Yona Yangaza
@yangaza209.bsky.social
NTDs Team Lead at One Health Society and core member of WHO SkinNTDs WG,Mentor at ICHORDS.
Congratulations prof Janabi
May 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Congratulations prof Janabi
Neglected tropical diseases ( #NTDs ) severely impact impoverished communities by trapping individuals in a cycle of poverty through disability, reduced labour productivity, and increased healthcare costs, which diminish family income & economic opportunity.
#BeatNTDs #Towards2030
#BeatNTDs #Towards2030
April 23, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Neglected tropical diseases ( #NTDs ) severely impact impoverished communities by trapping individuals in a cycle of poverty through disability, reduced labour productivity, and increased healthcare costs, which diminish family income & economic opportunity.
#BeatNTDs #Towards2030
#BeatNTDs #Towards2030
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We are excited to hear about #FGSchisto integration advances by MoH #Malawi supported by @giz.de new initiative:
"From Neglect to Action: Invest in Women,Invest in Health"
Thank you @afro.who.int ESPEN for highlighting #FGSchisto at #25NTDPMM
Find out more:
www.eliminateschisto.org/news-events/...
"From Neglect to Action: Invest in Women,Invest in Health"
Thank you @afro.who.int ESPEN for highlighting #FGSchisto at #25NTDPMM
Find out more:
www.eliminateschisto.org/news-events/...
April 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We are excited to hear about #FGSchisto integration advances by MoH #Malawi supported by @giz.de new initiative:
"From Neglect to Action: Invest in Women,Invest in Health"
Thank you @afro.who.int ESPEN for highlighting #FGSchisto at #25NTDPMM
Find out more:
www.eliminateschisto.org/news-events/...
"From Neglect to Action: Invest in Women,Invest in Health"
Thank you @afro.who.int ESPEN for highlighting #FGSchisto at #25NTDPMM
Find out more:
www.eliminateschisto.org/news-events/...
The second global meeting on skin-related neglected tropical diseases #skinNTDs convened by the World Health Organization concluded last week with a strong call for integrated approaches and enhanced partnerships to achieve the 2030 NTD road map targets.
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April 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The second global meeting on skin-related neglected tropical diseases #skinNTDs convened by the World Health Organization concluded last week with a strong call for integrated approaches and enhanced partnerships to achieve the 2030 NTD road map targets.
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The second global meeting on skin-related neglected tropical diseases #skinNTDs convened by the World Health Organization concluded last week with a strong call for integrated approaches and enhanced partnerships to achieve the 2030 NTD road map targets.
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April 4, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The second global meeting on skin-related neglected tropical diseases #skinNTDs convened by the World Health Organization concluded last week with a strong call for integrated approaches and enhanced partnerships to achieve the 2030 NTD road map targets.
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Congratulations to One Health Society for organizing inspiring #MweleMalecela Days of Action 2025, in collaboration with Dr. Kuduishe Kisowile! This event, commemorating the 3rd posthumous birthday of the renowned Tanzanian scientist Dr. Mwele Malecela, took place on March 24th -26th, 2025,in 🇹🇿
March 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Congratulations to One Health Society for organizing inspiring #MweleMalecela Days of Action 2025, in collaboration with Dr. Kuduishe Kisowile! This event, commemorating the 3rd posthumous birthday of the renowned Tanzanian scientist Dr. Mwele Malecela, took place on March 24th -26th, 2025,in 🇹🇿
Ready for Day #Two of the 2nd World Health Organization Global Meeting on #SkinNTDs! Let's accelerate progress on integrated approaches for these often-overlooked diseases.
Join us as we explore innovative strategies for prevention, detection and treatment.
Zoom link ( who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...)
Join us as we explore innovative strategies for prevention, detection and treatment.
Zoom link ( who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...)
March 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Ready for Day #Two of the 2nd World Health Organization Global Meeting on #SkinNTDs! Let's accelerate progress on integrated approaches for these often-overlooked diseases.
Join us as we explore innovative strategies for prevention, detection and treatment.
Zoom link ( who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...)
Join us as we explore innovative strategies for prevention, detection and treatment.
Zoom link ( who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...)
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Attending the second @who.int meeting on Skin NTDs in Geneva. Good to hear progress is being made to integrate care for skin diseases since the last meeting in 2023. Cutaneous leishmaniasis remains a big problem, with cases rising in some regions (and still under reported)
March 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Attending the second @who.int meeting on Skin NTDs in Geneva. Good to hear progress is being made to integrate care for skin diseases since the last meeting in 2023. Cutaneous leishmaniasis remains a big problem, with cases rising in some regions (and still under reported)
Reposted by Yona Yangaza
The second global meeting to be held on 24–26 March 2025. The event demonstrates the collective commitment of the global skin-NTD community to achieving a key objective of the NTD road map: integration.
Read more www.who.int/news-room/ev...
Read more www.who.int/news-room/ev...
