Mectizan Donation Program
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MDP, a program at the Task Force for Global Health, oversees the donation of Mectizan for river blindness, and Mectizan and albendazole for lymphatic filariasis elimination. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF
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We are proud to announce that Helen Keller Intl has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 #HolidayImpactPrize by @kristofimpact.bsky.social. 🎉
Join us in celebrating this milestone and be part of the movement → www.helenkellerintl.org/KristofImpact (1/4)
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November 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We are proud to announce that Helen Keller Intl has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 #HolidayImpactPrize by @kristofimpact.bsky.social. 🎉
Join us in celebrating this milestone and be part of the movement → www.helenkellerintl.org/KristofImpact (1/4)
Join us in celebrating this milestone and be part of the movement → www.helenkellerintl.org/KristofImpact (1/4)
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Despite carrying 40% of the global burden, India’s community-first approach, coupled with strong government coordination, is spurring progress toward a country free of lymphatic filariasis.
Fighting filariasis: India's grassroots approach to eliminating elephantiasis
Fighting filariasis: India's grassroots approach to eliminating elephantiasis
www.devex.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Despite carrying 40% of the global burden, India’s community-first approach, coupled with strong government coordination, is spurring progress toward a country free of lymphatic filariasis.
🇹🇿 "Clarer Mwansasu, NTD control programme manager in the Ministry of Health, said that by the end of 2024 Tanzania had reduced the number of people requiring anti-parasitic chemotherapy for NTDs by 76%." #beatNTDs @sightsavers.bsky.social @uniting.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d44...
www.nature.com/articles/d44...
Tanzania records gains in NTD prevention
Mass drug administration and community-led programmes have reduced infections of lymphatic filariasis, trachoma and onchocerciasis by more than 75%.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🇹🇿 "Clarer Mwansasu, NTD control programme manager in the Ministry of Health, said that by the end of 2024 Tanzania had reduced the number of people requiring anti-parasitic chemotherapy for NTDs by 76%." #beatNTDs @sightsavers.bsky.social @uniting.bsky.social
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The Mectizan Donation Program is pleased to share Merck's announcement that the donation of Mectizan to accelerate the elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) will be extended through 2030 in alignment with the @who.int Neglected Tropical Diseases 2021-2030 Road Map.
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Merck Commemorates 5 Billion Mectizan® Treatments Donated Over 38 Years - Merck.com
Extension of Mectizan Donation for Triple Therapy Advances Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis Through 2030 RAHWAY, N.J., November 17, 2025 – Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United State...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The Mectizan Donation Program is pleased to share Merck's announcement that the donation of Mectizan to accelerate the elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) will be extended through 2030 in alignment with the @who.int Neglected Tropical Diseases 2021-2030 Road Map.
www.merck.com/news/merck-c...
www.merck.com/news/merck-c...
Celebrating 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated donated to fight river blindness & lymphatic filariasis. The 1987 donation by Merck sparked one of global health's most successful public-private partnerships. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF ⬇️ https://vimeo.com/1133144791?fl=pl&fe=sh
Five Billion Mectizan Treatments - The Power of Partnership
This year we are celebrating 5 billion Mectizan treatments donated for countries fighting river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. The 1987 donation of Mectizan…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Celebrating 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated donated to fight river blindness & lymphatic filariasis. The 1987 donation by Merck sparked one of global health's most successful public-private partnerships. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF ⬇️ https://vimeo.com/1133144791?fl=pl&fe=sh
Food for thought from @unicef.org , a partner in the campaign against river blindness in Nigeria. #StampOutOncho #beatNTDs
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How Budgets Help Save Lives: Lessons from Nigeria’s Fight Against River Blindness
River blindness, with its black flies, larvae and worms, is one of those "I don’t really want to think about it" diseases. I get that, but stick with me for a minute.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Food for thought from @unicef.org , a partner in the campaign against river blindness in Nigeria. #StampOutOncho #beatNTDs
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#GONE 's Dr. Maria Rebollo on NTDs in El País: “The priority should be for African governments to include them in their health agendas.” #beatNTDs #ceroETDs elpais.com/planeta-futu...
María Rebollo, experta en enfermedades tropicales desatendidas: “La prioridad sería que los gobiernos africanos las incluyan en sus agendas de salud”
La experta de la OMS en estas dolencias reclama advierte del “riesgo enorme” de no lograr los objetivos marcados para 2030 debido a los recortes de financiación
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November 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
#GONE 's Dr. Maria Rebollo on NTDs in El País: “The priority should be for African governments to include them in their health agendas.” #beatNTDs #ceroETDs elpais.com/planeta-futu...
