At Equitable Medicaid and Clinical Research Ltd/Gte, our NTD program is committed to addressing the significant burden of these debilitating diseases in rural and underserved communities. We deliver comprehensive care, prevention, and research initiatives to alleviate the suffering of over a billion people worldwide.

Our NTD program includes:

– Diagnosis and Treatment:
– Comprehensive diagnostic services for leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminths, and onchocerciasis (river blindness)
– Appropriate treatments, including medication and supportive therapies
– Management and cure of NTDs through evidence-based interventions

– Community Health Education:
– Awareness campaigns in communities to inform people about NTD causes, symptoms, and prevention methods
– Emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, and vector control measures
– Promotion of healthy practices and behaviors

– Preventive Chemotherapy:
– Mass drug administration (MDA) programs to distribute preventive chemotherapy to at-risk populations
– Safe and effective medications to reduce NTD prevalence in endemic areas

– Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH):
– Improved access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities
– Construction of latrines, provision of clean drinking water, and education on handwashing practices
– Promotion of WASH initiatives in communities

– Vector Control:
– Insecticide-treated bed nets, environmental management, and safe insecticides
– Reduction of vector populations and interruption of transmission cycles

– Capacity Building and Training:
– Training and capacity-building programs for healthcare workers
– Skills and knowledge development for effective NTD diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

– Research and Innovation:
– Field studies and clinical trials to evaluate innovative approaches
– Development of new tools, treatments, and strategies for NTD control
– Data collection and analysis to inform global NTD control efforts

– Advocacy and Partnerships:
– Collaboration with local and international partners
– Advocacy for increased resources and attention to NTDs
– Strengthening of local healthcare systems and partnerships with governments, NGOs, and research institutions

Our comprehensive approach to NTDs prioritizes the unique needs of underserved populations, driving the development of effective and accessible solutions. By integrating care, prevention, and research, we strive to create a world where NTDs no longer threaten the well-being of individuals and communities.