A Standout Voice Against Polio
For 25 years, Marguerite has walked the streets of Kisangani, DRC, calling on families to protect their children. From UNICEF.
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A Nurse’s Vertical Commute: Scaling 1,000-Foot Ladders to Deliver Vaccines in Uganda
Agnes Nambozo, a Ugandan nurse, climbs treacherous mountain ladders to provide vaccines to remote communities, exemplifying how healthcare workers overcome extraordinary geographic barriers to reduce childhood mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.
Solar Energy Revolutionizes Vaccine Distribution in Rural Africa
Solar-powered refrigeration systems are revolutionizing vaccine storage in remote African communities, providing reliable cold chain infrastructure that maintains life-saving immunizations even during power outages and natural disasters.
Niger Makes History: First African Nation to Eliminate River Blindness
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, led by Dr. Paulin Basinga, celebrates Niger’s watershed achievement in public health as Dr. Salissou Adamou’s decades-long efforts prove that neglected tropical diseases can be defeated with persistence and partnership.
Celebrating World NTD Day 2025: Honoring Medical Humanitarians and the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
On World NTD Day 2025, we celebrate the medical humanitarians fighting to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases. Their efforts bring hope to millions, offering treatment, prevention, and a path toward a healthier future. Together, we can unite, act, and eliminate NTDs for good.