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Task Force Engagement with the 75th Anniversary of the UN General Assembly
Country delegations gather virtually this month for the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), to address global challenges, with global health at the forefront. The
Patient Safety Takes Center Stage
Global health programs have two fundamental ethical responsibilities. First, to deliver health benefits to affected populations. And second, ‘do no harm’ – in other words,
Africa Eradicates Wild Poliovirus: Q&A on What’s Next for Global Polio Eradication
Polio eradication efforts reached a historic goal recently when Africa was certified as free of wild poliovirus. To mark this milestone, two Task Force polio
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There is Still Hope: NTD Elimination Efforts Confront COVID-19 Impact
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many non-COVID diseases and health conditions. Among these are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group
Task Force Engagement with the 75th Anniversary of the UN General Assembly
Country delegations gather virtually this month for the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), to address global challenges, with global
Patient Safety Takes Center Stage
Global health programs have two fundamental ethical responsibilities. First, to deliver health benefits to affected populations. And second, ‘do no
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, Participant,
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.
