WHO urges investment in neglected tropical diseases

WHO urges investment in neglected tropical diseases

The WHO said NTDs disproportionately affect the poorest, primarily in areas where water safety, sanitation and access to health care are inadequate.

PAHO warns of neglected tropical diseases

Neglected Tropical Diseases reach a group of 20 conditions that are widespread in the poorest regions of the world.

Kenya on course to eliminating neglected tropical diseases

NAIROBI, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The eradication of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in remote Kenyan counties has gathered steam amid ramped-up investments in th

Kenya on course to eliminating neglected tropical diseases

NAIROBI, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The eradication of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in remote Kenyan counties has gathered steam amid ramped-up investments in their prevention, treatment and care, a senior official said Monday. Read full story

WHO urges investment in neglected tropical diseases

GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for greater investment in combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which left more than 1.6 billion people, often in least-developed countries, requiring treatment in 2021.NTDs are a diverse group of conditions found mainly in tropical regions that include dengue, leprosy and rabies.The WHO said NTDs disproportionately affected the poorest people, primarily in areas where water sa…

WHO urges investment in neglected tropical diseases

The World Health Organization on Monday called for greater investment in combating neglected tropical diseases, which left more than 1.6 billion people, often in least-developed countries, requiring treatment in 2021.