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WHO calls for more action to end ‘cycles of poverty and stigma’ related to tropical diseases

WHO calls for more action to end ‘cycles of poverty and stigma’ related to tropical diseases

Jan 31, 2023, at 07:18 pm

New York: More countries have worked to eliminate dengue, leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) over the past decade, but greater efforts and investment are needed in the face of pandemic-related disruptions, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

More countries eliminate neglected tropical diseases but investments key to sustain progress

More countries eliminate neglected tropical diseases but investments key to sustain progress

Jan 30, 2023, at 10:31 pm

Geneva: Today, on World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day, WHO releases a new progress report, entitled “Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023” highlighting the progress and challenges in delivering NTD care worldwide, against a backdrop of COVID-19-related disruptions.

Neglected tropical diseases: Countries endorse new targets to eradicate 20 killers

Neglected tropical diseases: Countries endorse new targets to eradicate 20 killers

Nov 13, 2020, at 03:56 pm

New York: A bold new blueprint to tackle all neglected tropical diseases has been agreed at the UN health agency’s World Health Assembly, which will involve a radical shift in approach by Member States and non-state actors, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.