Are Won is here!” Explore the global health impact of our nearly 20 programs and read inspiring stories of the individuals who are helping build healthier lives for all. Learn more: bit.ly/45573PC

“Guyana is undoubtedly a leading force in public health in the Region of the Americas,” said Dr. Kim Eva Dickson, PAHO-WHO Representative. “Guyana’s commitment to eliminating lymphatic filariasis is a model for other countries." #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.paho.org/en/news/7-8-...

MDP Highlights of 2024: Thanks to hard work by countries and the generosity of Merck* and GSK, the effort to #EliminateLF in countries where it's co-endemic with river blindness has made great progress in the past 25 years. #beatNTDs ▶️ Find out more at mectizan.org/news_resourc...

This year we’re celebrating 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated to end river blindness and lymphatic filariasis . These diseases are called “neglected tropical diseases” because they are usually found in remote areas with few resources. 1/3 #beatNTDs

MDP Highlights of 2024. Last year over 310 million Mectizan treatments were approved for elimination of river blindness in 19 countries. #StampOutOncho #beatNTDs ▶️ Learn more in our Annual Highlights (in English and French): mectizan.org/news_resourc...

Pharmaceutical companies have fueled progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. With global health facing unprecedented funding challenges, their leadership could prove crucial to freeing millions from the burden of NTDs.

@who.int PAHO: As a result of a regional initiative, only about 28,200 people are still in need of continual treatment to eliminate river blindness in Brazil and Venezuela #StampOutOncho #beatNTDS www.paho.org/en/documents...

@who.int 🇳🇵To accelerate the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem by 2030, Nepal launched a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign in high-burden areas of Banke district, Lumbini Province. #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.who.int/nepal/news/d...

MDP Highlights of 2024: By the end of MDP's 37th year, over 406 million Mectizan treatments had been approved to eliminate river blindness (onchocerciasis) and lymphatic filariasis in 36 countries. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF ▶️ Learn more: mectizan.org/news_resourc...

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Director of Research Dr. Babatunde Adewale: “Villagers are trained to deliver treatment themselves. This model brings dignity, autonomy, and hope to communities once devastated by blindness and stigma.” #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho

Rubber hitting road: The elimination of US funding for programs that help countries fight neglected tropical diseases like lymphatic filariasis & river blindness is having & will have an enormous negative impact, @martinenserink.bsky.social reports. www.science.org/content/arti...

U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.

We’re celebrating 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated to #EliminateLF & #StampOutOncho. Our country partners have faced many obstacles over the years, including civil strife, complex logistics, funding gaps. In this video, learn how 🇹🇬 Togo is meeting the challenge. #beatNTDs vimeo.com/1096950911

@nickkristof.bsky.social @nytimes.com : The Waste Musk Created #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/o...

@sightsavers.bsky.social Congratulations to Sightsavers director of neglected tropical diseases, Simon Bush, and thank you for your many years of working to eliminate river blindness and other NTDs! #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho www.sightsavers.org/news/2025/06...

Thank you @uniting.bsky.social ! Together we will #UniteActEliminate to #beatNTDs

It's been a busy time at the Mectizan Donation Program as we've joined partners in celebrating five billion Mectizan treatments donated since 1987 to eliminate river blindness & lymphatic filariasis. Here's the latest news from MDP. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF mectizan.org/news_resourc...

Upcoming #GONE webinar: “Strengthening Health Systems Through Neglected Tropical Disease Integration: Country Experiences and Innovative Approaches” #beatNTDs #NonAuxMTN 📷 Tuesday, 08 July 2025 📷 14:00 – 15:30 (CET, UTC+2) Register now: who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This year we’re celebrating an amazing 5 billion Mectizan treatments donated to end river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. A milestone this momentous merits a big celebration, so in April we headed to 🇹🇬 Togo, the first country in Africa to eliminate LF. #beatNTDs vimeo.com/1084780276

This year we’re celebrating an amazing 5 billion Mectizan treatments donated to end river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. A milestone this momentous merits a big celebration, so in April we headed to 🇹🇬 Togo, the first country in Africa to eliminate LF. #beatNTDs vimeo.com/1084780276

Let's keep inspiring partners to end the neglect! 📽️Watch: mectizan.org/news_resourc... #UniteActEliminate #BeatNTDs #GlobalHealth #PharmaceuticalPartnership *Merck & Co., Inc. is known as MSD outside the United States and Canada.

#beatNTDs This year we celebrate 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated to end river blindness & LF. Thanks to hard work by many partners, the original goal of controlling the diseases has now shifted to elimination—with more countries reaching the goal each year. See how. youtube.com/shorts/KtaLh...

Saporta Report : Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis finds a home in Atlanta at @taskforce.bsky.social #EliminateLF #BeatNTDs saportareport.com/the-unheard-...

Now available! MDP's Annual Highlights for 2024, a report of Mectizan Donation Program activities in the past year, including progress reports in the campaigns to #StampOutOncho , #EliminateLF , and #beatNTDs bit.ly/452pBAG

Almost ready for the 73rd meeting of the Mectizan Expert Committee/Albendazole Coordination. With a packed schedule, the 8 members of the committee will hear from MDP, @who.int and invited guests about issues relating to the distribution of Mectizan to #beatNTDs #eliminateLF and #StampOutOncho

This event will bring together a diverse panel of leaders from the health sector to celebrate success and initiate a dialogue on the future of #NTDs. It will also feature the Honorable Ministers of Health of Tanzania & Niger & the Deputy Director General for Health of Kenya. #WHA78

🗓️ 27 May @who.int #SEARO webinar for national program managers & key stakeholders on the latest guidance on M&E and diagnostics for LF elimination. Insights into new methodologies, implementation challenges, best practices to strengthen LF programs. #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.who.int/southeastasi...

Momentum against #NTDs is under threat. During #WHA78, join us & @taskforce to consider new & strategic ways forward, focusing on country-driven solutions & innovations. 📆 May 24, 2025 🕧 12:30-13:50 🏛️ Room VII, Palais des Nations A pass for the Palais des Nations is required.

#GAELF 🎉 Welcome to the Task Force! #eliminateLF #beatNTDs @taskforce.bsky.social www.taskforce.org/task-force-w...

@who.int "The combination of $1.4 billion, generous pharmaceutical donations, private sector innovation and largely public sector health workers, has helped stop transmission of lymphatic filariasis, river blindness, schistosomiasis, intestinal worms and trachoma in 14 countries." #beatNTDs

Congratulations to @dolfproject.bsky.social on 15 years of research to eliminate river blindness and lymphatic filariasis! #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF dolfproject.wustl.edu