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#Nigeria bears the most significant #NTD burden on the continent, accounting for about 25% of Africa’s NTD cases. Currently, 165 million Nigerians need treatment for one or more types of NTDs, representing 84% of the entire population. With a projected #population increase of 263 million by 2030, NTDs must be effectively addressed to prevent further economic losses. As we reach the last mile, we must all come together to act against NTD and not leave out #climatechange which is a surge of vector breakout in different regions of the continent. Leaving no one behind means that we must all be at battle against these diseases. #EndNTDs #leavenoonebehind #BeatNTDsNaija #BeatNTDs #100percentcommitted #UniteActEliminate #youthcombatingNTDs

A new month to empower the next generation to take the lead in the fight against #NTDs. We believe that no youth should be left behind in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). By educating, engaging, and mobilizing young minds, we can create a movement that will drive change and bring us closer to an #NTDfree world. Join us in our mission to leave no youth behind and ensure a healthier future for all. Happy New Month from all of us Foot Impact. #EndNTDs #BeatNTDs #BeatNTDsNaija #leavenoonebehind #leavenoyouthbehind #100percentcommitted

Join us tomorrow in our workshop as we learn how to make a Mosquito Trap at home. Saturday, 31 August · Time: 5:00 GMT +1 Time zone: Africa/Lagos Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://lnkd.in/dxFd4ftw Or dial: ‪(ZA) +27 10 823 0461‬ PIN: ‪970 486 843‬# Don't miss this. We can't wait to see you. See you there. #WorldMosquitoDay2024 #FightTheBite #VectorControl #MosquitoAwareness #NTDsWash #CommunityHealth #FootImpact

💧🌍 During #WorldWaterWeek, let's reflect on the power of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) in transforming lives. Emelia from Zimbabwe's Mfure area shares her experience with bilharzia and how access to clean water and treatment transforms lives. Her story highlights the critical role WASH plays, not just in survival, but in combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that impact over 1.65 billion people globally. As we build tippy taps and promote handwashing, we’re not just preventing diseases like trachoma and schistosomiasis—we're fostering healthier communities. The synergy between WASH and NTD sectors is stronger than ever, driven by data sharing and cross-sector collaboration. Let's unite in supporting these multi-sector initiatives and investing in WASH infrastructure, ensuring a healthier, brighter future for all! #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate

PROGRESS REPORT ON THE FRAMEWORK FOR THE INTEGRATED CONTROL, ELIMINATION, AND ERADICATION OF TROPICAL AND VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES IN THE AFRICAN REGION 2022–2030. The African Region faces significant challenges in combating tropical and vector-borne diseases (#TVDs). Despite progress made in recent years, the region is off-track to achieve 2025 milestones for disease elimination and reduction. This is due to factors such as weak health systems, low intervention coverage, and inefficient resource allocation. The Regional Committee for Africa has adopted a framework to address these challenges. This framework aims to strengthen integrated systems and services, scale up TVD interventions, and improve outbreak prevention and control at the ongoing 74th session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for Africa in Congo. While some progress has been made, including the elimination of certain #NTDs in several countries and a reduction in #malaria cases, the region is still far from achieving its goals. Key challenges include weak #healthsystems, low intervention coverage, and fragmented programs. To accelerate progress, the region must focus on strengthening integrated #people-centered health services. This includes developing integrated #NTDmasterplans and implementing integrated strategies for specific diseases. And focusing on #communityownership which is a step down from #countryownership. I believe, with this, we can cover a lot of gaps in our fight against TVDs and we can do a lot more through youth integration in our fight against these diseases in the African region. #YouthCombatingNTDs #BeatNTDsNaija

