Why Meeting the Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughters Moved Me
By Michal Bruck, CEO of NALA ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ inspired me in a way that no other autobiography I read before or after ever did. In the last few years, living in a mixed Palestinian-Israeli community in Jaffa, and working in Africa, I sought to find such role models that are not afraid to […]
500,000 Healthier Futures Every Year with One Powerful Shift
What if disease prevention could start with a textbook? In October, the South West Ethiopia Peoples’ Region (SWEPR) took a major step toward making that vision real. Hygiene and sanitation messages co-developed by NALA were officially integrated into the regional Amharic curriculum. That means more than 1,500 primary schools across six regions are now using […]
NALA at the 2025 NNN Conference
What does it take to eliminate preventable diseases for good? That question brought more than 50 countries together in October in Kampala for the 2025 conference of the Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network (NNN). With a focus on sustainable innovations, the three-day event highlighted the systems, strategies, and partnerships needed to create long-term impact. NALA […]
From Personal Experience to Global Impact: Fikre Seife Elected Co-Chair of NNN’s WASH Working Group
For Fikre Seife, the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is deeply personal. Growing up in a community affected by these diseases, he saw firsthand how they disproportionately harm the most vulnerable—preventing children from attending school, limiting economic opportunities, and reinforcing cycles of poverty. This experience set him on a path to public health, determined […]
Ethiopia’s 4th National Research Symposium on NTDs & Malaria
In February 2025, Dire Dawa became a hub of innovation as Ethiopia’s 4th National Research Symposium on NTDs & Malaria brought together local health authorities, academic leaders, international experts, and community advocates. The event sparked lively discussions on tackling neglected tropical diseases through fresh, collaborative ideas. NALA proudly contributed with two accepted abstracts and impactful […]
Kigali Dialogues – NALA’s booth ignites conversation at this year’s COR-NTD Conference in Rwanda
At the heart of the InCORNTD 2025 Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, NALA’s booth became a vibrant hub of discussion and collaboration, showcasing our commitment to innovative, community-centered solutions in NTD prevention. One of the standout moments came from our engagement with attendees eager to learn about our research on environmental factors influencing disease transmission, particularly […]
NALA Founder Honored with SID Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Zvi Bentwich, President and Founder of NALA and global health pioneer, received the SID Lifetime Achievement Award on January 13th, 2025, at the Society for International Development’s annual conference in Bat Yam, Israel. The award celebrates his groundbreaking contributions to combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and advancing health equity worldwide. Prof. Bentwich’s pioneering work has changed […]
Coming Together to unite, act, eliminate, and prevent NTDs for good – World NTD Day 2025
January 30th marks World NTD Day, a day to celebrate progress and accelerate efforts to eliminate NTDs for good. While treatment has significantly reduced the burden of these diseases, elimination requires more than medicine—it demands long-term prevention. As a global leader in NTD prevention, NALA is driving this shift with sustainable, locally led solutions that stop NTDs at their […]
Championing Global Health Leadership with Dorin Brenner Turgeman as NNN Vice-Chair
For NALA, leadership means stepping up to advance global health efforts, and we’re proud to celebrate Dorin Brenner Turgeman, our Head of Operations, as she takes on a pivotal new role as Vice-Chair of the NTD NGO Network. This recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and her exceptional […]
Driving Multisectoral Health Solutions at NNN Conference 2024
For NALA, the NNN Conference 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia offered an opportunity to engage with global stakeholders and share lessons from our unique approach of complementary interventions to foster health and eliminate NTDs. Bisrat Molla, a Senior NALA Project Manager, presented NALA’s unique approach to Multisectoral Coordination (MSC). His experience provided unique insights into NALA’s prevention-focused strategies, which center on bringing together different governmental […]