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Telling the story of Neglected Tropical Diseases and sharing simple solutions for the world’s most neglected. JCU/WHO CC for Vector-Borne and NTDs

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Fantastic news for Australian #health research! We're proud to partner with @MedicinesDev to harness its impressive potential and outsized impact to address neglected diseases across our region. theage.com.au/national/a-sma…
A small team of Australian scientists won a rare drug approval – and upended the pharma system

A small team of Australian scientists won a rare drug approval – and upended the pharma system

Hundreds of thousands of doses of moxidectin – which treats a disease caused by a parasitic worm – are being given to patients, the result of an audacious strategy offering a new way to develop...

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The Power of Lymphoedema Management – Lautaimi’s Journey #WorldNTDDay @NTDnet facebook.com/search/top?q=lk…
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#LKNFoundation supports #worldNTDday but works year round to support those with lymphoedema and their caregivers through sponsorships and scholarships. @NTDnet . 🙏 Donate today to help us transform lives: lnkd.in/gD_aiSgK

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👣World NTD Day, Let's End The Neglect!👣 @NTDnet linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
#worldntdday #neglectedtropicaldiseases #lymphaticfilariasis #podoconiosis #globalhealth #healthf...

#worldntdday #neglectedtropicaldiseases #lymphaticfilariasis #podoconiosis #globalhealth #healthf...

👣World NTD Day, Let's End The Neglect!👣 On January 30th, we observe World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day, a time to raise awareness and take action against diseases that affect over 1.7...

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Final day of the 2024 PacMOSSI training in Suva, Fiji! 🎉 Participants are heading home ready to apply their new skills in Aedes resistance monitoring and mapping. Big thanks to all for a successful training! 🌍🦟 #PacMOSSI #HealthyRegion
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Last week, the #Kiribati Ministry of Health, with support from Rod Bellwood (@qldhealth) and Dr. Amanda Murphy (@jcu), through PacMOSSI, held training on mosquito surveillance and outbreak preparedness and response. Supported by 🇦🇺, 🇫🇷, & 🇪🇺, for safer Pacific nations! #PacMOSSI
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❤️🥰Today is #WorldKindnessDay 🙏🏼😍 May we suggest a donation to LKN as a #RandonActsofKindness and help us to deliver #DeliberateActsofKindness and #LeaveNoOneBehind in our mission to #EndTheNeglect #lymphaticfilariasis #podoconiosis lknfoundation.org.au/donate
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🦟💪Empowering the Pacific to swat mosquito threats! Led by AITHM A/Prof Tanya Russell, @PacMOSSI is equipping Pacific Island nations with the tools, training and networks needed to tackle outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. shorturl.at/r5bQl
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Guardian article on #filariasis and #hydrocoele theguardian.com/global-devel… @NTDnet

Growth the size of a melon: a scrotum-swelling disease threatening thousands

Efforts to eradicate the disfiguring mosquito-borne infection lymphatic filariasis are advancing, but it is still rife in 51 countries

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Breaking the NTD-disability-poverty cycle requires inclusive approaches that address the everyday realities of those affected. Join WS 2.3 at #NNN2024 with @HANDS, @CBM_Global, and @FAIRMED to explore how socio-economic & disability-inclusive strategies drive impact to #beatNTDs.
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Awesome work from our region on #NTDs in #Asia-#Pacific
Dr Catherine Gordon (@DrCatherineWorm) profile pictureDr Catherine Gordon@DrCatherineWorm29 Sep 2024
Raine Mationg and I very seriously presenting our posters this morning at #SCTMC2024 to round out was a very nice conference, particularly after yesterdays awesome #Strongyloides workshop @collegetropmed @QIMRB_Institute @AS_Para @DarrenG92787659
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Thanks for all the #Pacific contributors to our #filariasis #MMDP breakout session on digital technologies for bringing support to community health workers and those with #lymphoedema #COR_NTDPacificIslands session yesterday 26 Sept in Brisbane. @NTDnet @COR_NTD @jcu
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@Jan_FRL enthusiastically presenting the results of our great breakout session on #filariasis #lymphoedema #prevention and management at #COR_NTDPacificIslands in Brisbane 26 sep 2024 @jcu @NTDnet @COR_NTD
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LKN latest newsletter is out. Please read about the activities for those affected by #filariasis, funded by our generous donors. shoutout.wix.com/so/91P1i9Hp…. Contributions of any amount to the next phase always welcome at lknfoundation.org.au. Thank you! @NTDnet
LKN Donor News August 2024

LKN Donor News August 2024

Thank you for everything you've helped us to do so far this year. Without your donation, we could not have...

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LKN latest newsletter here shoutout.wix.com/so/91P1i9Hp…
LKN Donor News August 2024

LKN Donor News August 2024

Thank you for everything you've helped us to do so far this year. Without your donation, we could not have...

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LKN latest newsletter is out. Please read about the activities for those affected by #filariasis, funded by our generous donors. shoutout.wix.com/so/91P1i9Hp…. Contributions of any amount to the next phase always welcome at lknfoundation.org.au. Thank you! @NTDnet
LKN Donor News August 2024

LKN Donor News August 2024

Thank you for everything you've helped us to do so far this year. Without your donation, we could not have...

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Article by Dr R Bradbury on #NTDs in #Australia for International Day of the #Tropics @jcu @CPHMVS_JCU @AITropHealthMed @WHOWPRO jcu.edu.au/this-is-uni/healt…
Leading the charge against tropical diseases

Leading the charge against tropical diseases

Hear from Associate Professor Richard Bradbury about the neglected tropical diseases within Australia and the work being done to combat them.

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#filariasis diagnostics: two preprints under review on the new #QFAT rapid antigen test @jcu @CPHMVS_JCU @AITHM_Research #samoa medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/… medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/…
Laboratory Comparison of Rapid Antigen Diagnostic Tests for Lymphatic Filariasis: STANDARDTM Q...

Laboratory Comparison of Rapid Antigen Diagnostic Tests for Lymphatic Filariasis: STANDARDTM Q...

Background Accurate and user-friendly rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) are needed to assess prevalence of Wuchereria bancrofti antigen in the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF)....

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With support from @USAIDGH, @COR_NTD issued open solicitations for the development of improved diagnostic tools  for #lymphaticfilariasis, #oncho, #schisto & #trachoma elimination. Learn more. cor-ntd.org/cor-ntd-and-usai…
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