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Hookworm Parasite Shows How Coronavirus Could Devastate Rural America
The parasite, eradicated in much of the US, flourishes in low-income rural areas. Read more
A New Youth-Led Organization Just Launched to Fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
The End the Neglect campaign aims to raise awareness and call for action on the elimination of NTDs. Read more
Jan. 30 Is the First-Ever World NTD Day. What That Means — and Why It Matters
Neglected tropical diseases affect more than 1.5 billion people worldwide. Read more
Global Citizen’s Action Taker of the Week: Mandy Beck from Düsseldorf
"We, as Global Citizens, stand for a world where health is not a privilege but a human right." Read more
How One African Country Is Working to Eliminate a Neglected Tropical Disease
Trachoma, which can cause blindness, has been eliminated in 46 out of 50 regions in Uganda. Read more
Uganda Could Be the First African Country to Eliminate This Blinding Disease
Nearly 21 million people worldwide are impacted by river blindness — and 99% are in Africa. Read more
How Health Workers Are Reaching a Nomadic Tribe in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Ateker tribe often slips through the cracks of health systems due to their nomadic lifestyle. Read more
A Year on From Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, How Your Actions Are Already Changing Lives
Over $7 billion in commitments are set to impact 121 million lives — and it’s already happening. Read more