Global Cause
Neglected Tropical Diseases
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How we can achieve the WHO’s Neglected Tropical Disease Roadmap
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of 20 diseases that debilitate, disfigure and can kill those affected. Incredible progress has been made against neglected tropical diseases. There are 43 countries that have eliminated at least one so far and 600 million people no longer require treatment for NTDs, proving that ending these diseases is...
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Fighting neglected tropical diseases to build human capital
The fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has caused an overwhelming economic burden to many countries, which has stalled human capital development, but more is being done to tackle this. Recognising the nexus between poverty and disease and the importance of reducing the disease burden to improve human development, the World Bank initiated their first...
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Our campaign partners
23. Infektiologischer Intensivkurs (September 30th – October 2nd, 2021) is the largest training event for paediatric infectious diseases in Germany – those interested in infection diagnostics in adolescents, join us! The Global WOPs Congress brings together like-minded organisations committed to advancing learning, exchange and peer-support between water and sanitation operators and their partners, and building...
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No time to waste in fighting neglected tropical diseases
Development professionals are urging governments and international organisations to use the knowledge and the tools they have at their disposal right now to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
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Unleashing the power of good logistics on NTDs
Logistics plays a major role in ensuring and maintaining adequate drug coverage and, in turn, control or eliminate neglected tropical diseases.
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Making NTD work comprehensive and inclusive
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) affect over one billion of the world’s poorest people. We look at how international collaboration and partnerships are starting to turn the tide of misery.