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Pakistan trachoma free Jan 30, 2025

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) can be prevented, controlled, and eliminated. As of December 2024, 54 countries have eliminated at least one NTD, with the WHO aiming for 100 countries to achieve this by 2030. A total of 75 elimination processes have been recognized globally, and seven countries eliminated one NTD in 2024. CBM proudly contributed to the elimination of trachoma in Pakistan that year.

Overcoming trachoma amidst conflict and climate challenges Jan 30, 2025

Bridging borders: Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo united against NTDs Jan 30, 2025

BMZ-funded project to strengthen ear and hearing care in Cameroon Mar 24, 2025

BMZ’s investment in training healthcare workers and improving the healthcare system to address the needs of those experiencing hearing impairments in Cameroon.

Strengthening global eye care Mar 24, 2025

This multi-year partnership aims to enhance ophthalmology services in Uganda through collaboration in training, research, and clinical practice.

Promoting disability inclusive education Feb 24, 2025

Explore the urgent need for investment in disability-inclusive education to improve the life trajectories of 240 million children with disabilities worldwide. Learn about the challenges faced, the impact of declining education funding, and the necessity for both system-wide and disability-specific actions to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4.

CBM supports WHO regional advocacy for ear and hearing care in Africa Mar 3, 2025

CBM, in collaboration with the WHO Africa Regional Office, is advocating for better hearing health by supplying critical data to Ministries of Health. The aim is to tackle the increasing prevalence of hearing loss and its socio-economic effects through prevention, early intervention, and equitable access to services. CBM works on overcoming barriers to ear and hearing care through community outreach, capacity building, and clinical services to improve outcomes for those affected.

USAID funding cut is a crisis we cannot ignore Feb 12, 2025

Urgent: USAID funding cuts are creating a global humanitarian crisis, affecting over 120 million people. As vital programs in Sudan, Ukraine, and beyond face disruption, the call for immediate action is louder than ever. Learn how these cuts are reversing decades of progress and what can be done to support those in need.

CBM continues to provide urgent humanitarian assistance Feb 25, 2025

Since the onset of the Russian invasion, the war in Ukraine has already claimed many lives, inflicted endless suffering, and forced people to flee the country. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the number of refugees in Europe alone is estimated to be nearly eight million.

How collaboration eliminated Trachoma in Pakistan Feb 28, 2025

The elimination of trachoma in Pakistan is the result of decades of strategic efforts, collaborative initiatives, and sustained investments in healthcare and community engagement. With Pakistan now recognised as the sixth country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to eliminate this disease, this accomplishment highlights the potential for overcoming systemic health challenges through partnership and leadership.

CBM funded project in Rwanda wins award for disability inclusion Mar 11, 2025

This project assists persons with disabilities in rural Rwanda to establish village savings and loan groups. The Zero Project Award highlights initiatives that promote the rights of persons with disabilities, aiming for a more inclusive society where no one is left behind.

New partnership to eliminate NTDs in Nigeria Oct 20, 2024

Over 2 million people in Abuja, Nigeria are at risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) — but proven collaborations are turning the tide. Funding from partners like The END Fund and IHS Towers will ensure that CBM delivers mass drug administration, health system strengthening, and community education in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory.

World NTD Day 2025: Unite. Act. Eliminate Jan 28, 2025

CBM observes World NTD Day 2025 by affirming its commitment to “Unite, Act, and Eliminate” neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Collaborating with governments and local organisations, CBM provides life-saving interventions like medicine distribution and hygiene initiatives, benefiting underserved communities globally. Notable achievements include the elimination of trachoma in Pakistan and the interruption of onchocerciasis transmission in Uganda. Through teamwork and community empowerment, CBM propels sustainable progress towards a world free from preventable NTDs.

Break the Silence: End gender-based violence against women with disabilities Dec 3, 2024

To truly leave no one behind and reach the furthest behind first, we need to ensure that women and girls with disabilities have access to health, education, social, legal and economic services to finally break the silence.

Why OPDs are key drivers of inclusive development Dec 3, 2024

Partnering to ensure food security for farmers with disabilities Aug 12, 2024

CBM joins the Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors Aug 12, 2024

CBID Annual Report: These are the successes we achieved in 2024 Aug 30, 2024

Supporting farmers with disabilities in rural India Oct 9, 2024

Community-driven water initiatives are eliminating trachoma in Ethiopia Oct 6, 2024

Pakistan eliminates trachoma as a public health concern Oct 6, 2024

Pakistan achieved a historic milestone by eliminating trachoma as a public health concern, becoming the sixth country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. This article explores the journey, strategies, and collaborative efforts that led to the successful reduction of this neglected tropical disease.

CBM reached more people with treatment for neglected diseases in 2023: How we did it Oct 6, 2024

CBM-Ophthalmologist wins prestigious award Oct 20, 2024

CBM Annual Report 2023: 379 aid projects in 40 countries Oct 18, 2024

CBM launches €4.8 million project for internally displaced persons in Nigeria Dec 13, 2024

CBM launches a €4.8 million project in Nigeria to support internally displaced persons through improved food security, WASH services, and protective services.

German government announces increased investment in disability rights in Ukraine Oct 18, 2024

New UN report analyses progress for persons with disabilities in achieving SDG targets Nov 26, 2024

CBM’s approach to low vision services for children Oct 20, 2024

CBM announces new scholarships for eye doctors Nov 19, 2024

Why 450 million children may go blind needlessly – and how we can stop it! Oct 20, 2024