The Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD) is a community of researchers, program implementers and country partners with the shared goal of optimizing NTD control and elimination.
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@COR_NTD 292 studies and counting! Check out all of the operational research in the ConnectOR at the new https://t.co/nCX0rGvqpo. https://t.co/E6HZtn9bRz
@COR_NTD @COR_NTD has changed its logo and website-Check us out at https://t.co/nCX0rGvYeW! https://t.co/0f1UmqK47n
@COR_NTD GPS Mapping, Scaling-up Lymphedema Management into Primary Care and Other NTD News
@COR_NTD 3️⃣ weeks left!
Our secretariat, @NTD_SC with @USAIDGH support, has an RFP for research on:
-New diagnostics for #schisto monitoring and evaluation
-Increasing effectiveness of delivery of preventive chemotherapy against #NTDs
Submit by: Jan. 30 at https://t.co/4Y4huFG590
@COR_NTD Mebendazole Chewable Tablet Positively Accepted in Children Aged 2 to 4 and Other NTD News
RT @LSHTM “This paper shows clearly that one dose of of azithromycin is not enough. You need to give three." 💊💊💊
David Mabey on a study evaluating a new treatment regime for #Yaws, published in @NEJM and co-authored by @dr_michaelmarks.
👉 https://t.co/9cSOc7UeJ0 #BeatNTDs #NTDs
@COR_NTD As countries get closer to eliminating NTDs, some communities or population groups are at risk of being left behind. @Sightsavers is exploring new ways to find and treat semi-nomadic people for #oncho.
Read the research blog: https://t.co/B3WkhoIZar https://t.co/kNDPN7lguA
RT @ZeroLeprosy Save the date! @WHO's virtual event in honor of #WorldNTDDay will take place on 26 January. #BeatNTDs https://t.co/hujPG3KuHi
RT @sci_ntds 📣 Tomorrow! 🪱 🐌 Is the end of #schistosomiasis in sight? SCIF's @yaelvelleman is joining @PeterHotez, @SciAnouk and Nisan Zerai Kesete to speak at @NALA_Foundation's webinar. Register here 👉 https://t.co/yQvPxuSR5d
📆 Tuesday 21 December
🕑 2pm GMT https://t.co/5uPJidrZu4
@COR_NTD End of Year, End in Sight for Philippines, Niger and Other NTD News
RT @NALA_Foundation Join us to see if the end of #schistosomiasis is really in sight.
Joined by experts from @sci_ntds, @PWB_Global and @elimin8schisto!
Sign up via the link: https://t.co/HyGl87k979
#GlobalHealth #schistosomiasis #ntds
@COR_NTD ICYMI-Requesting proposals for #NTD research needs:
1 New diagnostics for #schisto monitoring and evaluation
2 Increasing effectiveness of delivery of preventive chemotherapy against NTDs (updated to include #schisto)
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2022
Details: https://t.co/vQtB0UmrHc
RT @NTD_SC Schistosomiasis Treatments Significantly Decrease Prevalence in Africa and Other NTD News
RT @Amref_Kenya Amazing progress! About 4.8 million people in four counties in the Western region have been dewormed against intestinal worms and bilharzia by the 4th day of the MDA. About 5.1 million people are expected to receive treatment among them, women and children. #AmrefbeatNTDs https://t.co/0zkiiMksvi
RT @CarterCenter After years of hard work and international cooperation, the onchocerciasis elimination programs of #Brazil & #Venezuela have confined #riverblindness to the smallest area yet in the Amazon Rainforest. More here: https://t.co/x2C2TTb3zA #StampOutOncho
Photos: Oscar Noya Alarcón https://t.co/7VY1oIqREy
RT @Leprosymissint After years of working on mental health with people who have experienced leprosy, Ruth and Bishnu have put together some thoughts to support others in this work.
Find out what they've learnt 👇
https://t.co/ot4Xz1lGrL
@COR_NTD Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The @WHO #NTDroadmap2030 recognises that we cannot #beatNTDs without the inclusion of people with disabilities, whose experiences must be incorporated at all stages of programs.
@COR_NTD World Toilet Day brought changing hygiene behaviors into the spotlight and Other NTD News
RT @ZeroLeprosy December 7: @WHO webinar on improving access to NTD health products. Sign up here: https://t.co/JuWBbBn1kc #BeatNTDs #ZeroLeprosy https://t.co/dfETOzXLcp
RT @CBMuk Our #MindSkinLink project in Nigeria is included in this great interactive #NTDs map! ⬇️
In partnership with @TLM_Nigeria @unijos @COR_NTD, we're working alongside people with skin NTDs, like leprosy & lymphatic filariasis, to improve #MentalHealth support in Nigeria. #BeatNTDs https://t.co/76Q2cZZAJD
RT @sci_ntds Exciting! @GhHealthService has started training for the #Schistosomiasis Oversampling Surveys supported by @stella_kepha, with support from @COR_NTD @LSHTM @USAIDGH @gatesfoundation
#GetSchistoDone #PublicHealth @kofius @katiegass @pmwinzi @fionaflemingSCI @WHOAFRO @StandardCode https://t.co/OOSccxA45b
RT @CoalicionChagas WHO and Bayer renew longstanding collaboration to accelerate control and elimination of #NTDs
The agreement involves the donation of medicines for treatment of #Chagas and #trypanosomiasis, amongst others.
✅ Full article https://t.co/AUzwMUg9Dx
#BeatNTDs #NTDRoadmap https://t.co/ixjzR4wLT7
RT @MectizanMDP Lymphatic filariasis is also listed by the International Task Force for Disease Eradication @CarterCenter as an eradicable disease, but "the last mile is by far the most difficult part of the race." #eliminateLF #beatNTDs https://t.co/5dr2hZ932b
RT @NTD_SC 📰 Check out the latest News Roundup!
Safety of mass drug coadministration and Other NTD News