@bridges2develop.bsky.social
Predictable procurement, manufacturing strategy, financing mechanisms, WHO policy & strong stewardship are all needed to ensure #equitable access.
Read our full reflection here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/financ...
#beatNTDs #innovation #globalhealth
From #moxidectin to pediatric praziquantel and the ivermectin–albendazole FDC, promising tools are emerging — but only coordinated planning will unlock their full impact.
@stop2030.org
Our symposium brought together leaders across sectors to discuss how countries, funders, pharma, and technical partners can prepare for new medicines entering the pipeline.
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At #TropMed25, financing and access to NTD innovations were a key theme for Bridges. The donation model has taken us far, but sustainable access pathways are essential for the uptake of new innovations that will allow us to reach WHO’s NTD Roadmap 2030 control and elimination goals.
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Inspired to hear the first data from groundbreaking study, MAP-FGS, at #TropMed25! The first study to estimate the prevalence of FGS across sub-Saharan Africa, filling crucial data gaps to guide regional interventions for at-risk women and girls. www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-le... #FGSchisto #beatNTDs
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Proud of our Bridges interns at #TropMed25! 2025 interns both presented their master’s theses: Nikita on diabetes & lymphatic filariasis in India and Israel on adolescent boys’ attitudes toward menstruation in Ghana.
Grateful to reconnect with past interns too- the future of global health is bright!
🎗️ 17 Nov is #CervicalCancerElimination Day.
Female genital schistosomiasis (#FGSchisto) affects millions of women and girls, yet it is invisible in cervical cancer strategies.
FGS ↑ risk of HPV/HIV & mimics cervical cancer.
🧩Integration saves lives.
Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#BeatNTDs #SRHR
🎗️ 17 Nov is #CervicalCancerElimination Day.
Female genital schistosomiasis (#FGSchisto) affects millions of women and girls, yet it is invisible in cervical cancer strategies.
FGS ↑ risk of HPV/HIV & mimics cervical cancer.
🧩Integration saves lives.
Learn more: bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#BeatNTDs #SRHR
Moderated by Andre Picard, the panel shared positive examples of strategic collaborations leveraging various mechanisms including in Chagas, FGS and Moxidectin and reminded us to keep dreaming big, even during this funding crisis. #globalhealth #beatntds #advocacy #innovation
11.11.2025 12:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Canadian Network on NTDs and @dndi.org put on a great event tonight with panel from GHIT Fund, IDRC, Grand Challenges Canada & AN2 Therapeutics on collaborative R & D for neglected patients like Mulikat, a Noma survivor and advocate.
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Kicking off the first full day of #TropMed25 with an energising panel discussing scientists’ role in global health diplomacy. In the context of COVID, new leadership and post-truth, the importance of health diplomacy in international relations has grown #iAmTropMed #globalhealth @astmh.bsky.social
10.11.2025 14:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bridges is at the @astmh.bsky.social strengthening partnerships, amplifying voices from affected countries, and aligning with partners to support access, stewardship planning and policy and scale up. Check out our highlights around FGS, the PINE project, and @stop2030.org. bit.ly/4p5ZZtw #IamTropMed
09.11.2025 22:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We're proud to have been a part of this project integrating #FGS care into sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya. Check out the policy brief from @frontlineaids.bsky.social sharing key lessons learned! #beatNTDs #FGSchisto
22.10.2025 16:23 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Proud to share our new study in PLOS Global Public Health on integrating FGS care into SRH services in Kenya. Addressing this neglected disease is key to advancing women’s health and equity. Read more: doi.org/10.1371/jour...
#globalhealth #womenshealth #FGSchisto #beatNTDs
🚨 New Publication Alert 🚨
It may be time for policy makers and programs to consider moving toward age based fixed dose ivermectin for MDA. The data supports safer, simpler, more equitable treatment.
We're proud to share a new study in PLOS NTDs, read more
🔗 bit.ly/3K1mHDR
#globalhealth #beatNTDs
📰 BLOG! Kenya: #FGS integration in action
What happens when #FrontlineAIDS, @lvcthealth.bsky.social & @bridges2develop.bsky.social - supported by @ciffchild.bsky.social - put FGS on the #SRHR agenda?
🚺 8,856 women screened
💊 2,441 treated
👩🏾⚕️ 745 workers trained
frontlineaids.org/kenya-female...
