We encourage you to read this compelling The New York Times story. It explores the road ahead for NTD elimination efforts following global shifts, and the innovative ways that countries are integrating treatment campaigns to continue driving the work forward.

The Task Force for Global Health@taskforce.bsky.social · 7mo ago

This powerful @nytimes.com story by @stephanienolen.bsky.social features @taskforce.bsky.social Director Dr. Pat Lammie's perspective on the future of NTD elimination. Read why partnerships and sustained investment are critical to preserving the gains we've made. #beatNTDs nyti.ms/4tvF4TE

#WorldNTDDay brings awareness to the nearly 2 billion people affected by NTDs like STH. For 20 years, CWW has supported national programs in reducing the global burden of STH infections so that children at-risk can be healthy and free from STH infections. #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate

#WorldNTDDay is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when countries, partners, & communities unite behind a shared mission. With 58 countries having eliminated at least one NTD, the momentum is real. Check out www.eliminateschisto.org/news-events/... #UniteActEliminate

Yesterday, the world lost one of the greatest and most impactful public health leaders Task Force Founder Dr. William H. (Bill) Foege, who died in Atlanta at the age of 89. Learn about Dr. Foege’s life and legacy: www.taskforce.org/bill-foege-t...

Bill Foege Tribute - The Task Force for Global Health

A TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM H. FOEGE 1936-2026 “Public health might be the greatest measure of kindness, the greatest measure of how to treat each other.” Dr. William H. Foege Task Force for Global Health mourns death and celebrates legacy of Task Force Co-Founder and former CDC Director Dr. William H. Foege The Task Force […]

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We are thrilled that @forbes.com has named us one of America's Top 100 Charities! Our rating of 100% for fundraising efficiency reflects our commitment to those we serve and those who support our work. In this challenging time for global health, we are honored to be recognized as a great investment.

Forbes@forbes.com · 9mo ago

America’s Top 100 Charities: A Year Of Pain After Trump Cuts

CWW just updated our “STH Facts and Figures” page to highlight new figures from WHO’s Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases: progress report, 2024! Visit the page here: childrenwithoutworms.org/resources/st...

2023 WHO data noted that 5 countries in the WHO African and Eastern Mediterranean Regions stopped preventive chemotherapy after impact assessments demonstrated an STH prevalence <2%. These countries showcase the effectiveness of STH control efforts in reducing its prevalence.

The #STH Convening on Drug Access and Delivery memo is now live! The discussions held aimed to determine how to best ensure the continued delivery of deworming drugs and prepare for sustained access beyond 2030. Read it here: childrenwithoutworms.org/sth-convenin...

WHO data suggests that the total number of children requiring PC for STH decreased by 21.7 million between 2022 and 2023. This reduction shows the positive impact that global STH control programs have had in helping eliminate suffering from intestinal worm infections in children around the world.

CWW was pleased to attend #NNN2025 in Kampala, Uganda! We want to spotlight the outstanding presentations that reflect the success of our collaborative work with partners.

Calling all #NNN2025 attendees! Please join us on Wed. Oct. 1 at 16:30 EAT for a workshop on model-based geostatistics (MBG) for PC-NTD programs! Attendees will leave with a better understanding of MBG’s current capabilities and limitations We hope to see you there, in-person or virtually!

@cwwatlanta.bsky.social, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social, launched of their website’s newest resource, the #STH Resources Hub! The STH Resources Hub centralizes key STH-related documents and data sources. Visit the Hub today: bit.ly/4mN5lZQ

Will you be at the NTD NGO Network Annual conference, Kampala, 30 Sept - 2 Oct 2025 ? Don't miss the #schistosomiasis & soil-transmitted helminthiasis session - Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 8am EAT, Albert Hall room / online. Register here: www.ntd-ngonetwork.org/2025-nnn-con... #NNN2025 #BeatNTDs

The END Fund recently published an article highlighting Afghanistan’s school-based deworming program and the notable efforts their #STH control program has taken to ensure that adolescent girls continue to receive treatment for intestinal worms. You can read the article here: end.org/afghanistans...

Afghanistan’s school deworming efforts – and the ‘missing million’ girls in need of treatment - The END Fund Afghanistan's school deworming efforts

By Ruchi Kr Decades of conflict, widespread poverty and political instability in Afghanistan have created a challenging landscape for humanitarian work, and the deworming program is no exception.

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The @taskforce.bsky.social recently interviewed colleagues from Bangladesh’s MOHFW and Malawi’s MOH as well as CWW staff for an article in the TFGH's August Dispatches Newsletter! Read the article to learn more about how national programs are making lasting strides in the fight against #STH:

The Task Force for Global Health@taskforce.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Malawi and Bangladesh are making tremendous strides in the fight against soil-transmitted helminth infections. Learn how these countries, with support from our @cwwatlanta.bsky.social program, are creating lasting, sustainable health gains. Learn more: bit.ly/41vl6vQ

CWW is thrilled to announce the launch of our website’s newest resource, the #STH Resources Hub! The STH Resources Hub centralizes key STH-related documents and data sources. If there’s a resource you’d like us to add, please let us know. Visit the Hub today: lnkd.in/g4MMsN8Z

We stand in support of our colleagues and friends in public health, whose work continues to improve lives both locally and globally. @emoryuniversity.bsky.social

Check out @taskforce.bsky.social Fiscal Year 2024 annual report “One by One: The Gains Are Won.” The report showcases the global health impact of the Task Force for Global Health's diverse portfolio of nearly 20 programs, including Children Without Worms.