We're 38! In 1987 Merck & Co., Inc. announced the historic donation of Mectizan to end river blindness (LF was added in 1998). Today more than 5 billion treatments have been donated…and counting. Millions of people are no longer at risk. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs 📸 Julio Johnson
October 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We're 38! In 1987 Merck & Co., Inc. announced the historic donation of Mectizan to end river blindness (LF was added in 1998). Today more than 5 billion treatments have been donated…and counting. Millions of people are no longer at risk. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs 📸 Julio Johnson
We’re celebrating 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated to end river blindness & lymphatic filariasis. @who.int plays a key role by providing leadership, coordinating partners, and providing technical guidance to endemic countries. ⬇️ Learn more #beatNTDs @afro.who.int https://vimeo.com/1125987117
Five Billion Mectizan Treatments - The Role of WHO
This year we’re celebrating 5 billion Mectizan treatments donated for countries fighting river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. For decades, the…
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October 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We’re celebrating 5️⃣ billion Mectizan treatments donated to end river blindness & lymphatic filariasis. @who.int plays a key role by providing leadership, coordinating partners, and providing technical guidance to endemic countries. ⬇️ Learn more #beatNTDs @afro.who.int https://vimeo.com/1125987117
Now available 📝World Health Organization (WHO) Weekly Epidemiological Record: Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: progress report, 2024 #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.who.int/publications...
October 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Now available 📝World Health Organization (WHO) Weekly Epidemiological Record: Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: progress report, 2024 #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.who.int/publications...
Good news from Nigeria➡️ a massive campaign to vaccinate and #beatNTDs at the same time. “The reason for this integration is to increase efficiency, save costs, reduce the burden of numerous campaigns on the public...this approach allows us to deliver everything at once.” dailypost.ng/2025/09/30/7...
7m children to get measles-rubella, polio vaccines in Kano as govt intensifies campaign nationwide
Kano State will on October 6 begin a major vaccination campaign targeting more than seven million children with measles-rubella and polio vaccines. Dr.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Good news from Nigeria➡️ a massive campaign to vaccinate and #beatNTDs at the same time. “The reason for this integration is to increase efficiency, save costs, reduce the burden of numerous campaigns on the public...this approach allows us to deliver everything at once.” dailypost.ng/2025/09/30/7...
The Neglected Tropical Diseases NGO Network conference kicks off tomorrow, and we're honored to be a sponsor. Looking forward to the powerful presentations and discussions ahead. Best wishes for a fantastic event! #NNN2025 #beatNTDs www.ntd-ngonetwork.org/2025-nnn-con...
2025 NNN Conference | NNN
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September 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The Neglected Tropical Diseases NGO Network conference kicks off tomorrow, and we're honored to be a sponsor. Looking forward to the powerful presentations and discussions ahead. Best wishes for a fantastic event! #NNN2025 #beatNTDs www.ntd-ngonetwork.org/2025-nnn-con...
"Since 2021, the number of Tanzanians requiring preventive chemotherapy for the 5 targeted NTDs...has dropped by 76 percent" #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sustaina...
Neglected diseases: Tanzania’s fight against a silent threat
Lymphatic filariasis has long challenged Tanzania, peaking between 2006 and 2015 in 119 councils nationwide.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"Since 2021, the number of Tanzanians requiring preventive chemotherapy for the 5 targeted NTDs...has dropped by 76 percent" #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sustaina...
"The success of school-based programs reflects broader integration of health interventions with education systems across the continent. This coordination maximizes impact while building sustainable delivery mechanisms for ongoing disease surveillance." #beatNTDs www.newsghana.com.gh/tanzanias-sc...
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September 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"The success of school-based programs reflects broader integration of health interventions with education systems across the continent. This coordination maximizes impact while building sustainable delivery mechanisms for ongoing disease surveillance." #beatNTDs www.newsghana.com.gh/tanzanias-sc...
Uganda is on track to being declared free of river blindness following decades of government-led interventions, Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has announced. #beatNTDs nilepost.co.ug/news/285281/...
Uganda Moves Closer to Eliminating River Blindness
Most liver cancer cases we see are linked to Hepatitis B, especially in Northern Uganda. That is why government is putting emphasis on prevention. Prevention is...
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September 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Uganda is on track to being declared free of river blindness following decades of government-led interventions, Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has announced. #beatNTDs nilepost.co.ug/news/285281/...
🇬🇭Ghana has begun MDA, covering 79 onchocerciasis-endemic districts in 15 regions, targeting about 6.3 million people. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF
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GHS begins MDA to combat NTDs - Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has commenced a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) exercise to combat three Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs); onchocerciasis (river blindness), lymphatic filari...
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September 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🇬🇭Ghana has begun MDA, covering 79 onchocerciasis-endemic districts in 15 regions, targeting about 6.3 million people. #beatNTDs #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF
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MDP Highlights of 2024 ▶️ MDP remains committed to providing Mectizan for river blindness & lymphatic filariasis elimination—as much as needed, for as long as needed—working toward goals set by @WHO Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases. #beatNTDs 👉 See our Annual Highlights https://bit.ly/452pBAG
September 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
MDP Highlights of 2024 ▶️ MDP remains committed to providing Mectizan for river blindness & lymphatic filariasis elimination—as much as needed, for as long as needed—working toward goals set by @WHO Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases. #beatNTDs 👉 See our Annual Highlights https://bit.ly/452pBAG
River blindness and LF are devastating parasitic diseases threatening millions of people worldwide. This video shows how partners work together to achieve the high coverage required to make river blindness & LF a thing of the past. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs vimeo.com/1113616658?s...
