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Neglected Tropical Diseases - 10 juin 2025

Ownership, Voice, And Action: Africa’s Fight Against NTDs Must Be Homegrown

By Yacine Djibo, Executive Director, Speak Up Africa This article was originally published on Africa.com on 09 June 2025 For decades, global donors and development institutions shaped the agenda for NTD elimination. Today, that dynamic is changing. Across the continent, African leaders, communities, and advocates…

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Ownership, Voice, And Action: Africa’s Fight Against NTDs Must Be Homegrown

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