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The fight against #kalazar is not over. Cases continue to emerge even as India makes progress toward its elimination. Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative organised training for ASHAs who play a critical role in spreading disease awareness and enabling #access2meds at Referral Hospital Rupauli, Purnea, Bihar.

In the training 71 ASHAs learned to identify kala-azar and #PKDL and were informed about the second Centre of Excellence for VL that is coming up at Sub Divisional Hospital in Dhamdaha, Purnia with support from nvbdcp-mohfw Bihar Health Dept ICMR-RMRIMS.

This CoE will act as the primary test & treat centre for all primary and complicated VL, PKDL, and VL-HIV cases in the district and will also cater to nearby areas. Our first CoE at Saran Hospital, Chapra has been functional since Jan 2023 where all vl cases are being treated.

We all deserve a life free from fear and being on the run. It is heartbreaking to witness how people on the move face endless challenges. On #WorldRefugeeDay, it is important to emphasize the crucial role of establishing safe pathways for refugees.

The monsoon is here, and so is dengue. Protect yourself by clearing out water from all household containers. #dengue #BeatNTDs #HealthForAll Read more: dndi.org/diseases/dengu…

Ahead of the launch of Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative's new Centre of Excellence for VL at Dhamdaha in Purnea, Bihar we organized a training for local healthcare professionals on #kalaazar diagnosis and treatment #BeatNTDs

The training will help create a cadre of local healthcare professionals skilled in identifying people with #kalaazar and #PKDL. This well-informed workforce can pave the way for the sustained elimination of this deadly climate-sensitive disease.💪#NTDs #HealthforAll

To support the Indian government's last-mile elimination of #kalaazar, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative has established two Centres of Excellence in Bihar. The Centres are focal points for managing complicated cases of kala-azar, and they will bring diagnostics🔬& treatment💊closer to people's homes.

🎉On #WorldNTDDay 2024, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative honored individuals who have worked tirelessly to put India on the right track to eliminate #kalaazar sustainably. 🏆 They are the true champions who've supported the government's interventions on the ground every step of the way. #EndtheNeglect

District Malaria Officer Dr Dilip Kumar Singh and Civil Surgeon Dr Sagar Dulal Sinha applauded the efforts of frontline workers whose efforts have been crucial in reaching the last mile of elimination. #TakeonNTDs

"When patients get better, I feel very satisfied. I'm glad I became a nurse and got the opportunity to help people," said Neha Kumari, a staff nurse at the Centre of Excellence in Sadar Hospital, Chapra, who was one of the kala-azar champions felicitated at the event. #beatNTDs

🎉We celebrated #WorldNTDDay 2024 by honoring #kalaazar champions in Saran, Bihar. 👇Here's a snapshot of media 🗞️coverage about the event.

A Dengue Awareness Workshop was organised by Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative along with KING GEORGE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW, UP, INDIA at Lucknow today to spread awareness about dengue that is fastest emerging vector borne disease in the word. it witnesses around 150 frontline health workers, medical professionals, and communities.

India is facing intense summers making climate change a harsher lived reality. We are witnessing a resurgence in the #NTDs, including #dengue. In tomorrow’s forum at IIC, Delhi, we will discuss convergence and community ownership in our fight against dengue. Join us at 10:00 AM

Intersectoral coordination and the power of community ownership in the fight against dengue are vital, highlighted Dr. Tanu Jain, Director nvbdcp-mohfw in our #dengue awareness forum today addressing more than 150 community people and experts across Delhi.

The deep dive today with people who had dengue in past helped us understand how we can improve prevention and treatment strategies and foster collaboration between sectors. These insights will help us develop a more effective and sustainable approach to our fight against #dengue.

Ex-Director nvbdcp-mohfw, Dr Neeraj Dhingra writes about #lymphaticfilariasis's $1B annual cost to India and & the financial & emotional stress it causes, including job losses. He calls for rapid R&D investments, a sentiment strongly shared by Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative tinyurl.com/49h36ten

A skin NTD like #mycetoma remains hidden because of lack of data. Then there are issues of awareness, early diagnosis and treatment access. Many questions were answered today at South Asia’s first-ever mycetoma experts round table. More expert views to come up soon Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative

InSciLead on Nov 21 at IHC, Delhi. Let’s talk about creating space for women in science where their participation and leadership matter, especially in clinical trials. Hope to see you there! #WomenInScience WomenLift Health Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative Dr. Renu Swarup Shubha Tole (she/her) Prof. Suma Krishnasastry