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Why do neglected tropical diseases suffer low priority?

Why do neglected tropical diseases suffer low priority?

Neglected tropical diseases affect millions of people across Africa,…
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The Minister of State for Health Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora

World Neglected Tropical Disease Day: Achieving health equity to end the neglect of poverty-related diseases

Abuja, 31 January, 2022 - “The first time I noticed a sore on my left…
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HMH addressing media personnel during the 2022 World Leprosy Day Press briefing

Government partners decry stigmatization of people living with leprosy

Abuja, 1 February, 2022 - In commemoration of the 2022 World Leprosy…
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Improving treatment of neglected diseases

Improving treatment of neglected diseases

Preventive treatment of neglected tropical diseases (NTD) has saved…
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ETHIOPIA COMMEMORATES WORLD NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES DAY CALLING FOR EQUITY, POLITICAL WILL AND PARTNER COMM

ETHIOPIA COMMEMORATES WORLD NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES DAY CALLING FOR EQUITY, POLITICAL WILL AND PARTNER

On 31 January 2022, ETHIOPIA commemorated World Neglected Tropical…
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Aitta Kébé and Maimouna Tamba are fighting Gender Based Violence in Senegal

Fighting gender-based violence at the grassroots in Senegal

Though separated by 100 km, Aitta Kébé and Maimouna Tamba are…
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South Sudan joined the rest of the world to commemorate the first World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day

Stakeholders recommit to enhance efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases in South Sudan

Juba, 30 January 2022 - South Sudan joined the rest of the world to…
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Promising progress on neglected tropical diseases in Africa

Promising progress on neglected tropical diseases in Africa

Over the past decade, significant progress has been made in the…
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