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Trachoma is eliminated in The Gambia
The Gambia has become the second country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate the potentially blinding disease, as confirmed by the World Health Organization.
Sightsavers’ neglected tropical disease work wins media awards
Sightsavers received the Mass Media Award and the Photo Award from the International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD).
Sightsavers pays tribute following Duke of Edinburgh’s death
Sightsavers has sent a message of sympathy to the Queen following the recent death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Spectrum Markets gives the gift of sight in Nigeria
The investment marketplace has teamed up with Sightsavers to support a childhood blindness project in Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara states in Nigeria.
March 2021 updates: highlights from around the world
A campaign to protect school children from worm infections has been launched in Cameroon. Plus news from Burkina Faso, India and more.
Musical mobile game raises funds to save sight
Fledgling games publisher HAVE has created a game called Piano Music Tiles Brain Trainer, with proceeds donated to Sightsavers.
Braille bracelets help to raise money for Sightsavers
British independent jewellery brand Liv Thurlwell will make a donation to Sightsavers for every bracelet sold from its new Valentine's range.
World NTD Day 2021: highlights from around the world
On 30 January 2021, Sightsavers joined global celebrations to mark the fight against neglected tropical diseases.
January 2021 updates: highlights from around the world
In Côte d’Ivoire, eye health staff have been working to ensure eye surgery is COVID-safe. Plus news from Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Ghana and more
Sightsavers welcomes WHO road map to tackle neglected tropical diseases
The road map lays out the World Health Organization's strategic and programmatic response to NTDs in the next decade.
