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
On 25 June 2020, partners and stakeholders from around the world joined the Power the Partnership: End the Neglect. Watch the event here. Read more
As the Partnership has evolved to a new structure, we are developing the Uniting strategy and operational plan to support the new WHO NTD road map 2021-2030. A consultation process and timeline has been agreed with the Board and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Read more
Our virtual event, called on country leaders and policy makers to remember more than 1.7 billion people affected by NTDs and continue the commitment set out in the 2012 London Declaration on NTDs which comes to an end this year. Read more
We are expanding our focus from the ten diseases targeted in the 2012 London Declaration to all 20 diseases included in the new WHO draft road map. Read more
The Consultative Forum has been established to provide critical advice to the Board, the Secretariat and working groups Read more
Uniting to Combat NTDs is concerned about the Covid-19 pandemic and is monitoring the situation closely. We fully support the measures taken by the World Health Organization and partners to prevent and stop the spread of Covid-19. Read more
WHO is developing a sustainability framework to complement the NTD road map 2021–2030. Read more