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New Guide Will Help Countries Manage Zithromax

Zithroguide coverITI recently published a program manager's guide to help countries manage the hundreds of million of doses of Zithromax donated by Pfizer that will help treat and prevent blinding trachoma.
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GET 2020 Meeting: Renewed Commitment with Ten Years to Go

WHO logoIn April 2010, despite travel disruptions due to a volcanic ash cloud, ITI and other members of the World Health Organization (WHO) Alliance for the Global Elimination of Blinding Trachoma (GET 2020) gathered in Geneva to assess what is needed to reach the 2020 goal. Read More


Ongoing Support for ITI and Partner in Oromia Region, Ethiopia

The Lavelle FTesfaye Tadelund for the Blind has decided to extend its work in Ethiopia through 2013 with ITI and its longtime local partner, Grarbet Tehadiso Mahber (GTM). The decision means increased support for all components of the WHO-supported SAFE strategy, which includes surgery, antibiotics, face-washing and environmental changes. Read More


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ITI 10th Anniversary Report Wins Design Award

Graphic Design USA honored ITI's 10th Anniversary Report 1998-2008 with a 2009 Design Award.  Karen Simon, president of the design firm Simon Does, received the award in March 2010 and notified ITI saying, "Congratulations, we all share in this award!"


TTenAnniversaryhe report - Bring on the Light:  The

Coming Defeat of Trachoma -uses bold cover graphics and an appealing internal design structure that focuses on compelling photos and direct quotes from the people who created, nurtured, and partnered with ITI during its first ten years.   

 

 



ITIteamgrowsITI Team Grows Stronger

The ITI team continues to grow stronger with the addition of two new staff members: 


 BethElizabeth Kurylo is the Communications Manager for ITI. She is responsible for carrying out all communications-related activities. Prior to joining ITI, Beth worked as a journalist and as a communications director for Emory University in Atlanta, GA.


Fernanda

Fernanda Debellian is the Logistics Coordinator for ITI. She is responsible for assisting in all matters related to the coordination of shipments of Zithromax to recipient countries, analysis and reporting, and liaising with recipient countries and Pfizer.  Fernanda most recently served as the Logistics Manager at Shell Brasil.



FirstAnniversaryITI Celebrates First Anniversary at Task Force for Global Health

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ITI staff from left to right:  Vivian Singletary, Edward Nyankson, Lisa Rotondo, Danny Haddad, Fernanda Debellian, Anyess Travers and PJ Hooper.





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