What are these neglected diseases and why is climate change making them worse? Millions of people, especially in tropical countries ... Noah Seelam/AFP via Getty Images Those who are permanently ...

This year, six countries have managed to eliminate the threat of at least one of the diseases on the WHO's list of "neglected tropical diseases." A global effort to stamp out certain undertreated ...

About this content. Nearly two billion people are affected by at least one of the conditions known collectively as neglected tropical diseases. Why then is funding to address these conditions so ...

Photo by Brent Stirton/Getty Images for DNDi “Today’s announcement is both a testament to the global progress against neglected tropical diseases and a beacon of hope for nations still ...

Introduction Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a significant health burden in tropical and subtropical regions, with limited treatment options and diagnostic capabilities. These diseases are ...

"This new partnership between GHIT and WHO represents a significant step forward in the fight against neglected tropical diseases," said Dr. Ibrahima Socé Fall, Director, WHO Global Neglected ...

This content is derived from the WHO manual Recognizing neglected tropical diseases through changes ... (AI)-based algorithms that can classify photos of skin lesions instantly.

The floods triggered outbreaks of neglected tropical diseases like intestinal worms and snail fever, posing serious health risks. Simon Oketch, a 7-year-old from Kenya, was recently diagnosed with ...