Bridges is proud to have partnered on this important work integrating female genital schistosomiasis #FGSchisto
screening into sexual and reproductive health #SRH services in #Kenya! Over 8000 women were screened resulting in approx. 28% diagnosed with FGS. bit.ly/4niJgT5 #beatNTDs #integration
We were honoured to meet artists Omoregie Osakpolor & Ala Kheir behind Reframing Neglect—a powerful exhibit on the impact of NTDs & a tribute to those fighting them. Thanks to the END Fund & Swiss Alliance for NTDs for bringing it to 🇨🇭! #beatNTDs #globalhealth #photography
05.09.2025 22:55 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) affects women & girls without safe water or sanitation. It's caused by a parasite caught during daily water use. This #WorldWaterWeek, FIG calls for clean water, hygiene & sanitation to help #BeatNTDs.
🔗 bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#WorldWaterWeek2025 #FGSchisto
🌍✨ We’re proud to share our 2024 Annual Report!
This past year marked important transitions and new horizons for Bridges to Development.
💡 Read how we worked with partners worldwide to deliver impact:
👉 bit.ly/BridgesAR2024
#GlobalHealth #SustainableDevelopment #Partnerships #Innovation
We are excited to welcome our newest FIG member, Speak Up Africa 🎉
Based in Senegal, they’re championing African-led solutions for public health and sustainable development.
bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#EndFGS #EndTheNeglect #FGSchisto #BeatNTDs
Welcome new FIG members- @NALA_Foudation.
Based in Ethiopia, NALA aims to break the poverty cycle by eradicating #NTDs and other diseases of poverty with a holistic approach that targets the root causes of those diseases. Together we will work to #EndTheNeglect on #FGSchisto. #BeatNTDs
📢 Read our joint letter to #G7 Leaders, urging them to take action on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). These diseases affect 1 in 8 people globally, and are mostly preventable and treatable as a public health problem. 👉 bit.ly/G7-NTD-LETTE...
#InvestInNTDs #EndNTDs #G7Summit #CdnPoli #beatNTDs
A big hello to Pakachere 👋
As an organisation dedicated to improving the health of Malawians, Pakachere joins the FGS Integration Group (FIG). Their expertise and dedication will be vital as we work together to #EndTheNeglect and push for #FGS integration!
#beatNTDs
1️⃣ week to go!
Join us for a webinar on "Integrating #FGS into #SRH Services" with case studies & key lessons learnt from Kenya 🇰🇪
⏰ 12 June @ 11am BST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/fgsjunewebinar
🗣️ Interpretation available in French & Portuguese
@ciffchild.bsky.social @bridges2develop.bsky.social #LVCT
Last week, Caroline @bridges2develop.bsky.social joined a delegation of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) experts hosted by the Canadian Network for NTDs in Ottawa. Thank you @stankutcher.sencanada.ca for using your platform to fight for continued funding for Neglected Tropical Diseases #beatNTDs
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Last week @bridges2develop.bsky.social's Julie Jacobson was proud to participate in @mundosano.bsky.social 's 1st annual Global Health conference in Madrid! She spoke to challenges in NTD elimination and solutions like
@stop2030.org novel fixed-dose IVM and ALB coformulation for STH. #beatNTDs
Do you work in Neglected Tropical Diseases #NTDs or Sexual and Reproductive Health #SRHR programs in Malawi?
Join us for a webinar about Female Genital Schistosomiasis #FGSchisto in Malawi at 10:30am CAT June 4!
FGS Integration Group (FIG) partner @Pakachere is presenting!
Register🔗 bit.ly/malawiFGS
Join us in welcoming The Global Alliance for NTDs Elimination (GANE), an organisation based in Kenya, committed to #EndTheNeglect of NTDs through awareness, advocacy, and policy, to the FGS Integration Group [FIG]. We are excited to be working with them to #EndFGS #BeatNTDs #FGSchisto
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We are excited to have new members GANEKenya, NALA_Foundation and Pakachere 🥳 join the FGS Integration Group (FIG), united by a shared goal to #EndFGS and improve the lives of women and girls in Africa. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/FIG-schisto
#FGSchisto #EndtheNeglect #beatNTDs @gsa.bsky.social
