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Employee Spotlight: Kelly Yotebieng

Blog Post|5.09.23|

Public Health is a great way to connect with and improve the existence of our fellow humans, and a chance to create positive change. “I am a medical anthropologist by trade,” says Kelly Yotebieng, a director on our Programs team at the END Fund. “I have a master’s in public health, but my PHD is in medical anthropology. The appeal of the END Fund is that we are so focused on the individual person that these NTDs are affecting, rather than a sole focus on the vector or parasite.” For nearly two-years, Kelly has played a pivotal role within our Programs department, leading on all things Flagship Fund. Kelly and her team support programmatic efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Mauretania, Eretria, and India.

Webinar on the economic benefits of ending NTDs in Nigeria

Blog Post|5.05.23|

We are pleased to invite you to a Zoom webinar on ending neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. Please find below, more information on this event. Theme: Investing in the Elimination of NTDs in Nigeria by 2030 – Why Nigeria Should Act Now Date: 9th May 2023 Time: 10am-11:30am West African Time Summary: In 2022,…

The END Fund and the County First Ladies Association Announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Collaborate on the Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Kenya.

Blog Post|4.07.23|

Nairobi, Kenya, April 7, 2023 – In commemoration of the World Health Day 2023 today themed ‘Health for all’, the END Fund and the County First Ladies Association have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their partnership in the delivery of interventions, including advocacy, public health financing, and resource mobilization, to contribute…

Nigerian Economy Could Gain Approximately US$19 Billion By Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases By 2030

Blog Post|4.03.23|

The Nigerian economy will add approximately USD $19 billion in increased productivity if the country continues to stay on track to meet its 2030 elimination targets for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), according to a new study produced by Deloitte and commissioned by the END Fund. A fundamental commitment of the United Nation’s Global Goals and…

Reframing Neglect – UN World NTD Day 2023

Blog Post|2.01.23|

January 30, 2023 marked the fourth annual World NTD Day. We have come a long way since the United Nations officially dedicated this day to commemorate the progress made against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). So far, 47 countries have eliminated at least one NTD and 600 million fewer people require treatment for NTDs than they…

The END Fund, WHO, and Reaching the Last Mile Unveil Exhibition by Artist Aïda Muluneh at the UN for World NTD Day

Blog Post|1.30.23|

Leaders united by the power of art for advocacy highlight urgent need for collective action and investments to achieve the end of neglected tropical diseases JANUARY 30 at 6:30 AM ET (United Nations Headquarters; New York, NY) – The END Fund, together with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Reaching the Last Mile (RLM), an…

Statement: END Fund Announces $161 Million in Co-Investment with Government Partners at the Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases

Blog Post|6.23.22|

June 23, 2022 In response to the Kigali Declaration on NTDs, the END Fund is proud to commit $161 million, which has been funded through the generosity of our major donors, to co-invest with government partners to achieve a world without NTDs by 2030. The commitment was officially announced today by Dr. Carol Karutu, Vice…

Helmsley Charitable Trust Announces Catalytic Investment to Eliminate Two Neglected Tropical Diseases in East Africa

Blog Post|4.27.22|

Investment in the Reaching the Last Mile Fund, led by the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court and administered by the END Fund, comes in the leadup to the Kigali Summit on Malaria and NTDs Abu Dhabi, 26 April 2022 – The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust announced an historic investment to eliminate…

A Leader Among Leaders: Dr. Mwele Ntuli Malecela

Blog Post|2.11.22|

By Ellen Agler, CEO of the END Fund This week, we mourn the passing of a leader among leaders: Dr. Mwele Ntuli Malecela. To work in the field of Neglected Tropical Diseases without Mwele, as she was affectionately known by so many, feels instantly different. Her influence runs so deep and so wide that her…

NTD Champions are the Model for Collaboration and Impact

Blog Post|1.28.22|

By Taylor Mann, Associate Director of Public Affairs, the END Fund Since its formation in 2020, a group of Champions consistently leveraged their passion, skills, and networks in concert to fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This network of international and Pan African leaders are shining examples of how individuals can use their voices to…