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 ...

Review the prospects for the control of neglected tropical diseases, including soil-transmitted helminthiasis, shistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, and onchocerciasis.

NEGLECTED tropical diseases (NTDs) are a persistent public health threat, and tackling them is not just a moral obligation, but also a smart investment. NTDs are a group of infectious diseases ...

-Tackling neglected tropical diseases. -Boosting trade and investment by promoting local currencies and alternative payment systems. -Advancing climate action with a BRICS Climate Leadership Agenda.

Government commits to innovation, research on NTDs Maunganidze said his ministry was committed to tackle the diseases despite challenges.

A Lancet study reveals that drastic USAID funding cuts, potentially 83%, could lead to over 1.4 crore preventable deaths by 2030, with a significant portion among children under five. This reduction ...