Forgotten diseases only affect forgotten people.
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Vera Yata Walker: researcher and head of the team of assistants at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia
Medicines and research
Vera Yata Walker: researcher and head of the team of assistants at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia
“I’m always available, always trying to improve, always following up with my patients…, even when I’m exhausted. I’m passionate about what I do.”
Sadikou Fatim Christianne: community health worker and cultural leader in Chiépo, Côte d’Ivoire.
Socio-economic wellbeing
Socio-economic wellbeing
Sadikou Fatim Christianne: community health worker and cultural leader in Chiépo, Côte d’Ivoire.
“The training we’ve delivered has been challenging, but after two years, there have been good results. I’m very happy because it has helped to make them more independent and now they’re doing a lot more things for themselves”
Dr. Quao, a “realistic optimist” at the forefront of the fight against leprosy in Ghana
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Dr. Quao, a “realistic optimist” at the forefront of the fight against leprosy in Ghana
“Achieving the objectives of the Towards Zero Leprosy Strategy by 2030 in Ghana seems a realistic goal if current efforts continue.”
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