Background
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) represent a challenge to public health, particularly in the African continent, where their prevalence is intertwined with socio-economic disparities. In January 2021, the WHO published the report "Ending the neglect to attain the sustainable development goals: a roadmap for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030" followed by 2024 WHO Global report which is the second in a series of global reports describing progress towards the 2030 targets set in the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030. The road map sets global targets and milestones to prevent, control, eliminate or eradicate 20 diseases and disease groups as well as cross-cutting targets aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Three foundational pillars will support global efforts to achieve the targets: accelerate programmatic action (pillar 1), intensify cross-cutting approaches (pillar 2) and change operating models and culture to facilitate country ownership (pillar 3). The overarching global targets described in this report, in line with the SDGs and the WHO's 13th General Programme of Work are to ensure 90% fewer people requiring interventions against NTDs, 75% fewer NTD-related DALYs and 100 countries achieving elimination of at least one NTD and eradication of two NTDs (Dracunculiasis and Yaws).
2023 Annual
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