OUR MISSION: To advance global thinking and accelerate progress towards disease elimination
GLIDE works to elevate awareness of and engagement with specific diseases of focus – these are malaria, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, and polio. We link disease elimination efforts at global, regional, and national levels with other relevant global health priorities.
Working together with country partners and ministries of health, GLIDE provides technical advice and, capacity building initiatives. We seek to facilitate cross-disease, cross-border, and cross-sector action to help amplify lessons learned and identify synergies to advance elimination.
As GLIDE marks five years of work in infectious disease elimination, we’re thrilled to launch our redesigned website, which serves as both a reflection of our journey and a glimpse into our bold vision for the future. To celebrate this milestone, we’re excited to share five highlights from our new website that capture the heart […]
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[Abu Dhabi, UAE – 20 January 2025] The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) is delighted to announce the appointment of Her Excellency Dr Farida Al Hosani as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. A distinguished leader in public health, Dr Al Hosani brings decades of experience and expertise in disease prevention, health policy, and […]
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Monday 30 December, Abu Dhabi – Today, we mourn the passing of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter–an extraordinary leader and tireless advocate for global health and infectious disease elimination. President Carter’s unwavering dedication to improving the lives and well-being of individuals worldwide has left an indelible legacy. His contributions and belief in the promise of […]
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