Second global meeting on skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs)
The World Health Organization (WHO) held its first global meeting on skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) on 27–31 March 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. This meeting has built the foundat...
www.who.int
March 16, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The second global meeting to be held on 24–26 March 2025. The event demonstrates the collective commitment of the global skin-NTD community to achieving a key objective of the NTD road map: integration.
Read more www.who.int/news-room/ev...
Read more www.who.int/news-room/ev...
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Incredible opportunity apply to be the new Director of the MRC Unit in the Gambia - part of @lshtm.bsky.social. A world leading research unit with fantastic links across the region. This is an opportunity to shape health and research capacity across the region. Deadline is 2nd May to apply.
Perrett Laver: Director
candidates.perrettlaver.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Incredible opportunity apply to be the new Director of the MRC Unit in the Gambia - part of @lshtm.bsky.social. A world leading research unit with fantastic links across the region. This is an opportunity to shape health and research capacity across the region. Deadline is 2nd May to apply.
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WASH is key to #BeatNTDs! @who.int and the Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network will spotlight #Ethiopia’s NTD DHIS2 database—merging sanitation & disease data to target investments where they matter most. Look out for their new #WorldWaterDay case study tomorrow!
March 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
WASH is key to #BeatNTDs! @who.int and the Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network will spotlight #Ethiopia’s NTD DHIS2 database—merging sanitation & disease data to target investments where they matter most. Look out for their new #WorldWaterDay case study tomorrow!
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Save a smile, save a life: #WorldOralHealthDay 2025 @WHO offers an excellent opportunity to remember that good oral health is a cost effective gateway to preventing diseases such as #noma !
March 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Save a smile, save a life: #WorldOralHealthDay 2025 @WHO offers an excellent opportunity to remember that good oral health is a cost effective gateway to preventing diseases such as #noma !
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Retirement lecture Richard Hayes @lshtm.bsky.social Privilege be taught by & interact with Richard in 14yrs of his incredible 46yrs here. Seminal contributions to public health & methodology, inc Cluster RCTs. Despite retirement many of us will continue to draw on his expertise for years to come.
March 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Retirement lecture Richard Hayes @lshtm.bsky.social Privilege be taught by & interact with Richard in 14yrs of his incredible 46yrs here. Seminal contributions to public health & methodology, inc Cluster RCTs. Despite retirement many of us will continue to draw on his expertise for years to come.
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The first pediatric #schistosomiasis treatment rollout in Uganda is featured in @devex.com ! This new treatment for preschool-aged children is a major step forward in tackling one of the world’s most widespread parasitic diseases. #BeatNTDs www.devex.com/news/uganda-...
Uganda receives first pediatric drug for schistosomiasis. What's next?
At least 50 million preschool-aged children globally are at risk of getting schistosomiasis. In the future, the new drug will be manufactured by a company in Kenya for large-scale distribution in Afri...
www.devex.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The first pediatric #schistosomiasis treatment rollout in Uganda is featured in @devex.com ! This new treatment for preschool-aged children is a major step forward in tackling one of the world’s most widespread parasitic diseases. #BeatNTDs www.devex.com/news/uganda-...
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New to #BlueSky and wondering who to follow for #Schistosomiasis and #BeatNTDs related news? Check out our starter pack go.bsky.app/AZYuKXw
March 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
New to #BlueSky and wondering who to follow for #Schistosomiasis and #BeatNTDs related news? Check out our starter pack go.bsky.app/AZYuKXw
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Ahead of the Nutrition for Growth Summit next week, we added our voice as members of the International Coalition for Advocacy on Nutrition (ICAN) at Westminster, calling on the UK government to stand up for #NutritionForAll ! #N4G2025 @n4d-group.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Ahead of the Nutrition for Growth Summit next week, we added our voice as members of the International Coalition for Advocacy on Nutrition (ICAN) at Westminster, calling on the UK government to stand up for #NutritionForAll ! #N4G2025 @n4d-group.bsky.social
The second global meeting to be held on 24–26 March 2025. The event demonstrates the collective commitment of the global skin-NTD community to achieving a key objective of the NTD road map: integration.
Read more www.who.int/news-room/ev...
Read more www.who.int/news-room/ev...
Second global meeting on skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs)
The World Health Organization (WHO) held its first global meeting on skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) on 27–31 March 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. This meeting has built the foundat...
www.who.int
March 16, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The second global meeting to be held on 24–26 March 2025. The event demonstrates the collective commitment of the global skin-NTD community to achieving a key objective of the NTD road map: integration.
Read more www.who.int/news-room/ev...
Read more www.who.int/news-room/ev...
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Did you know @DNDi & partners ran the world’s first clinical trial for #mycetoma?
Join @dndi.org Head of Mycetoma Disease Dr Borna Nyaoke later today with the Mycetoma Research Center as she shares insights on #NTDs and #mycetoma.
🗓️11 March, 2025
⏲️14:00 EAT; 11:00 GMT
🔗 bit.ly/4hfOYBf
Join @dndi.org Head of Mycetoma Disease Dr Borna Nyaoke later today with the Mycetoma Research Center as she shares insights on #NTDs and #mycetoma.
