IBADAN – Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to eradicate the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the state, while warning that untreated cases could lead to loss of sight and death.

But now, thanks to a combination of non-profit researchers and African public-health workers, there are signs of progress ...

NTDs, a group of 21 debilitating infectious diseases, affect over 1 billion people globally, causing significant morbidity, ...

The management of Leishmania donova ni (LD), responsible for fatal visceral leishmaniasis (VL), faces increasing challenges due to rising drug-unresponsiveness, leading to increasing treatment ...

India is on track to be declared free of Kala Azar by 2024, achieving elimination targets set by WHO after decades of efforts against the deadly disease.

Researchers from Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Universidade Federal da Paraiba and affiliated organizations presented the ...

India illuminated the India Gate in vibrant colors on World NTDs Day to raise awareness about Neglected Tropical Diseases. This effort highlights the country's progress against these diseases with a ...

India Gate shines bright to raise awareness on Neglected Tropical Diseases. Marking World NTD Day 2025, the iconic landmark highlights the need for action. Scroll down to know more.

In the most remote places in the world, people are daily battling diseases that many people may never have heard of. Called neglected tropical diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially ...

India experiences the world’s absolute burden of at least 11 NTDs, including hookworm, dengue, lymphatic filariasis, leprosy, ...

Day, which aims to raise awareness of and advocate for the elimination of 21 historically overlooked diseases that affect around 1·6 billion people worldwide. This year's World NTD Day will continue ...