Five Billion Mectizan Treatments - High Coverage
This year we’re celebrating 5 billion Mectizan treatments donated for countries fighting river blindness and lymphatic filariasis (LF). River blindness and…
vimeo.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
River blindness and LF are devastating parasitic diseases threatening millions of people worldwide. This video shows how partners work together to achieve the high coverage required to make river blindness & LF a thing of the past. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs vimeo.com/1113616658?s...
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From Ireland to UW, William Campbell’s journey was full of unexpected turns. A lucky encounter with parasitology led him to develop ivermectin—a drug that not only treats heartworm but also prevents river blindness, saving millions. His work earned him a Nobel Prize. Sometimes, luck leads to legacy.
The Meandering Path to a Nobel Prize | On Wisconsin
With a little luck, William Campbell MS’54, PhD’57 discovered a drug that has helped millions see.
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August 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
From Ireland to UW, William Campbell’s journey was full of unexpected turns. A lucky encounter with parasitology led him to develop ivermectin—a drug that not only treats heartworm but also prevents river blindness, saving millions. His work earned him a Nobel Prize. Sometimes, luck leads to legacy.
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Last month, Chad’s Ministry of Health, with support from the Reaching the Last Mile Fund, led a major effort to stop the transmission of river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. Implemented with The Carter Center’s help, the campaign treated nearly 3 million people across 29 districts. #BeatNTDs
August 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Last month, Chad’s Ministry of Health, with support from the Reaching the Last Mile Fund, led a major effort to stop the transmission of river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. Implemented with The Carter Center’s help, the campaign treated nearly 3 million people across 29 districts. #BeatNTDs
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Now that Robinah Wanyenze’s home in eastern Uganda has ended river blindness transmission, she can focus on her future. Stories like hers make us grateful to work with partners committed to ridding the world of these illnesses and ensuring kids have healthier childhoods.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Now that Robinah Wanyenze’s home in eastern Uganda has ended river blindness transmission, she can focus on her future. Stories like hers make us grateful to work with partners committed to ridding the world of these illnesses and ensuring kids have healthier childhoods.
#InternationalYouthDay
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#beatNTDs The Mectizan Expert Committee provides oversight for the Mectizan Donation Program. Meets regularly to review applications, hear from partners, and discuss emerging issues. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF
Learn more about the MEC's activities in 2024 >> https://bit.ly/45stVZG
Learn more about the MEC's activities in 2024 >> https://bit.ly/45stVZG
August 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
#beatNTDs The Mectizan Expert Committee provides oversight for the Mectizan Donation Program. Meets regularly to review applications, hear from partners, and discuss emerging issues. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF
Learn more about the MEC's activities in 2024 >> https://bit.ly/45stVZG
Learn more about the MEC's activities in 2024 >> https://bit.ly/45stVZG
Congratulations to Prof. Hugh Taylor on the publication of his memoir, Opening Eyes. He was the 2006 recipient of the Merck Mectizan Award, in recognition of numerous contributions and sustained dedication to the fight against river blindness. #StampOutOncho #beatNTDs www.iapb.org/news/prof-hu...
Prof Hugh Taylor releases book Opening Eyes; Preventer of Blindness - The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
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August 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Congratulations to Prof. Hugh Taylor on the publication of his memoir, Opening Eyes. He was the 2006 recipient of the Merck Mectizan Award, in recognition of numerous contributions and sustained dedication to the fight against river blindness. #StampOutOncho #beatNTDs www.iapb.org/news/prof-hu...
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IT'S LIVE! @taskforce.bsky.social's Fiscal Year 2024 annual report “One by One: The Gains Are Won is here!” Explore the global health impact of our nearly 20 programs and read inspiring stories of the individuals who are helping build healthier lives for all. Learn more: bit.ly/45573PC
August 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
IT'S LIVE! @taskforce.bsky.social's Fiscal Year 2024 annual report “One by One: The Gains Are Won is here!” Explore the global health impact of our nearly 20 programs and read inspiring stories of the individuals who are helping build healthier lives for all. Learn more: bit.ly/45573PC
“Guyana is undoubtedly a leading force in public health in the Region of the Americas,” said Dr. Kim Eva Dickson, PAHO-WHO Representative. “Guyana’s commitment to eliminating lymphatic filariasis is a model for other countries." #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.paho.org/en/news/7-8-...
Guyana’s Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis: A Story of Hope, Leadership, and Community
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – 7 AUGUST 2025 -In a brightly lit training room in Georgetown, healthcare workers from across Guyana gathered with a shared mission: to contribute towards the elimination of lympha...
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August 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“Guyana is undoubtedly a leading force in public health in the Region of the Americas,” said Dr. Kim Eva Dickson, PAHO-WHO Representative. “Guyana’s commitment to eliminating lymphatic filariasis is a model for other countries." #beatNTDs #EliminateLF www.paho.org/en/news/7-8-...