London Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases

Gilead Endorses The Kigali Declaration On Preventing, Controlling and Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Gilead Sciences today announced that the company has signed onto the Kigali Declaration on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) which succeeds the London Declaration on NTDs.

Key Points: 
  • Gilead Sciences today announced that the company has signed onto the Kigali Declaration on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) which succeeds the London Declaration on NTDs.
  • Gilead has a long history of supporting the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases.
  • Gilead and the Gilead logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies.
  • For more information about Gilead, please visit the companys website at www.gilead.com , follow Gilead on Twitter (@Gilead Sciences) or call Gilead Public Affairs at 1-800-GILEAD-5 or 1-650-574-3000.

100 LANDMARKS ACROSS THE WORLD LIGHT UP IN UNITY TO RAISE AWARENESS TO END NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES ON WORLD NTD DAY 2022

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Originally announced in Abu Dhabi in 2019, the 100 'light ups' aim to shine a light on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), as World NTD Day supports the goal of the World Health Organization (WHO) to eliminate at least one NTD from 100 endemic countries by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Originally announced in Abu Dhabi in 2019, the 100 'light ups' aim to shine a light on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), as World NTD Day supports the goal of the World Health Organization (WHO) to eliminate at least one NTD from 100 endemic countries by 2030.
  • World NTD Day is a global movement that aims to galvanize the global health community and engage the public in the urgent effort to end NTDs.
  • Through the UAE helmed diplomatic efforts to obtain official recognition of the day with several WHO Member States, World NTD Day was officially recognized by the WHO in May 2021.
  • We are pleased to see the Day providing a platform for raising awareness through the new 100% Committed campaign and efforts such as the light-up activation.

100 LANDMARKS ACROSS THE WORLD LIGHT UP IN UNITY TO RAISE AWARENESS TO END NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES ON WORLD NTD DAY 2022

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 31, 2022

Originally announced in Abu Dhabi in 2019, the 100 'light ups' aim to shine a light on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), as World NTD Day supports the goal of the World Health Organization (WHO) to eliminate at least one NTD from 100 endemic countries by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Originally announced in Abu Dhabi in 2019, the 100 'light ups' aim to shine a light on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), as World NTD Day supports the goal of the World Health Organization (WHO) to eliminate at least one NTD from 100 endemic countries by 2030.
  • World NTD Day is a global movement that aims to galvanize the global health community and engage the public in the urgent effort to end NTDs.
  • Through the UAE helmed diplomatic efforts to obtain official recognition of the day with several WHO Member States, World NTD Day was officially recognized by the WHO in May 2021.
  • We are pleased to see the Day providing a platform for raising awareness through the new 100% Committed campaign and efforts such as the light-up activation.

International commitment pledges led by BSI to accelerate transition to net zero

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

LONDON, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A game-changing moment for international standards will enable a real acceleration in government and industry transition to net zero. Led by BSI, working with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the London Declaration is a commitment to ensure global standards will support climate action and advance international initiatives to achieve our global climate goals.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A game-changing moment for international standards will enable a real acceleration in government and industry transition to net zero.
  • Led by BSI, working with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the London Declaration is a commitment to ensure global standards will support climate action and advance international initiatives to achieve our global climate goals.
  • Governments and industry need clear, practical guidance to achieve net zero.
  • Scott Steedman, Director-General Standards at BSI, said, "Consensus-based standards are in a unique position to enable positive climate action.