Neglected Tropical Diseases

ICHIO is at the forefront of the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Uganda. We conduct mass drug administration campaigns to treat diseases like bilharzia, river blindness, and elephantiasis, reaching even the most remote communities.

NTDs

Through education and awareness programs, we teach communities how to prevent NTDs by improving hygiene and sanitation practices. Additionally, we train local health workers to diagnose and manage these diseases effectively. Our goal is to eliminate the suffering caused by NTDs and ensure healthier futures for vulnerable populations.

World NTD Day commemoration

Integrated Community Health Initiative Organization (ICHIO) is a youth led NGO in Uganda that leverages the capacity of students to provide cost-effective human resource for promoting improved water, sanitation and hygiene, as a way of preventing NTDs in slum areas next to landing sites in Uganda. ICHIO’s other areas of focus include: HIV/TB, Drug & Substance abuse & Non-Communicable Diseases. We planned and organized two activities to celebrate the first ever World NTD Day in Uganda, with support from Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and the Global Health Strategies. The initial activity: Students Voices on NTDs, was held on Wednesday, 29th January 2020 and the second activity: Rising community awareness on NTDs, was held on Thursday, 30th January 2020.

Objective

To increase students and partner involvement in the advocacy, prevention and control of NTDs at different levels.

To raise awareness about NTDs in the most vulnerable communities of landing sites and slums.