The Task Force for Global Health@taskforce.bsky.social · last yr.

IT'S LIVE! @taskforce.bsky.social's Fiscal Year 2024 annual report “One by One: The Gains Are Won is here!” Explore the global health impact of our nearly 20 programs and read inspiring stories of the individuals who are helping build healthier lives for all. Learn more: bit.ly/45573PC

World Hepatitis Day is July 28, and this year's theme reminds us that there are still barriers to eliminating hepatitis B and C. Read more about the critical work being done by our Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination program and how we can achieve a hepatitis-free future: buff.ly/opSqOz2

Check out this fascinating new study that describes the potential of moxidectin-albendazole combination therapy for the treatment of Trichuris trichiura (whipworm) infections in school-aged children: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Efficacy and safety of moxidectin–albendazole combination therapy for Trichuris trichiura infections in school-aged children: a double-blind, randomised, controlled, superiority trial

Moxidectin-albendazole combination therapy was superior to albendazole monotherapy in terms of efficacy in the treatment of trichuriasis in school-aged children. Both treatments presented a similar sa...

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CWW's epidemiologist, Dr. Sullivan, recently visited Bangladesh to collaborate with the STH Control Program of the DGHS, MOHFW in preparation of upcoming #STH school-based surveys. These surveys are an important tool to monitor STH prevalence and direct interventions to those who will benefit most.

Last week, CWW invited Dr. Sofie Van Hoecke of ID Lab at #UGent, @pete.enaiblers.com of @enaiblers.com, and Jerusha Weaver of @uncpublichealth.bsky.social to present their exciting research on AI for NTDs. We want to thank the speakers for all the work they’re doing!

Our Interim Director, Patrick Lammie, was recently featured in a @science.org article that details how recent events have impacted the #NTD community. You can read the article here: www.science.org/content/arti...

Crippling tropical diseases threaten to surge after U.S. funding cuts

Closing of programs that fought neglected diseases imperils drug donation and distribution efforts in 26 countries

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A new @npr.org piece highlights the importance of Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) work and why it's more important than ever to highlight these efforts. Thank you @jpatadams.bsky.social for writing such a timely piece: n.pr/43Nu2Nv #beatNTDs

'Neglected tropical diseases' now face even more neglect

U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.

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The meeting report for March’s #STH Advisory Committee annual meeting is now online! The report provides an insightful overview of the discussions that were held, ranging from new and combination therapies to research priorities for STH. Read it here: lnkd.in/eJbvK9yA

CWW looks forward to joining the NTD NGO Network Schistosomiasis and Soil-transmitted helminthiasis Disease-Specific Group's virtual Spring Meeting on Monday, May 19th. See you there!

Global Schistosomiasis Alliance@gsa.bsky.social · last yr.

Join the NTD NGO Network Disease-specific group for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis on Monday 19 May to hear about important findings, updates and lessons learnt in the fight against #schistosomiasis & #STH #intestinalworms Register here: https//bit.ly/SCH-STH-SPRING25 #BeatNTDs

If you haven’t already, make sure to check out CWW’s #STH Facts & Figures page! This recent addition to CWW’s website features facts and figures from the most recent WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record. You can find it here: lnkd.in/g5rHmRzJ #NTD #GlobalHealth

This #WorldHandHygieneDay, learn the 5 steps to proper handwashing with Elmo and Raya! Earlier this year, CWW collaborated with Sesame Workshop Bangladesh and the Directorate General of Health Services - Bangladesh to launch a series of PSAs. You can watch Elmo and Raya's PSA here: lnkd.in/gxVhnxS5

The “Little Doctors” PSA that we created with Sesame Workshop Bangladesh and the Bangladesh MOFHW was featured in @taskforce.bsky.social April Newsletter Dispatch! Check it out to learn more about how Bangladesh's "Little Doctors" help prevent #STH infections in children. #GlobalHealth #NTD

The Task Force for Global Health@taskforce.bsky.social · last yr.

📰 Our April Newsletter features Task Force as the new secretariat for the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF), how @voices4vaccines.bsky.social is empowering U.S. state coalitions & a Q&A with @globalhep.bsky.social on eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030: bit.ly/april2025dis...

Today is the first day of #WorldImmunizationWeek 2025! This year’s theme, Immunization for All is Humanly Possible, reminds us that vaccinations help protect our communities and loved ones from vaccine-preventable diseases. #VaccinesWork #HumanlyPossible