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Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of 20 conditions of parasitic, bacterial, viral, fungal and non-communicable origin. They cause pain and disability, creating lasting health, social and economic consequences for individuals and societies. They prevent children from going to school and adults from going to work, trapping communities in cycles of poverty and inequity. People affected by disabilities and impairments caused by NTDs often experience stigma within their communities, hindering their access to needed care and leading to social isolation.
WHO recommends five core strategies to tackle the burden of NTDs: preventive chemotherapy, individual disease management, vector control, veterinary public health and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) within a systemic and cross-cutting approach.
Data available in this portal help to monitor global and country progress towards achieving the targets for control and elimination, as defined by the new WHO road map 2021-2030.
Elimination of NTDs
47
countries have eliminated at least one NTD by the end of 2022
Human African trypanosomiasis
97%
The decrease in the reported number of cases of human African trypanosomiasis from 1999–2021
Neglected tropical diseases
25%
reduction in number of people requiring interventions against NTDs between 2010 and 2021
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Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases
We coordinate and support policies and strategies to enhance global access to interventions for the prevention, control, elimination and eradication of neglected tropical diseases, including some zoonotic diseases.
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