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New York Times Editorial Praises ‘Nifty, Elegant and Cheap’ Interventions to Combat Malnutrition

In an opinion piece for The New York Times, writer Nicholas Kristof champions the “nifty, elegant and cheap solutions to
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June 20, 2025
Children lined up to receive schistosomiasis treatment from a community health worker.

‘A Legacy of Progress’ at Risk: Baltimore Sun Op-ed Warns of Devastating Impacts of Disease Prevention Cuts

In an op-ed for The Baltimore Sun, Helen Keller’s Dr. Angela Weaver reflects on the remarkable progress made in the
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June 13, 2025
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Combatting Malnutrition in Mozambique Communities

Efero Wilson’s two-year-old son, Vasco Patreque, was listless and wasn’t interested in playing. She was concerned that he also had
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June 9, 2025
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NPR Highlights Disease Prevention Work Imperiled by Funding Cuts: ‘We Were on the Brink of Elimination.”

A story from NPR highlights the risks to the remarkable progress made in the global fight against neglected tropical diseases.
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June 5, 2025
Community health workers educating local residents outdoors

Politico: Cuts to Helen Keller’s Disease Prevention Work Threaten Decades of Progress

A recent piece in Politico highlights Helen Keller’s efforts to treat and prevent neglected tropical diseases ‒ work now imperiled
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June 3, 2025
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Science Details Fallout of Cuts to Helen Keller’s Neglected Tropical Disease Work: ‘We Risk Losing the Gains We’ve Made’

A recent Science magazine article highlights the devastating impact of the US government’s decision to end funding for the prevention
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May 21, 2025
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Speaking Technically: Improving Nutrition for Displaced Families in Nigeria

We recently spoke with Donna J. Jultuda, State Coordinator for Helen Keller Intl in Adamawa, Nigeria. Donna has led our
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May 21, 2025
Child's arm being measured for malnutrition assessment in Nigeria

AP Reports Life-Threatening Impacts of US Government Funding Cuts

In a recent Associated Press article, journalist Taiwo Adebayo highlights the deadly consequences of the United States government funding cuts
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May 19, 2025
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“Spirit of Helen Keller Award” Ceremony honoring Mr. Brieuc Pont for his commitment to the fight against malnutrition

On May 19, 2025, Helen Keller Intl and Helen Keller Europe will present the Spirit of Helen Keller Award to
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May 19, 2025
Women in colorful dresses at training session in Kenya.

Peer Support Groups Improve Maternal Health in Kenya

During her first pregnancy, Mary Furaha didn’t attend any prenatal care appointments. Her second pregnancy is different. The 23-year-old is
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May 8, 2025