Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) encompass 17 bacterial, parasitic and viral diseases that occur solely, or principally in tropical regions. They are often termed ‘neglected’ as the people who are most affected are the poorest populations living in rural areas, urban slums and conflict zones.
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Neglected Tropical Diseases can be eliminated in our lifetime: A Call for Action
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WHO guidelines on leishmaniases: treatment of visceral leishmaniasis and post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in eastern Africa and South-East Asia
WHO's updated guidelines set out treatment recommendations for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) in eastern Africa and South-East Asia, the subregion that accounted for 73% of VL cases reported globally to WHO in 2023. They introduce new treatment regimens for PKDL, alternative options for primary VL in eastern Africa, weight-band allometric dosing of miltefosine, and risk-mitigation measures following reports of ocular adverse events.
