To the Members of the United States Congress:
The control, prevention, and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) can make a significant contribution to the elimination of poverty around the world. These diseases, which include river blindness, hookworm and elephantiasis, are the most common diseases of the “bottom billion”—those living on less than $2 a day. Over one billion people suffer from NTDs-- more than the number of people afflicted with HIV/AIDS and malaria combined. They impair the lives of those infected by making them vulnerable to blindness, disability, disfigurement, and—in many cases—death. NTDs trap families and communities in a cycle of disease and poverty that spans generations and impedes the path to educational and economic opportunity.
The seven most common NTDs can, however, be effectively treated, prevented and even eliminated for as low as 50 cents per person per year. Through an integrated control strategy, regarded as a model for global disease control, millions of the world’s poorest people are already beginning to live healthier and more productive lives.
Please help increase public awareness of these diseases by supporting US Government efforts to increase funding for the control of NTDs. By doing so, Congress will help to break the cycle of poverty and inspire other G8 nations—in addition to philanthropies, corporations, and millions of individuals—to join the fight against these horrific diseases.
| Signatures | |
|---|---|
| Laura D Denver, Co | |
| mofizur R dhaka,bangladesh, kh | I like to join in the effort of global net work rgarding awareness raising campaign on NTD and prverty reduction. |
| Asif M Garden Grove, CA | |
| ROLA T BALTIMORE, md | |
| Ahsan S Jaranwala -Faisalabad , pu | this is excellent effort regarding the people suffering from NTDs around the world with out discrimination of race religious etc. It is very useful program for neglected margnilzed community in the world .we want ot aware people of mycommunity thriough trainings / Health awareness sessions |
| Bryan T Pinole, CA | |
| Erin F Washington, DC | |
| dan W milton keynes, bu | neglected and ignored.ntd's are underreported in many countries. drinking water regulations in some countries don't legislate for helminths. madness |
| rich C chi town pronounced shy town, il | What's up pEps? Let's kill it! |
| Fernando dos Santos Q Lisbon - Sassoeiros, 27 | I'm a regular person i also dream whit a cure and well been of human race .... visit my profile and check one of many possible cure to HIV/AIDS virus i would like a professional opinion since i'm not a scientist but have too much logic in my mind ....serious http://www.google.com/profiles/imhereimgonejoshua |
| Charles S North Grafton, MA | I am a scientist working towards better treatments for NTD and I am convinced that enormous progress is possible as a result of new technologies that are available to scientists if only there is sufficient funding to support the adaptation of these technologies to NTDs. |
| Manasi R North Brunswik, NJ | Since more than a billion people suffer from NTDs, these diseases need to be priority along with TB,HIV/AIDS and Malaria. G8 countries need to support the developing countries to overcome the problem. |
| Chandrakant R North Brunswik,NewJersey, NJ | Since I am working for elimination/eradication of some of the neglected tropical diseases in South East Asia Region, I am fully convinced that with available effective public health tools and support from political leaders/policy makers, the disease burden can be further reduced in near future. |
| John U Waco, TX | I have traveled in Central America and seen first-hand children infested with NTDs and how these diseases stunt their lives in all the ways Dr Hotez and the Global Network describe. If ever there was a way to positively, effectively change lives, this is it! |
| Iluobe B Benin City, Ed | i want to be useful to humanity. visit www.yourrightsforjustice.org |
| Karlee G Seattle, WA | |
| Berford S Port Perry, ON | |
| Sandra J Phoenix, az | The suffering includes North Americans. So many people suffering with so little help! Thank you for bringing this to light! |
| Joie H Seattle, WA | |
| Rachel E Rockville, MD | |
| Alta J Arlington, VA | |
| Khulkar M Centreville, VA | |
| Paige D Bayside, NY | |
| Phindile S Johannesburg, Ga | Make a change |
| VaNae H Nashville, TN | |
| John B Bryant, AR, AR | |
| Patti C San Antonio, TX | Awareness AND generous monetary contributions are needed! |
| Alan K Las Vegas, Nv | |
| Bemnet G 8108 Hallmark Place, MD | |
| Beth V Chicagol, IL | |
| Irene A Trento, ITALY, IT | |
| Jack B Dayton, Oh | |
| Jessica W San Diego, CA | |
| Richard G. K Gettysburg, PA | Investing in the health of our world's citizens is one of our greatest responsibilities and one of our greatest challenges. |
| Ciara K Doral, Fl | |
| Virginia L Washington, DC | |
