We are excited to kick off #TropMed23 tomorrow in Chicago! The Carter Center experts will facilitate 20 presentations, posters, and symposiums over the next 5 days. Let us know if we can expect to see you at ASTMH!

Sarah Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s granddaughter, shares that her grandparents are doing well, despite some medical difficulties. She is grateful that they can receive the care they need, both from caretakers and family. #TropMed23

One of the biggest health priorities for Jimmy Carter was to eradicate guinea worm. Today, there are ONLY 6 cases that exist globally. Eradication is absolutely possible in the near future, says Kashef Ijaz MD, MPH. #TropMed23

The Carter Center Kane Farabaugh Voice of America Julie Jacobson Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus World Health Organization (WHO) How can we honor the Carters’ legacy? Simple, says Kashef Ijaz MD, MPH, it’s time to carry the baton forward, whether you work in the The Carter Center or in public health more generally. #TropMed23

Thank you, ASTMH @Goraleskik Daniel Bausch & Julie Jacobson, for organizing this wonderful session to honor President and Mrs. Carter's legacy. A great 72nd annual meeting for all!

ICYMI: COR-NTD celebrates 10 years by featuring videos about top achievements from the overall NTD community. This week’s video: Discovery of the role of dogs in maintaining transmission of Guinea Worm The Carter Center

It has been a great honor to witness firsthand the impact that Rosalynn Carter’s work at The Carter Center has had on the world. Her integrity and passionate mental health advocacy for more than 50 yrs. has been inspirational & provided hope to countless people around the globe.

At the #RLMForum2023, our CEO Paige Alexander, Carter Center CEO joined global leaders in Dubai to announce our $50 million commitment toward the $500 million expansion of the fight against river blindness & lymphatic filariasis to #BeatNTDs. @RLMGlobalHealth @GatesFoundation The Children's Investment Fund Foundation

During the #COP28 Health Day, Priya Basu, Executive Head of The #PandemicFund, joined Sally Mousa Alaa Murabit, M.D, Desta Lakew, & Kashef Ijaz MD, MPH for an excellent discussion during the @RLMglobalhealth Forum on how to meet global health goals in a changing climate. #OneHealth

Thank you @Gatesfoundation for your determined leadership to #BeatNTDs. The Carter Center is proud to be part of this expanded initiative to eliminate river blindness and lymphatic filariasis.

Carter Center VP of Health Programs Kashef Ijaz MD, MPH led an inspired discussion at #RLMF2023 with Priya Basu, Desta Lakew, Alaa Murabit, M.D on how climate change poses major challenges for global health and innovative solutions. #BeatNTDs

.The Carter Center is working with the #DominicanRepublic Ministry of Health this week. We’re visiting houses in former hotspots, testing for the parasite that causes lymphatic filariasis, which can lead to severe limb swelling. It’s the next step to eliminate LF in the DR. #BeatNTDs

Proud moment for all especially the tireless efforts of frontline staff , public health workers and communities

Today is World NTD Day! As The Carter Center VP of Health Kashef Ijaz MD, MPH says, we are as committed as ever to President and Mrs. Carter's vision for the elimination of neglected tropical diseases. Together, let’s unite, act, and eliminate NTDs. #WorldNTDDay

On #WorldNTDDay, thanks for calling out the impact of neglected tropical diseases on #MentalHealth!

I am proud of our team and all those who contributed to this success. Health ministers, communities, and many others have rolled up their sleeves and done vital work since the Guinea worm summit, and this announcement is proof. #WorldNTDDay x.com/CarterCenter/s…

Climate change is putting progress against neglected tropical diseases at risk. We must act now to tackle the climate crisis and #BeatNTDs. #WorldNTDDay

“In the places where Guinea worm has been eliminated, you can actually see how communities have been energized.” – Makoy Samuel Yibi Thank you, Bill Gates, for sharing this incredible success story! bit.ly/494Noz2

“Rosalynn Carter left us a clear mandate. She spent more than half a century working to advance policies that ensure equitable access to mental health care for all Americans. This work is an extension of that legacy.” - Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander, Carter Center CEO

“It was a pleasure to join Paige Alexander, Carter Center CEO, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, lawmakers & advocates at the Capitol to announce positive results of our mental health parity awareness campaign. It was an important day - not just for us, but for all of GA.” -Carter Center Health VP Dr. Kashef Ijaz MD, MPH