Global Network Press Releases
7.28.10
Mapping of Neglected Tropical Diseases Critical to Control and Elimination Efforts
To take full advantage of recent increased financial commitments from some governments, international agencies, and philanthropies, accurate and up-to-date mapping of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) needs to be implemented to help improve the precision of decision-making in NTD control and elimination, says a new editorial, "The Global Atlas of Helminth Infection: Mapping the Way Forward in Neglected Tropical Disease Control," published July 27 in the open-access journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
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7.19.10
Dr. Neeraj Mistry named Managing Director, Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Washington, D.C. – Sabin Vaccine Institute announced today that Dr. Neeraj Mistry has been appointed Managing Director of the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (Global Network).
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5.25.10
8-point manifesto urges increased control, elimination and R&D efforts against NTDs
Although advances in the control and elimination of neglected infections have been steadily increasing in the past decade—specifically with heightened interest by policy makers, governments, the World Health Organization (WHO), and private philanthropies—more can and must be done, says a new editorial, "'Manifesto' for Advancing the Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases," published May 25 in the open-access journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
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5.18.10
New ways to tackle neglected tropical diseases
A debate published today in PLoS Medicine examines new approaches to tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), with three viewpoints from experts in the field—including Sabin President Dr. Peter Hotez—arguing which approach shows the most promise.
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5.17.10
Global Network, Fundación Mundo Sano and the Instituto de Investigaciones en Enfermedades Tropicales Partner to Tackle NTDs
The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases announced today that it is partnering with the Fundación Mundo Sano and the Instituto de Investigaciones en Enfermedades Tropicales to develop a new initiative to fight Stronglyloides stercoralis and other Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) in Argentina.
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4.29.10
Michael W. Marine Appointed CEO Of Sabin Vaccine Institute
Michael W. Marine, former U.S. Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, announced Sabin's Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mort Hyman and President Dr. Peter Hotez. Ambassador Marine served 32 years in the U.S. State Department's Foreign Service and was a six time recipient of the Department's Superior Honor Award.
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4.27.10
Neglected Infection Control Is Better Investment than Nuclear Weaponry
For a tiny fraction of the cost of maintaining a nuclear arsenal, the 11 nuclear power states (United States, Russia, United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, Israel, Iran, and possibly Syria) could eliminate neglected infections within their borders
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4.6.10
Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases Announces Winners for the 2010 Just 50 Cents Campus Challenge
April 6, 2010: After months of creative fundraising efforts and hard work to raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), George Washington University students came in first place for both the individual and group campaigns for the Global Network’s signature grassroots initiative, the Just 50 Cents Campus Challenge.
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1.25.10
Neglected Tropical Diseases Not Limited to Tropics: Diseases Found in the Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic
Demonstrating that the burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is not just dependent on climate, but mainly related to incidence of poverty
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1.14.10
Earthquake in Haiti
As we know first-hand from our work in fighting neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Haiti, the impact of this devastating earthquake will be felt for years to come. It is incumbent on all of us to do our part to help the people of Haiti get through this tragic situation.
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1.11.10
Global Network Ambassador and Actress Alyssa Milano Commits to Matching Donation by Campus Challenge Group Campaign Winner
The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases announced today that up to $25,000 of a previous donation that actress Alyssa Milano pledged in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs),
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12.25.09
A Note from the Global Network
With great regret The Sabin Vaccine Institute announces the resignation of Kari Stoever.
Ms. Stoever has been with Sabin since 2004. She initially served as Program Manager for the Human Hookworm Vaccine Initiative. In 2006, she transitioned to help establish the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, the catalyst for bringing an integrated global approach to combating neglected tropical diseases that affect nearly one in six humans.
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12.14.09
Global Network Applauds U.S. Senate Approval of Funds to Help Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, a major initiative of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, hailed Senate action to increase funding to end the neglect of disabling, devastating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the Senate FY 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Conference Report.
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11.2.09
The Global Network Taps Physician, Humanitarian and Television Star Dr. Andy Baldwin to Serve as Grassroots Ambassador
The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases today announced Andrew Baldwin, M.D. as Grassroots Ambassador for the organization. In this role, the physician, humanitarian and former star of ABC’s “The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman” will work to raise the profile of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by educating the public about these disabling, debilitating, and even deadly diseases that affect 1.4 billion people worldwide, many who live on less than $1.25 a day.
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11.2.09
Global Network Launches Signature Grassroots Campaign, Just 50 Cents, with Campus Challenge Contest
Today the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases launched its signature grassroots funding and awareness campaign, Just 50 Cents. A major component of Just 50 Cents is the Just 50 Cents Campus Challenge, a contest which provides an opportunity for full-time undergraduate and graduate college students to become Student Ambassadors in the fight to prevent and eliminate the world’s most neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The contest will run from November 2, 2009 to April 2, 2010.
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10.28.09
Global Network and Malaria No More Applaud Expansion of the Congressional Malaria Caucus Mandate to Include NTDs
The Global Network and Malaria No More praise the Congressional Malaria Caucus and its Co-Chairs, Chairman Donald M. Payne and Representative John Boozman, for announcing today the expansion of the Caucus’ mandate to include attention to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
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10.27.09
New Analysis Reveals that Neglected Tropical Diseases are Devastating Member Nations of the Islamic Conference
A new analysis in the open-access journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, reveals that disabling, debilitating and sometimes deadly neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are devastating the member nations of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). The OIC is comprised of 57 nations and serves as the “collective voice of the Muslim world.”
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9.23.09
Pres. Clinton Announces Commitment from IDB, Global Network, and PAHO to Fight NTDs in the Americas
New York, September 23, 2009 —At the Clinton Global Initiative today, the Inter-American Development Bank joined with the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases to announce their commitment to mobilize $30 million from the public and private sectors to raise awareness and funding for NTD control and elimination in the Americas, supported by technical assistance from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), regional office of the World Health Organization for the Americas.
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9.22.09
Miss Universe Organization, Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases Join Forces to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
NEW YORK, September 22, 2009—The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases is proud to announce a new partnership with the Miss Universe Organization aimed at educating millions across Latin America and the Caribbean about the need to control and eliminate neglected tropical diseases across the region.
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