130 items related to 'NTDs'
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Malaria Consortium urges new UK malaria and NTD commitment
Following a parliamentary debate on the UK’s work tackling malaria and neglected tropical diseases, Malaria Consortium calls on the UK Government to make a strong commitment to defeat these…
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The Sustainable Development Goals provide an opportunity for UK to prioritise global health (Politics Home)
This article was originally published on Politics Home. As the UN General Assembly meets to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Malaria Consortium Chief Executive Charles Nelson calls…
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Malaria Consortium supports national ownership and call for increased funding in tackling neglected tropical diseases
“The increase in country leadership of NTD control is critical for success and is highly reassuring,” said Sylvia Meek, Technical Director of Malaria Consortium. “However, we need to go further. We…
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Malaria Consortium welcomes the G7 commitment to fighting neglected tropical diseases and antimicrobial resistance
The Group of 7 (G7), which consists of representatives from the leading world powers, met at their annual summit meeting from 7-8 June 2015 to discuss a variety of key global challenges. Amongst…
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Baroness Hayman: G7 states can lead the world against neglected tropical diseases (Politics Home)
This article was originally published on Politics Home. A strong commitment at the G7 Summit will provide the catalyst to defeat these diseases of poverty, says Baroness Hayman. When the G7 leaders…
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completedImplementing integrated vector management to better control dengue transmission
Without a cure or a licensed vaccine, dengue poses a growing health threat in Cambodia and the Asia region. Prevention, which remains the best method of reducing the number of cases, relies heavily…
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Resources: Advocacy report :
UK Coalition against NTDs: Annual Report 2014–2015
This report highlights the impressive progress that has been achieved in combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) over the last parliamentary term. This progress has largely been made possible…
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Resources: Infographic :
Schistosomiasis: Knowledge, attitudes and practices in Nampula province, Mozambique
This infographic visualises people's knowledge and perceptions of schistosomiasis — a neglected tropical disease that is highly endemic in Nampula province in Mozambique. It demonstrates the need to…
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Report calls for sustained effort to defeat NTDs
Amid signs of progress in the fight against NTDs, the UK Coalition against NTDs calls for the momentum to be sustained and investment increased Today the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and…
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Report calls for sustained effort to defeat NTDs (Politics Home)
This article was originally published on Politics Home. Amid signs of progress in the fight against NTDs, the UK Coalition against NTDs calls for the momentum to be sustained and investment…
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Bill Gates calls the international community to action
Malaria Consortium welcomes Bill & Melinda Gates’ continued commitment to reduce poverty related deaths by tackling infectious diseases and other childhood illness. Today’s release of the Bill…
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Bill Gates calls the international community to action (Politics Home)
This article was originally published on Politics Home. Malaria Consortium welcomes Bill Melinda Gates continued commitment to reduce poverty related deaths by tackling infectious diseases and…
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The Road to Dignity - Malaria Consortium's response
Malaria Consortium welcomes the UN Secretary General’s synthesis report as an important contribution to the post-2015 negotiation process. It is crucial that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
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Malaria Consortium at the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting 2014
Malaria Consortium gave a number of presentations at the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting (JITMM 2014) and the 8th seminar on Food- and Water-borne Parasitic Zoonoses (FBPZ8) in Bangkok…
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Malaria Consortium 2011
Malaria isn't just about severe attacks up to five times a year, leading to 2,000 deaths a day or 10,000 maternal deaths and the loss of 200,000 newborns or some of the poorest populations decimated…
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Disease Control: Malaria and NTDs - Malaria Consortium at 10
In February 2014, Malaria Consortium hosted a 10th anniversary symposium to celebrate a decade helping to manage communicable diseases and improve child health among the most vulnerable and…
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Tackling neglected tropical diseases within the community
Structured discussions known as community dialogues are being used in communities in Mozambique as a way of improving health-seeking behaviours and knowledge surrounding schistosomiasis – one of the…
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to dengue prevention in Cambodia, 2013-2014
2014 Malaria Consortium Progress Symposium, Phnom Penh Cambodia Despite real progress towards malaria elimination in this part of Asia, the Greater Mekong Sub-region continues to face the worrying…
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South Sudan faces growing public health crisis
On the third anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, the humanitarian situation remains critical for the country and it is on the brink of famine and facing a public health crisis. The UN…
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Resources: Project brief :
Community dialogues for prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases
This Project Brief describes a study that aims to assess the effectiveness of the community dialogues approach in enhancing community participation and improving knowledge and practices for the…