The recent week-long gathering of young people from diverse backgrounds and professions marked a significant milestone in the global fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (#NTDs) and #Malaria in Nigeria. This event showcased the power of youth-led initiatives to drive meaningful change in #publichealth. A key focus of the gathering was the principle of "leaving no one behind." By fostering inclusivity and ensuring that all young people have a voice in the #fightagainstNTDs and Malaria, we can harness the full potential of this vibrant and engaged #youth demographic. Youth-driven #innovation and #programs are essential tools in this battle. By empowering young people to develop creative solutions and take ownership of their communities' health, we can accelerate progress towards disease elimination. As I emphasized in the opening remarks, this is just the beginning. By creating platforms for youth participation in decision-making, policy development, and program design, we can ensure that the voices of young people are heard and their unique perspectives are reflected in global health initiatives. This is the era of youth-led global health advocacy. Together, we can build a world where no young person is left behind in the fight against NTDs and Malaria. This is a call to every young innovative mind out there. Join the movement of the young voice with force as we unite to #eliminateNTDs and Malaria. Powered by: Nigeria Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps #OMOLE, T. Tabel👣 #MyNTDsStory #leavenoonebehind #leavenoyouthbehind #EndNTDs #BeatNTDs #BeatNTDsNaija #ZeroMalaria #YouthcomabtingNTDs African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)

Over 300 students participated in the mosquito traps workshop in #Kwara State celebrating #WorldMosquitoDay last week. We are able to share Mosquito Nets in the fight against mosquitos to help the community stay focused in the fight against Mosquito-borne diseases. We can not stop now... Let’s continue to work together to build a community and world free from mosquito-borne disease. #WorldMosquitoDay2024 #FightTheBite #VectorControl #MosquitoAwareness #NTDsWash #BeatNTDs #BeatNTDsNajia #EndNTDs #CommunityHealth #FootImpact #YouthcombatingNTDs

We are thrilled to share event photos of participants during the mosquito traps workshop in #Kwara State from our most recent school outreach in celebrating #WorldMosquitoDay last week. The workshop attracted the lecturers and the school populace as they participated in the Mosquito Trapping Workshop. Making use of the homemade solution to battle mosquito-borne diseases. At Foot Impact we believe that the youth are the heart of the #community change, especially in strengthening the community's #health. Sharing such vital information that attracted more than 300 students will bring about the spread of such information that is helpful to the community. Creating awareness on how to fight mosquitoes with homemade solutions is one of the ways to fight #Mosquitobornediseases in our community. Let’s continue to work together to build a community and world free from mosquito-borne disease. #WorldMosquitoDay2024 #FightTheBite #VectorControl #MosquitoAwareness #NTDsWash #BeatNTDs #BeatNTDsNajia #EndNTDs #CommunityHealth #FootImpact #YouthcombatingNTDs

We are thrilled to share event photos of participants during the mosquito traps workshop in Bauchi from our most recent school outreach in celebrating World Mosquito Day last week. We are able to conduct in-person trap-making workshops at a nursing school in Bauchi State, Nigeria. We believe that many people visit the community Primary Health Care, if they can learn this from the nurses, then we can get the information down to the very heart of the community. We are eager to hear about the results of your own mosquito trap solution as you join us on Saturday for our online Mosquito Trapping Workshop. DM us on Linkedin and X space with your stories and photos to be featured on our pages. Let’s continue to work together to build a world free from mosquito-borne disease. #WorldMosquitoDay2024 #FightTheBite #VectorControl #MosquitoAwareness #NTDsWash #BeatNTDs #BeatNTDsNajia #EndNTDs #CommunityHealth #FootImpact

After commemorating Sir Ronald Ross's discovery in 1897 last week, that mosquitoes transmit malaria, which has saved countless lives through improved prevention and treatment. We are excited to share with you, our World Mosquito Day workshop, which is just around the corner. The details is as follows: 🗓 Date: 31st August, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00pm GMT +1 💻 Platform: Foot Impact’s Google Meet Room What You’ll Experience: • Expert Speakers/ Tutors sharing insights on mosquito control and prevention • Interactive Sessions: to get your questions answered • Practical Tips: for keeping mosquitoes at bay • Engaging Discussions: on the latest in mosquito-borne disease prevention We can’t wait to see you there and work together for a healthier future. 🌍🦟 #WorldMosquitoDay2024 #FightTheBite #VectorControl #MosquitoAwareness #NTDsWash #CommunityHealth #FootImpact