What We Are
At IFOTRODE, the mission is clear: to pioneer groundbreaking solutions for the management and elimination of neglected tropical diseases that afflict communities in tropical regions, especially in Uganda.
At the forefront of it all, it is the battle against diseases like tungiasis and podoconiosis. The aim is to create a healthier and more resilient future for those most vulnerable.
VISION – MISSION – OBJECTIVE
VISION
Our vision is to attain a level of world leadership in neglected tropical disease intervention innovations through holistic community empowerment and services provision
MISSION
To eliminate or control neglected tropical diseases to a level of no public health importance through research and innovation.
OBJECTIVE
To eliminate or control Tungiasis and Podoconiosis in Uganda by designation and innovation of humanitarian interventions and research programs based on One Health Principles
treat and eliminate NTDs
At the Core of IFOTRODE
CORE STRATEGIES
- Research
- Innovation
- Humanitarian interventions
- One health principle
- Health education
CORE VALUES
- Integrity
- Empathy
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Diversity
treat and eliminate NTDs
Management Team
Dr. George Mukone – Executive Director IFOTRODE and Country Manager, Tungiasis Elimination Project
Dr. Mutebi- Deputy Director Ifotrode. Deputy Manager and scientific advisor to the Tungiasis Elimination Project
Ms. Joyce Kainza – IFOTRODE Administrator
Ms. Rebbecca Arono – Data Manager
FUTURE PLANS:
Our ambition is to form partnerships with the Government of Uganda and any other interested parties, to expand both tungiasis and podoconiosis research and interventions to cover the whole country.
We hope our activities and successes will be inspirational to all other organizations, governments and individuals wishing to make an impact on neglected tropical diseases the world over.
FACTS
What Are Neglected Tropical Diseases?
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of diseases native to tropical and subtropical zones of the world. They are predominant among the world’s poor.
Examples of NTDs include rabies, elephantiasis, soil borne helminthiasis, trachoma, leprosy, sleeping sickness (human African trypanosomiasis), river blindness (onchocerciasis), Guinea worm disease etc.
NAPAK PROJECT
Neglected Diseases in Napak
