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The Epidemiology of Compassion and Love: In the DNA of the NTD Movement
On January 8-10 2020, the Focus Area for Compassion and Ethics (FACE) convened a meeting at The Task Force for Global Health on an unlikely topic
Defying Stigma and Discrimination: Being Affected by Leprosy Brings More Challenges Than Just the Disease
World Leprosy Day was on January 26th. Amar Bahadur Timulsina was diagnosed with leprosy at 12 years old. Being from a remote village in Nepal
Guest Spotlight: “Epidemiology of Compassion and Love”
This was originally published by the Center for Compassionate Leadership. The language of compassion and love has traditionally been the language of poetry and literature.
Recent News
The Epidemiology of Compassion and Love: In the DNA of the NTD Movement
On January 8-10 2020, the Focus Area for Compassion and Ethics (FACE) convened a meeting at The Task Force for Global
Defying Stigma and Discrimination: Being Affected by Leprosy Brings More Challenges Than Just the Disease
World Leprosy Day was on January 26th. Amar Bahadur Timulsina was diagnosed with leprosy at 12 years old. Being from
Guest Spotlight: “Epidemiology of Compassion and Love”
This was originally published by the Center for Compassionate Leadership. The language of compassion and love has traditionally been the
The Task Force family is made up of mission-driven professionals who are dedicated to health equity. If you think you would be a good fit, check out our opportunities.
The Task Force family is made up of mission-driven professionals who are dedicated to health equity. If you think you would be a good fit, check out our opportunities.
BAFANG, CAMEROON
is a 72-year-old river blindness patient in Cameroon’s Bafang district who has benefitted from The Task Force’s Mectizan® Donation Program (MDP) since 2004. She says the treatment has helped save her eyesight and she’s now able to look after her grandchildren. An estimated 205 million people, mostly in Africa, are at risk for river blindness. The disease is categorized as a neglected tropical disease (NTD) because the people it affects are among the most marginalized in society.
Ngo Yeba Anastasie, Beneficiary,
is a 72-year-old river blindness patient in Cameroon’s Bafang district who has benefitted from The Task Force’s Mectizan® Donation Program (MDP) since 2004. She says the treatment has helped save her eyesight and she’s now able to look after her grandchildren. An estimated 205 million people, mostly in Africa, are at risk for river blindness.
