Sub-Saharan Africa countries with modest or low gross domestic products (GDPs) like Chad, Burkina Faso, and Burundi are outperforming wealthier nations in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Read more
The latest data for 2019 shows that countries in Africa are doing well in the fight to beat NTDs. Huge progress has been made. But are we beating NTDs fast enough to reach the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030? Read more
On the 28th January 2021, the World Health Organization launched the new road map for neglected tropical diseases. Read more
On World NTD Day, monuments all over the world lit up to signal that it is time to end the neglect of neglected tropical diseases. Read more
A Nepalese radio drama has recently been broadcast to over 753 municipalities, however the context behind the story is unfortunately very close to reality. Read more
Today is a significant day in the fight to beat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Read more
Today is a significant day in the fight to beat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Read more
Significant milestone reached in global efforts to beat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as the new WHO NTD Roadmap was officially endorsed by member states. Read more
The answer is schistosomiasis — also known as bilharzia — a potentially fatal disease that develops when people come into contact with water contaminated by certain snails that carry parasites. Read more
We are developing a new strategy to support the targets in the new WHO Road Map for NTDs 2021-2030 and supporting two of the enablers in the NTD road map; advocacy and fundraising, and collaboration and multi-sectoral action. Read more