Fighting disease
Fight against neglected tropical diseases continues despite pandemic
Global efforts to tackle neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) saw over 35 million treatments given out in 2020 despite the challenges of COVID-19.
Communities in Nigeria drive the fight against COVID-19
The most effective way to tackle health issues is to put affected communities in the driving seat – COVID-19 is no different.
Researchers: See the people behind the numbers
Neglected tropical disease programmes need to focus on people, not just count disease prevalence, say Sightsavers researchers.
Keeping patients safe during a global pandemic
How research is helping trachoma specialists choose the best face shields to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Is data integration the answer to eliminating trachoma in Ethiopia?
Biruck Kebede, who leads Sightsavers’ NTD work in Ethiopia, explains how data can help to eliminate diseases such as trachoma.
Accelerate: the story of 2020
The Accelerate programme has reached the end of a year like no other. Through a global pandemic, we’ve innovated and adapted our trachoma work to keep on track.
Surveys for advanced trachoma resume in Burkina Faso
More than 20,000 people are to be screened in the first surveys since NTD programmes were put on hold because of COVID-19.
Sightsavers' Joy Shu’aibu named an Inspiring Communicator
Sightsavers’ director for programme operations, Joy Shu’aibu, has been named an Inspiring Communicator for 2020.
Stepping up to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Ghana
Ghana has not been spared in the coronavirus crisis, but luckily the country started its response early, with NTD support redirected.
How NTD programmes helped prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Liberia
The Ascend West and Central Africa programme partners helped Liberia respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Here, we tell how.
