Anyone who grew up in any rural village in Rwanda is familiar with intestinal worms. During my training as a medical doctor, I learned intestinal worms, also called soil-transmitted helminths, are one ...

The Federal Government on Wednesday said progress has been recorded in eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases, with approximately 30 million Nigerians weaned off treatment with ivermectin.Ivermectin ...

Over the years, there have been concerted efforts to eliminate and manage the aftereffects of neglected tropical diseases globally. A project launched by the University of Health and Allied ...

U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.

U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.

Counties are struggling to finance the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) due to declining funding, making it difficult to meet the 2030 target of eliminating these diseases. Health ...

Why South-east Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases One pressing challenge is the need to develop a new generation of public health leaders across the region.

World NTD Day on 30 January raises awareness about Neglected Tropical Diseases, their impact on global health, and the need for unified action to eliminate them.