Neglected tropical diseases affect 1.6 billion people, half of whom are children.👨‍👧‍👦 Listen to this discussion about the impact of #NTDs with solutions from #YouthInNTDs. 👇 FATIMA Yona Yangaza (Mr #BeatNTDs). Omotayo Faith Mwanahawa Idavas Elizabeth Juma #beatNTDs x.com/i/spaces/1DXGy…

Honored to be part of the conversation on one of the most popular TV&Radio1, to discuss and advocate for NTD awareness particularly @schistosomiais @STH and the power of WASH in elimination of NTDs. Youth Combating NTDs Yona Yangaza (Mr #BeatNTDs). Bertrand H. BYISHIMO FATIMA Fabius Mulongo

It was an absolute honor to advocate Sudan’s FMOH on behalf of YCNTD to sign the Kigali declaration. I am looking forward for more meaningful collaborations with youth taking part in decision making.

It is a pleasure to participate in such a vital panel about the role of Gen Z in fighting the neglect 👏🏻. See you there !

As young woman working to end the neglect has been a life mission to address inequalities among my peers. If you want to know more about our work, join us this Saturday! Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases Global Institute for Disease Elimination Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine WHO Youth Council Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Africa CDC Youth Global Schistosomiasis Alliance

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Neglected tropical diseases (#NTDs) fuel poverty and hold communities back. At #TICAD9 we will spotlight the solutions, and the partnerships, that will help us win in the fight to #BeatNTDs. Join us SDGs・プロミス・ジャパン (SPJ), Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative & AUDA-NEPAD on 20 August.

Super excited to join TICAD 9 summit this week to speak about youth role in ending neglected disease. If you are in Yokohama, come and join us !

Africa is leading the way. Japan is a committed partner. Together, we are building health systems that leave no one behind. Join us for a major #TICAD9 side event on 20 August moderated by AfroAchiever and featuring Dr Luis Pizarro among others. Together we can #BeatNTDs

Neglected tropical diseases (#NTDs) fuel poverty and hold communities back. At #TICAD9 we will spotlight the solutions, and the partnerships, that will help us win in the fight to #BeatNTDs. Join us tomorrow, 20 August in Yokohama. More details bit.ly/3JET3nm

🗞️ "Youth want Kenya to endorse the Kigali Declaration on NTDs" -YCNTDs Youth Champion Noelle Awa. A big win for our community as we wrap up #InternationalYouthMonth! We're excited to follow Noel's journey as she seeks to lobby the #Kenya govt to endorse the #KigaliDeclaration.

Unlimit Health UNICEF USA Fred Hollows The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ Sightsavers Policy and Research HANDSNigeria NALA CBM Christian Blind Mission World Health Organization (WHO) WASH Alliance Kenya Ministry of Health- Uganda FATIMA Youth Combating NTDs DNTDs Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases From Tanzania’s youth #NTD fellowship to calls for mentorship, funding & grassroots training, the message is clear: sustainable NTD progress must include youth -especially young women. Let’s invest in their leadership. #BeatNTDs #NNN2025

Unlimit Health UNICEF USA Fred Hollows The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ Sightsavers Policy and Research HANDSNigeria NALA CBM Christian Blind Mission World Health Organization (WHO) WASH Alliance Kenya Ministry of Health- Uganda FATIMA Youth Combating NTDs DNTDs Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases One Health Society This morning at #NNN2025 day 3, youth from across the globe convened to spotlight the urgent link between climate change and #NTDs, a connection still too often overlooked. Youth Combating NTDs champion FATIMA reminded us: climate must be integrated from the start of NTD projects

Unlimit Health UNICEF USA Fred Hollows The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ Sightsavers Policy and Research HANDSNigeria NALA CBM Christian Blind Mission World Health Organization (WHO) WASH Alliance Kenya Ministry of Health- Uganda FATIMA Youth Combating NTDs DNTDs Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases One Health Society Global Alliance For NTDs Elimination (GANE) Youth, especially young women, must be equipped to co-create policy. Their digital fluency + fresh ideas + mentorship = stronger, inclusive #NTD responses. From local solutions to global collaboration, the path to climate-resilient NTD action is youth-led. #BeatNTDs

Unlimit Health UNICEF USA Fred Hollows The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ Sightsavers Policy and Research HANDSNigeria NALA CBM Christian Blind Mission World Health Organization (WHO) WASH Alliance Kenya Ministry of Health- Uganda FATIMA Youth Combating NTDs DNTDs Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases One Health Society Global Alliance For NTDs Elimination (GANE) NNN AI is transforming NTD learning! 🚀 From no-code chatbots & AI-generated workbooks to predictive models for malaria & schistosomiasis, this evening's #NNN2025 AI and NTDs session showed how tech can boost training, planning, reach & impact. #BeatNTDs

Youth-led innovation is key to ending NTDs. In The New Times (Rwanda), Bertrand Byishimo & Yvonne Ninyembabazi from Youth Combating NTDs call for more investment in research to drive progress 👉 🔗 bit.ly/42TvZIi

From street theatre to TikTok, African youth are transforming the fight against NTDs! Learn about their creative approaches and the call for policymakers to trust, fund, and integrate youth action in this op-ed by Youth Combating NTDs champion Dr.Nanati Jemal bit.ly/3X8a6BT"

Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases Africa CDC Africa CDC Youth Global Alliance For NTDs Elimination (GANE) WHO Youth Council IFMSA HEALTH CLUSTER Africa Public Health Student Network Initiative Noelle Awa Mayowa صديق AKINPELU, MD⚕️ Bertrand H. BYISHIMO Yvonne Ninyembabazi FATIMA Dr.Nanati Jemal Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases InfoNTD WHO African Region Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative catch up on our CPHIA recap 👆 #NTDFreeGen

It was a pleasure being part of YCNTD delegation to CPHIA ! Stay tuned for our advocacy updates and meeting outcomes !

In #Sudan, conflict has caused the health system to collapse, allowing #NTDs to resurface. Young advocates like FATIMA of Youth Combating NTDs working to rebuild, but they need sustained funding and more global attention. Learn more: bit.ly/4o3soiC #BeatNTDs