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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.
The 2019 Download
Dear Friends, As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the challenges we’ve overcome and the successes we’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy.
Continuing the War on Worms
Q&A with former STH Advisory Committee Chair and member, Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr., MD, MTM&H “People, parasites, and poverty have a thriving relationship” said Vicente Y.
Recent News
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 2019 Download
Dear Friends, As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the challenges we’ve overcome and the successes we’ve
Continuing the War on Worms
Q&A with former STH Advisory Committee Chair and member, Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr., MD, MTM&H “People, parasites, and poverty have
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.