| George F La Crosse, WI | Control tropical diseases now in Haiti - simple help for more than half the population. |
| Caroline G Montreal, QC | |
| Amanda T Tempe, AZ | |
| Jose L San Antonio, TX | The 7 most devastating NTD's are associated with prevalent poverty. With a society that spends so much in advertising, loopholes, and advancing technology, why not invest in a mission that strives to do away with those diseases that are highly preventable?!? |
| Tom G London, uk | |
| Ben M Port Macquarie, Au | We go in to a state of national mourning when a hollywood bigshot passes away as the result of a self indulgent destructive lifestyle, but we manage to let these figures fade from memory the moment something more immediately demanding raptures us (oh, the kettles boiled. What was that? 230 more preventable deaths today. What a shame. Teas ready!) |
| Lujain S Silver Spring, MD | There is no reason that people should suffer from NTDs. They are preventable. We must overcome the barriers that are preventing us from eliminating these dibilitating diseases. |
| Terry C Point Pleasant, PA | |
| alfred N columbia, mo | HELP |
| Lin T Kirksville, MO | |
| OLANREWAJU N ABUJA, NIGERIA, AB | Neglected tropical diseases can be a thing of the past, the lives of over a billion people can be made better and a generation yet unborn can be rescued from sufferings as a result of NTDS. |
| jiyoon K vancouver, BC | please, this will save millions. number of lives you can't even begin to fathom. |
| Maerin R Crystal, MN | |
| Rachel M Lancaster, PA | I have seen the pain people go threw just to survive. i want people to see the darkness thats really in our world that needs light! |
| Suzanne D Bronxville, NY | |
| Dina M Bronxville, NY | |
| Shah M bedminster, nj | |
| francesco P bedminster, NJ | |
| Robert F Brookings, SD | |
| Sarah S Cambridge, MA | |
| Raja A Colchester, EX | I work for LEPRA Health in Action and we are involved globally to combat neglected tropical diseases. I have see people suffering from Lymphatic filariasis and as an organization and individual we are committed to the cause of eradicating NTDs same as GNNTD. Thanks |
| kimberly A aloha, or | |
| George M Portland, Or | |
| Luis M Rockville, MD | I fully support the mission of this organization and encourage everyone to get involved. The development and prosperity of ALL our fellow men and women requires it. |
| Michael B Riverside, CA | Now let's really get involved, where's the mission work? |
| Candi S piedmont, AL | I hope that by signing this petition, it brings awareness to this worthy organization. |
| Robert W Los Angeles, CA | |
| Mark F Lincoln University, PA | |
| Utpala D Dibrugarh, AS | I have seen children suffering from helminthic infections and would like to help |
| manish kumar R mau, up | more child effected ntd,s becase his gardhian is very poorest . the main problam is money problam |
| Brandon M Snohomish, WA | |
| Sara T Arlington, TX | |
| RIchard N Washington, DC | |
| Katrina H Fairfax Station, VA | |
| arun K tirupattur, tn | |
| Kay S Midwest City, OK | |
| Kebede E Addis Ababa, 14 | Yes, intestinal parasites are negelected diseases but cause of burden of disease (BOD) in developing countries. |
| natalia M washington, dc | |
| thomas B rockwall, tx | Save one life, Save the world! |
| ambreen A limerick ireland, ir | hope and work for the best victory will be ours v of all humanbeings irrespective of race and color |
| Julian H Winalw, BC | |
| Lesly S Washington, DC | We can do it! |
| Mary R Providence, RI | |
| Dall'Osto S Zugliano, It | |
| Kashif F Pakistan, PU | We our group is always with you. Keep on doing such a kind work. |
| Valentina C New York, NY | |
| Patsy V Mill Valley, ca | |
| Priscilla S Philadelphia, PA | |
| Ambareen A Germantown, MD | |
| Kenneth T New Braunfels, TX | We have the means...all we need is the will to do it. |
| A.B. B Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Faith G Greensboro, NC | |
| Mary Beth G Greensboro, NC | |
| Malwina N Boston, MA | NTDs can be eradicated and we already have the tools necessary to do it - so let us join together and actually do it! |
| Kelsey Y Saint Charles, MO | |
| Joseph E Chandler, TX | We owe it to ourselves and our fellow human beings to do all that we can to help those who 'cannot help themselves' at the present time. Of course we must deal with the financial crisis, but we cannot forget this cause after that is said and done. |
| Courtney P New York, NY | |
| Taylor M Chino Valley, AZ | |
| Gil S Madrid, SP | |
| JOUVE M Toulouse, Fr | keep on the fight against negligence and poverty ! |
| William H Yeovil, So | |
| Charlsie G Dallas, TX | |
| Obiageli N Abuja, FC | You can make a huge difference in the lives of the billions of global community who are afflicted by the NTDs. We count on your support for this global campaign. |
| Hemalatha S New Delhi, De |
