Ellen Agler
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CEO, The END Fund, passionate about eliminating neglected tropical diseases.
Joined July 2012
How Many Humans Have Ever Lived?
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This impactful hour glass visualization shows all of humanity, including the 7% of humans who are alive today
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Expert speaks on Jimmy Carter's mission to treat neglected tropical diseases https://t.co/zJRakZ0HBh
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It’s inspiring to see so many govt, NGO, technical & research partners commit and align on a plan of action for an Africa free of VL (visceral leishmaniasis). It’s a disease that needs much more attention — without treatment 95% of people (mostly children!) don’t survive. 💔
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Congratulations to Tsitsi Masiyiwa for launching the #AfricaGenderInitiative and forming critical partnerships in support of #women and #girls in #Africa. @coimpactcollab #WomenLeadership @HigherLifeFDN
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Zimbabwean billionaire Tsitsi Masiyiwa is helping to lead a new network for African philanthropists seeking to fund gender equality work.
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A New Book on Parasites, Reviewed | The New Yorker
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We think of them with revulsion, but a new book wants us to appreciate their redeeming qualities.
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Aïda Muluneh is a contemporary photographer, artist, and activist dedicated to reframing global perceptions of the African continent. Her collection, The Crimson Echo, is a reflection on the physical and mental impact of neglected tropical diseases.
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Reframing Neglect will be on display at the PhotoVogue festival. The collection highlights the impact of neglected tropical diseases on people while emphasizing the message that people impacted by NTDs have too long been neglected by local and international systems.
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Dr. Mwele was an unparalleled advocate in the effort to end neglected tropical diseases. We are proud to support the Mwele Malecela Mentorship Program to help the next generation of global health professionals develop as leaders. The application process opens in December 2022.
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Last chance to book your virtual trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to learn how we can #beatNTDs! Starting today at 10am EST/3pm WAT. Register here: https://t.co/aUGn4rxRAa
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An incredible opportunity honoring an incredible woman. I miss you everyday, Mwele. ❤️
The Mwele Malecela Mentorship program opens for applications! @MoetiTshidi made this announcement at the BMGF reception at @ASTMH sharing that applications for the Mwele Malecela Mentorship program will launch in Dec 2022 for mentors and mentees. #100percentCommitted
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Check out this parasite museum in Tokyo!! Thank you @BillGates for taking us with you on a virtual tour. Would love to visit in person someday! https://t.co/xPq1N77axH
#BeatNTDs #WormWarriors
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Countering Failures Of Imagination: Lessons We Learnt From Paul Farmer
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Can we do better than using human bait to catch the flies needed to prove river blindness has been eliminated? Thank you @LancasterWarren for your always thought-provoking insights and questions. Even in “retirement” you challenge us all to do better! 🙏
Eliminating river blindness in Africa is advancing rapidly. A new blog about one of the challenges of determining when this is achieved in an endemic area.
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CEO of the END Fund, @EllenAgler, and Peter Guenter, Member of the Executive Board and CEO Healthcare of Merck (@MerckHealthcare) reflect on the instrumental role of cross-sector partnerships in the fight to end neglected tropical diseases. Read more:
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An innovative partnership is helping a philanthropy-backed initiative and a major pharmaceutical company to navigate the last mile of disease elimination. By Ellen Agler, CEO of the END Fund & Peter...
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