🗓️11 March, 2025
⏲️14:00 EAT; 11:00 GMT
🔗 bit.ly/4hfOYBf
March 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Did you know @DNDi & partners ran the world’s first clinical trial for #mycetoma?
Join @dndi.org Head of Mycetoma Disease Dr Borna Nyaoke later today with the Mycetoma Research Center as she shares insights on #NTDs and #mycetoma.
🗓️11 March, 2025
⏲️14:00 EAT; 11:00 GMT
🔗 bit.ly/4hfOYBf
Join @dndi.org Head of Mycetoma Disease Dr Borna Nyaoke later today with the Mycetoma Research Center as she shares insights on #NTDs and #mycetoma.
🗓️11 March, 2025
⏲️14:00 EAT; 11:00 GMT
🔗 bit.ly/4hfOYBf
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Have you or your team created any #comics or other creative pieces to communicate about tropical diseases? If so please do share for our #ISNTDFestival Showcase, collecting all things from #film, #photo, #apps, #games, #art and more! www.isntd.org/isntd-showcase
March 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Have you or your team created any #comics or other creative pieces to communicate about tropical diseases? If so please do share for our #ISNTDFestival Showcase, collecting all things from #film, #photo, #apps, #games, #art and more! www.isntd.org/isntd-showcase
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A very clear article on the MMR vaccine, the extensive research showing that there is no link with autism and why vaccination for measles is so important ⬇️
I feel so frustrated that we are in a situation where needless research that fuels vaccine hesitancy and has already been done extensively could happen- my take on the call to reopen MMR vaccines and autism research- TL: there is NO link 🧪
We need to talk about measles vaccines…. Again.
Why RFK Jr is pushing a dangerous narrative.
urldefense.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
A very clear article on the MMR vaccine, the extensive research showing that there is no link with autism and why vaccination for measles is so important ⬇️
Reposted by Yona Yangaza
Beyond the SAFE strategy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated factors of active #trachoma among children in #Ethiopia
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
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Beyond the SAFE strategy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia
Background Although the Surgery, Antibiotic, facial cleanliness, and environmental improvement (SAFE) strategy was adopted in Ethiopia over the last five years, there is still a high incidence of trac...
doi.org
March 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Beyond the SAFE strategy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated factors of active #trachoma among children in #Ethiopia
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
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This afternoon, we were honored to host Eisai Global in our @dndi.org Eastern Africa office. Eisai has been a key pharmaceutical partner in the fight against #mycetoma, developing fosravuconazole, an important new treatment for eumycetoma.
We are grateful for their commitment to #EndTheNeglect.
We are grateful for their commitment to #EndTheNeglect.
March 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This afternoon, we were honored to host Eisai Global in our @dndi.org Eastern Africa office. Eisai has been a key pharmaceutical partner in the fight against #mycetoma, developing fosravuconazole, an important new treatment for eumycetoma.
We are grateful for their commitment to #EndTheNeglect.
We are grateful for their commitment to #EndTheNeglect.
As we continue to celebrate Tanzanian women who made impact in Tanzania and Beyond; One Health Society in collaboration with Dr.Kuduishe Kisowile and other healthcare stakeholders are thrilled to launch #MweleMalecelaDayOfAction in efforts to eliminate NTDs in Tanzania. #EndNTDs
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March 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
As we continue to celebrate Tanzanian women who made impact in Tanzania and Beyond; One Health Society in collaboration with Dr.Kuduishe Kisowile and other healthcare stakeholders are thrilled to launch #MweleMalecelaDayOfAction in efforts to eliminate NTDs in Tanzania. #EndNTDs
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www.ohs-health.org
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Interesting blog on assessment of research culture - and very timely for those (including me) preparing submission for the #REF2029 PCE pilot. Can we use existing mechanisms more effectively to evidence research culture rather than collecting whole new sets of data? wonkhe.com/blogs/anothe...
Another way of thinking about the national assessment of people, culture, and environment
Can we make better use of existing mechanisms to examine research culture in REF 2029? For Elizabeth Gadd there is scope to make the assessment of research culture better for everyone
wonkhe.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Interesting blog on assessment of research culture - and very timely for those (including me) preparing submission for the #REF2029 PCE pilot. Can we use existing mechanisms more effectively to evidence research culture rather than collecting whole new sets of data? wonkhe.com/blogs/anothe...
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The new reality of R&D funding for neglected tropical diseases, with @dndi.org and @devex.com
👉 www.devex.com/news/the-new...
👉 www.devex.com/news/the-new...
The new reality of R&D funding for neglected tropical diseases
A decline in R&D investment in neglected tropical diseases threatens progress toward critical targets. For over 20 years, one nonprofit has led research on lesser-known diseases and is now seeking new...
www.devex.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The new reality of R&D funding for neglected tropical diseases, with @dndi.org and @devex.com
👉 www.devex.com/news/the-new...
👉 www.devex.com/news/the-new...