What's happening for World NTD Day 2026?
World NTD Day 2026: A Global Wave of Action
Momentum is building as partners, communities, and countries around the world prepare to mark World NTD Day 2026 with a vibrant line‑up of activities. From high‑profile advocacy moments to community‑driven celebrations, this year’s events highlight the collective commitment to ending neglected tropical diseases and advancing health equity. Below is a growing snapshot of what’s planned across the globe, showcasing the creativity, leadership, and collaboration driving this movement forward.
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| 28 January 2026 |
ESPEN Webinar: World NTD Day 2026: Protecting Africa’s NTD Progress in the Time of Global Uncertainty. WHO's Expanded Special Project for the Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ESPEN) will mark World NTD Day 2026 with a regional webinar on 28 January, bringing together countries and partners to reflect on progress, challenges, and priorities for protecting Africa’s NTD gains amid global uncertainty. Aligned with the theme Unite, Act, Eliminate, the session will spotlight strategic actions to sustain momentum toward the 2030 targets and feature partner insights, including from the Reaching the Last Mile Fund. The event forms part of WHO AFRO’s wider World NTD Day activities in Brazzaville. Webinar details
Find out more here: https://espen.afro.who.int/updates-events/events/world-ntd-day-2026-protecting-africas-ntd-progress-time-global-uncertainty |
| 28 January 2026 |
Webinar: Knowledge Exchange Café - Delivering health interventions to special populations: Trachoma Toolkit The 28 January 2026, in collaboration with the International Coalition for Trachoma Control and The Carter Centre, iCHORDS Knowledge Exchange Café features Dr. Angelia Sanders presenting a new toolkit designed to support health programme implementation in challenging operating environments, drawing on lessons from the global trachoma programme. The session focuses on improving delivery of interventions for indigenous, nomadic, and displaced populations—groups whose mobility and marginalization often hinder progress toward universal health coverage and NTD targets. Dr. Sanders brings extensive field and technical experience from her work with The Carter Center and international partners, offering practical insights for programme managers working in resource‑constrained and complex settings. Webinar details
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