66th World Health Assembly — Historic Resolution on all 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases
May 29, 2013 The World Health Assembly today adopted a resolution on all 17 neglected tropical diseases.…
Global Partners Making Progress Against NTDs, New Report Shows
Jan 16, 2013 From Promises to Progress, released on first anniversary of historic London Declaration on NTDs, outlines major successes, existing gaps and a path toward reaching ambitious 2020 goals.…
The END Fund Launches to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa
Nov 26, 2012 Ellen Agler, Chief Executive Officer of the END Fund, a private philanthropic initiative to combat the seven most common neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa, announced today the official launch of the END Fund, as well as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s commitment of US$ 2 million to the END Fund.…
Hudson Institute – Social and Economic Impact Review on Neglected Tropical Diseases
Nov 11, 2012 In a new review on the social and economic impact of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Hudson Institute examines the seven most common NTDs, not only as health issues, but also as a global macroeconomic concern.…
An Urgent Appeal to Treat Those at Risk in Mali
Sep 06, 2012 The END Fund, the world’s first private philanthropic initiative to combat the seven most common neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa, announced today an urgent fundraising appeal to ensure continued treatment of almost 12 million people in Mali.…
The US Launch of the END Fund
Jun 19, 2012 On the evening of June 12, Legatum co-hosted a reception at the Plaza Hotel in New York City to officially launch the END Fund.…
Appointment of Ellen Agler as CEO of The END Fund
Apr 16, 2012 The END Fund, a private philanthropic fund to combat the seven most common Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Ellen Agler to serve as Chief Executive Officer.…