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Building Sustainable Epidemiological Capacity to Eliminate NTDs in Kenya
This article was originally published by Children Without Worms. A historic partnership in Kenya will allow the Ministry of Health (MOH) to generate new, robust
Cultivating Compassion on World Mental Health Day
This article was originally published by CHS (Core Humanitarian Standard) Alliance. Click here for the original article. The CHS Alliance sits down with David Addiss,
MedSurplus Alliance Members Respond to Hurricane Dorian Devastation
In a recent news broadcast, a Bahamian member of parliament indicated a specific need for hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, and other medical equipment to help
Recent News
Building Sustainable Epidemiological Capacity to Eliminate NTDs in Kenya
This article was originally published by Children Without Worms. A historic partnership in Kenya will allow the Ministry of Health
Cultivating Compassion on World Mental Health Day
This article was originally published by CHS (Core Humanitarian Standard) Alliance. Click here for the original article. The CHS Alliance
MedSurplus Alliance Members Respond to Hurricane Dorian Devastation
In a recent news broadcast, a Bahamian member of parliament indicated a specific need for hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, and
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.
