At CWW, we envision a world in which all at-risk people are healthy & free of intestinal worms so they can develop to their full potential. Program of @taskforce.bsky.social
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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.
#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
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.
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.
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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.
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 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/...
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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...
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...
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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 […]
America’s Top 100 Charities: A Year Of Pain After Trump Cuts
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Save The Children Federation and International Rescue Committee are among the Forbes 2025 Top 100 Charities scrambling to make up for budget shortfalls.
