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Konan Amenan Juliette, focal point for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Aboisso, C\u00f4te d’Ivoire, is a key player in the local response to these diseases. Her work connects the health system with communities, ensuring that care reaches those who need it most. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During our visit to the region, Juliette shared how her work begins in the field, travelling to hard-to-reach villages and identifying possible cases of diseases <\/strong>such as Buruli ulcer and lymphatic filariasis. Through awareness-raising activities and home visits, she detects symptoms, activates the referral system and ensures that each patient receives an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/section>\n\n

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“Communities know their reality better than anyone else. Our role is to accompany them with respect and commitment.”\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/section>\n\n
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But her commitment goes beyond the clinical setting. Juliette insists on the importance of social reintegration<\/strong>: “Many patients, especially in advanced stages, don’t just suffer physically. They also carry the stigma. They need emotional support to feel part of their community again.” <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The situation of women is particularly worrying, as they face a double barrier: the impact of the disease and social discrimination<\/strong>. Juliette therefore advocates gender-sensitive approaches that recognise these inequalities and work to overcome them. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\u201cWomen don\u2019t just need treatment. They need to be listened to and respected throughout the process.\u201d <\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Despite challenges such as reduced international funding and the withdrawal of support from USAID, which has limited access to medicines and logistical resources, the Aboisso team is pressing ahead.<\/strong> \u201cWe need more resources, more mobility, more training. But we are not going to give up,\u201d<\/em> she affirms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Juliette says “The commitment of the local team is what keeps the fight against STDs alive.” <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juliette is grateful for the support received from Fundaci\u00f3n Anesvad and RECFAM, and reaffirms her commitment: “We will continue working to ensure that NTDs <\/strong>are no longer a silent burden in our region.” <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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