Timor-Leste Eliminates Trachoma as Public Health Problem

Multi-disease elimination in Africa is possible. We are already seeing measurable progress across the region in the fight against #NTDs, #malaria and other communicable diseases. Now is the time to scale what works through sustained investment, strategic partnerships and smarter use of resources for greater impact. The World Health Organization African Region is intensifying efforts to tailor interventions to high-burden areas, with the goal of accelerating progress and bringing disease elimination within reach. https://lnkd.in/dS7UfqhD #EndingDiseasesInAfrica

Multi-disease elimination is within reach—and effective campaigns are a critical part of getting there. The Health Campaign Effectiveness Coalition is working across malaria, NTDs, nutrition, polio, and other vaccine-preventable disease programs and partners at the country, regional, and global levels to turn lessons learned into more collaborative, integrated, country-led approaches that strengthen campaigns and accelerate progress toward elimination.

Elephantiasis: A Preventable Disease Still Misunderstood in Many Communities Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, remains a public health concern in parts of Nigeria, particularly in warm, humid regions where mosquito populations thrive. The disease is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes carrying parasitic worms that damage the lymphatic system, often resulting in severe, disfiguring swelling, most commonly in the limbs. Despite being a well-understood medical condition, misconceptions around its cause persist in some communities, often delaying prevention efforts or appropriate care-seeking behavior. Public health interventions including mass drug administration campaigns, vector control, and community health education through Primary Health Centres (PHCs) have made measurable progress in reducing transmission in endemic areas. As health communicators and professionals, we have a role to play in reinforcing accurate information: elephantiasis is preventable and manageable when addressed early, and community-level awareness is key to breaking transmission cycles. What more can be done to strengthen public health messaging around neglected tropical diseases like this one? #PublicHealth #NaijaHealth #HealthAwareness #NeglectedTropicalDiseases #GlobalHealth Write a message…

Turning conversations into priorities for action. At #ELFIC2025 in Abidjan, experts from across Africa and beyond shared evidence, experiences and ideas on strengthening preparedness for Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases. The new conference report captures the key insights and recommendations from these discussions, providing a roadmap for stronger coordination, surveillance, research, financing, community engagement and data sharing. Watch the report launch overview and read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ewXMFta9 #ELFIC2025 OOASWAHO || West African Health Organization CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) Bloom Public Health Corona Management Systems (CMS)

🦟 World Mosquito Day 2026 | Pakistan: From Innovation to Impact Pakistan is demonstrating how innovation, new technologies and stronger public health approaches can help protect communities from malaria and dengue. As Hon. Syed Mustufa Kamal, Federal Minister of Health, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Pakistan, highlights, embracing scientific advances such as Wolbachia can help countries respond to evolving public health challenges and build a healthier, more sustainable future. 🌏 Innovation matters most when it can be translated into practical solutions that protect communities and strengthen disease control. #WorldMosquitoDay #WorldMosquitoDay2026 #MalariaElimination #Dengue #VectorControl #Innovation #APMEN #Pakistan #ZeroMalaria

One vector-control system can support multiple disease programmes. WHO is examining an integrated approach to vector control for malaria and neglected tropical diseases. This can reduce duplicated efforts and improve the speed and accuracy of interventions. Effective integration requires: • Shared surveillance and environmental data. • Risk-based targeting of locations. • Disease-specific interventions. • Measurable operational and health outcomes. Integration is not about doing the same thing everywhere—it is about using shared intelligence to make better decisions. #VectorControl #IntegratedVectorManagement #Malaria #NTDs #PublicHealth

Australia has a new five-year strategic plan to reduce tuberculosis (TB) rates, and improve health equity outcomes. Australia remains a low-incidence country. However, some population groups are more affected by TB. The new plan builds on existing programs and introduces a stronger focus on reducing disparities in health outcomes. It supports the goal of TB pre-elimination (defined as 1 case per 100,000 population) in Australia by 2030, while delivering culturally appropriate care for everyone affected by TB. Find out more in the latest edition of the Communicable Diseases Intelligence journal: https://lnkd.in/dKe2eeeu #AustralianCDC #Tuberculosis #CommunicableDiseaseIntelligence

New WHO global center in China to accelerate worldwide push to end tuberculosis epidemic: BEIJING, Aug. 28 — A new World Health Organization (WHO) global collaboration center for tuberculosis… https://lnkd.in/gzqB9xZw #HEALTH #International

A dengue-free community begins with responsible actions. Keep your surroundings clean and eliminate mosquito breeding sites.🦟 Dengue remains an important public health concern in Bangladesh, reminding us that prevention, timely diagnosis, appropriate care, and continuous surveillance are essential. At Amader Gram Cancer Care & Research Center (AGCRC), we are currently working on a dengue-focused research initiative to better understand the disease burden and related risk factors at the community level. Our work goes beyond collecting numbers. Through field-level data collection, patient assessment, community engagement, and systematic analysis, we aim to generate evidence that can contribute to better understanding and stronger public health responses. The ongoing work is also a reminder that research is not only about publications—it is about understanding real-world health challenges and turning evidence into meaningful action. Prevention is better than cure — Stay alert, stay safe from dengue. #Dengue #DengueResearch #PublicHealth #HealthResearch #CommunityHealth #Research #DataDrivenHealth #Bangladesh #AGCRC

📢 New publication: MERS-CoV and zoonotic spillover risk I’m very pleased to share our recent publication in the Journal of Infection and Public Health: Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/eRUzW6q2 🔎 Evidence gaps identified ·      Despite the persistent risk of MERS-CoV spillover and outbreaks, we found limited evidence on effective, evidence-based mitigation measures and the pathways driving spillover ·      There are also important gaps in understanding the social, cultural and behavioural factors that influence risk and the uptake of mitigation measures There is a need to prioritise research that generates evidence for effective, equitable and context-specific risk mitigation strategies. Critically, this should include social and behavioural research co-delivered with communities and integrated into public health programmes, ensuring interventions are relevant and capable of protecting communities from future MERS-CoV outbreaks. A sincere thank you to all co-authors, collaborators and the WHO-coordinated MERS Expert Reference Group who contributed their expertise and time to this work, and to the wider team whose contributions helped bring this research together. #GlobalHealth #InfectiousDiseases #OneHealth #MERSCoV #Zoonoses #PandemicPreparedness #Research #PublicHealth