Overview Progress in eliminating and eradicating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is one of Africa’s greatest achievements. Nineteen countries in Africa have eliminated at least
Weekly Epidemiological Record 13 OCTOBER 2023 No 41, 2023, 98, 489–502 Introduction Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a preventable neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by
Weekly epidemiological record 29 September 2023 No 39, 2023, 98, 453–470 Advances towards interrupting the transmission of onchocerciasis from the latest preliminary serological assessments
Meeting of National Programme Managers for lymphatic filariasis, soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis and the Regional Programme Review Group of the WHO South-East Asia Region
Overview: Medical entomology is essential for the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases, particularly onchocerciasis. However, there is a shortage of medical entomologists
Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a rationale for continued investment in tackling neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030 seeks to maintain and accelerate
Weekly Epidemiological Record 14 October 2022 No 41, 2022, 97, 513–524 Introduction Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a preventable neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by
Overview: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than 1 billion people globally, causing serious, long-term health effects. Therefore, timely and effective existing interventions reduce
Ending the neglect to attain the sustainable development goals. One health: approach for action against neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030 Overview This companion document to Ending
Lymphatic filariasis: managing morbidity and preventing disability: an aide-mémoire for national program managers, 2nd ed. World Health Organization, 2021 Overview: Since the first edition
Safety in administering medicines for neglected tropical diseases. World Health Organization, 2021 Overview: The objective of this manual is to provide practical tools, including
Weekly epidemiological record 1 October 2021 No 39, 2021, 96, 477–484 Report from IACO30: Disruption of ivermectin mass drug administration in the Yanomami focus
Authors: Emily Toubali, Molly Brady, Ernest Mensah, Aryc Mosher, Emily Wainwright, Liz Eddy, Aria Gray, and Alyssa Jordan Multi-country experiences in implementing a direct
Authors: Elizabeth Fitch, Alison Krentel, Kevin Bardosh, Beth Sutherland, Alyssa Jordan, and Margaret Baker The World Health Organization’s 2021-2030 NTD Road Map advocates for
Part of the Act to End NTDS | East technical brief series June 2021. To eliminate human onchocerciasis transmission of the filarial parasite Onchocerca
Onchocerciasis: diagnostic target product profile to support preventive chemotherapy. WHO, 2021. Overview Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, affects an estimated 21 million people,
