RLMFund
@RLMFund
Nov 10
With more awareness around the suffering caused by neglected tropical diseases, we can #EndTheNeglect and focus on progress toward an Africa free of NTDs.

Share this post to help people understand what it will take to build a future free of NTDs.

#RLMF #NTDs #GlobalHealth #EndNTDs
Photo of a man with lymphatic filariasis standing outside. Text reads: “Answers to the most common questions about NTDs,” with an arrow indicating to swipe and green decorative rings in the bottom right corner.Photo of a female health worker holding a bottle of Mectizan. Text reads: “Q: What are neglected tropical diseases? A: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are preventable and treatable diseases that affect more than 1 billion people worldwide.”
Close-up photo of a health worker placing medication into an open palm. Text reads: “Q: Why are they called ‘neglected’? A: Despite their enormous impact, NTDs have historically received less attention and investment than many other diseases.”Close-up photo of a mosquito resting on a white mesh surface. Text reads: “Q: How do NTDs spread? A: Transmission depends on the type of disease. For example, river blindness is spread by the bite of infected blackflies, and lymphatic filariasis is a mosquito-borne disease.”
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Nov 4
Dignity and inclusion are at the center of NTD programs. Diseases like river blindness and lymphatic filariasis can cause lasting disability, which is why programs focus both on prevention and care.

#EndNTDs #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #DisabilityInclusion #CommunityHealth #NTDs #RLMF
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Oct 29
Every RLMF-supported country has a distinct context, including geographic, climate, and political challenges. To address these obstacles, RLMF’s approach is rooted in country ownership, local expertise, and equitable access.

#RLMF #UniteActEliminate #EndNTDs
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Oct 21
Alongside a global coalition of partners, we have increased the number of countries in the RLMF portfolio, delivered millions of treatments, and supported countries on their way to NTD elimination.

#RLMF #RiverBlindness #LymphaticFilariasis #EndNTDs
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Oct 14
Behind the statistic:

🌍 Decades of country leadership.
🏥 A growing health care workforce.
🤝 Collaborations between governments, donors, pharmaceutical companies, and global health partners.

All of this made it possible for 172 million fewer people to require lymphatic just one year.

#RLMF #LymphaticFilariasis #EndNTDs #GlobalHealth
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Oct 8
River blindness is one of the leading infectious causes of preventable blindness. #WorldSightDay

Country-led programs are charting a future where no one loses their sight to river blindness. These efforts focus on prevention and treatment while also caring for those living with ty.

#RLMF #RiverBlindness #BeatNTDs #EndNTDs #GlobalHealth
Photo of a health worker writing in a notebook. Text on a pink gradient circle reads: “Today is World Sight Day.”Pink graphic with an illustration of an eye. Text reads: “River blindness is a preventable disease that can cause severe itching, skin damage, and permanent vision loss.”
Orange graphic with an illustration of an eye. Text reads: “No one should lose their sight because of a disease that can be prevented and treated. RLMF is working with countries and partners to accelerate the elimination of river blindness in Africa and Yemen.”
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Oct 5
From #RC76AFRO to #UNGA81 and the annual Neglected Tropical Diseases NGO Network conference, one message remains clear: Elimination happens when countries lead, communities drive change, and partners come together.

#RLMF #WHOAfro #GlobalHealth #NTDs #NNN
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Oct 1
Decades of country leadership and global partnership have laid the groundwork for NTD elimination across Africa.

Continued investment in national programs means that hard-won gains and system improvements will keep communities healthy and thriving for generations to come. h #HealthEquity #RLMF
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Sep 23
The global health challenges are clear at #UNGA. But so is the opportunity to make tangible progress through country action and continued investment in NTD elimination.

NTD investments go further than health, supporting education, clean water access, gender equality, and more MF #NTDElimination #GlobalHealth #EndNTDs #SDGs
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Sep 17
Training more health workers means more people can get safe and appropriate care closer to home. Morbidity management is a critical part of elimination strategies because success isn’t just ending disease transmission; it’s ensuring that high-quality care is woven into health ForAll #WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Sep 14
NTD elimination isn’t the end of the impact. National programs build more resilient health systems that can maintain progress while also applying infrastructure, learning, and expertise to other pressing health challenges.

#RLMF #NTDElimination #GlobalHealth #HealthSystems
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Sep 11
Investing in local expertise and community-led solutions is key. With the dedication and passion of community health workers, programs can bring essential health services closer to families.

#EndNTDs #GlobalHealth #CommunityHealthWorkers #Localization #HealthEquity #HealthSystems #RLMF
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Sep 10
💧 Safe water. Stronger communities. A healthier future free from NTDs.

#EndNTDs #WaterForAll #WASH #HealthEquity #RiverBlindness #LymphaticFilariasis #RLMF
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Sep 8
We can’t eliminate a disease without knowing where it is, who is most affected, and where interventions can have the greatest impact. Thanks to epidemiologists, countries have the data to answer these questions and move closer to elimination.

#FieldEpidemiologyDay #RLMF Health #Epidemiology #DiseaseSurveillance #HealthSystems
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Sep 2
RLMF is a global coalition of partners working faster, smarter, and together to eliminate river blindness and lymphatic filariasis.

Learn more: ReachingTheLastMileFund.org

#EndNTDs #GlobalHealth #Localization #CommunityHealth #Africa #HealthEquity #RLMF
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Aug 31
Every dollar invested in NTD prevention helps improve school attendance, increase workforce productivity, and nurture economies. Health, social, and economic wins are all intertwined in NTD programs, supporting community well-being from every angle.

#EndNTDs #HealthForAll uity #SustainableDevelopment #RLMF
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Aug 25
NTD elimination programs have benefits that endure for generations: improving access to care in remote areas, training community health workers, and supporting data collection and disease surveillance.

Investing in NTD elimination today makes it possible for Africa to be
#EndNTDs #UniversalHealthCoverage #PrimaryHealthCare #AfricanLeadership #HealthSystems #GlobalHealth #RLMF
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Aug 24
💧 Water does more than quench thirst. Swipe to learn why clean water helps eliminate diseases like river blindness and lymphatic filariasis.

#WorldWaterWeek #EndNTDs #WaterForAll #WASH #HealthEquity #RiverBlindness #LymphaticFilariasis #RLMF
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Dark blue background with side-by-side photos of women filling up buckets with unclean water from a river. Text reads: “These insects put communities at risk by transmitting diseases like river blindness and lymphatic filariasis.”Dark blue background with a photo of a child filling a bucket with clean water from a spigot and a close-up photo of someone washing their hands with clean water. Text reads: “Access to safe water can…” above a list: “Reduce the need to visit these water sources; lower risk of disease exposure; support healthier communities.
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Aug 20
🦟 Many people associate mosquitoes with malaria, but they also transmit lymphatic filariasis, which threatens hundreds of millions and can cause severe limb swelling, disability, and stigma.

On #WorldMosquitoDay, we celebrate the governments, health workers, and volunteers a future without LF.

#EndNTDs #LymphaticFilariasis #AfricanLeadership #HealthForAll #RLMF
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RLMFund
@RLMFund
Aug 19
From health workers who ensure families get preventative medication to researchers studying new solutions, each shows up with compassion and commitment. Across African communities, these local leaders are creating a future where NTDs no longer hold people back.

#EndNTDs lthForAll #RLMF #WorldHumanitarianDay
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