This marks the second neglected tropical disease (NTD) eliminated in Kenya, following the country’s certification as free of Guinea worm disease in 2018.

As World Breastfeeding Week draws to a close, it brings home the fact that supporting mothers to breastfeed is about saving lives and helping communities thrive.

Trachoma is the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) eliminated by Burundi and the second by Senegal.

Ambassador Samate brings to this position a wealth of experience in diplomacy, governance, and public health, marked by decades of leadership across national and continental platforms.