IHI hosts first-ever World NTD Day
Ifakara Health Institute today hosted the first-ever World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day with a colorful event held in Bagamoyo – Tanzania’s old capital located 80 kilometers north-west of the country’s main port and commercial capital, Dar es Salaam.
Going forward, the World NTD Day will be marked on January 30 every year as an awareness day for addressing neglected tropical diseases. 2020 is a special year for the global health response to NTDs because in this year United Nations publishes its 10-year plan for reducing NTDs.
In observing the Day today, IHI researchers led by Dr. Michael Mihayo joined Bagamoyo residents and local authorities, including the District Commissioner, at a special gathering at Nianjema Primary School. The researchers shared their knowledge, experience and a report on NTDs which was presented by Dr. Mihayo himself.
Read MoreGoing forward, the World NTD Day will be marked on January 30 every year as an awareness day for addressing neglected tropical diseases. 2020 is a special year for the global health response to NTDs because in this year United Nations publishes its 10-year plan for reducing NTDs.
In observing the Day today, IHI researchers led by Dr. Michael Mihayo joined Bagamoyo residents and local authorities, including the District Commissioner, at a special gathering at Nianjema Primary School. The researchers shared their knowledge, experience and a report on NTDs which was presented by Dr. Mihayo himself.
