When Inequity Delays Elimination: Lessons from River Blindness in Northern Cameroon
An Iconic Disease — and an Unfinished Agenda River blindness control is one of the oldest and most emblematic neglected…
Learning Through Others: Supporting and Observing DEEC 2025
STEPPING INTO DEEC & ITS PURPOSE In any new role, there’s always an adjustment period; it’s a time to get…
Research based mosquito control in the fight against Buruli ulcer in Australia
Understanding how infectious diseases spread is central to prevention and control, especially when they are carried by vectors. A vector…
From Endemic to Elimination: How the UAE Beat Malaria and Became a Global Model
The Malaria Challenge: A Global Overview Before diving into the UAE’s remarkable achievement in eliminating malaria, it’s important to understand…
International Women’s Day: Recognizing Women and Girls Role in Global Health
Women and girls are at the heart of global health and disease elimination efforts. From frontline healthcare workers to researchers,…
Challenges and Community-based approaches to accelerate control of NTDs
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of over 20 diseases that afflict the remotest parts of the world. They…
Innovative approaches for the Last Mile: Advancing Onchocerciasis Elimination on World NTD Day 2025
On January 30, 2025, as we celebrate World NTD Day, I reflect on how we could effectively integrating innovative approaches…
Five years of GLIDE: 5 things to check out on our new website
As GLIDE marks five years of work in infectious disease elimination, we’re thrilled to launch our redesigned website, which serves…
Reflections on Emirati Women’s Day
An inspiring figure and a beacon of hope for all who reside in this beautiful country, our Mother, the Mother…
Inspiring a New Generation of Disease Elimination Researchers
Infectious diseases continue to pose a significant global health challenge, impacting the stability, prosperity and well-being of individuals, communities and…
