Background Nigeria carries the highest burden and diversity of neglected tropical diseases
(NTDs) in sub-Saharan Africa and is preparing to scale up its efforts to control/eliminate …

Introduction Schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil transmitted helminthiases (STH) have been
historically recognized as a major public health problem in Angola. However, lack of …

Background There are few detailed data on the geographic distribution of most neglected
tropical diseases (NTDs) in post-conflict Southern Sudan. To guide intervention by the …

Abstract The World Health Organization's (WHO's) 2030 road map for neglected tropical
diseases (NTDs) emphasizes the importance of strengthened, institutionalized “post …

Background After many years of general neglect, interest has grown and efforts came under
way for the mapping, control, surveillance, and eventual elimination of neglected tropical …

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) predominantly affect vulnerable and marginalized
populations in tropical and subtropical areas and globally affect more than one billion …

Background Integrated rapid mapping to target interventions for schistosomiasis, soil-
transmitted helminthiasis (STH) and lymphatic filariasis (LF) is ongoing in South Sudan …

New information indicates that two sub-Saharan Africa countries—the Democratic Republic
of Congo (DR Congo) and Nigeria—will be home to almost one-half of the world's …

Background Access to affordable, quality healthcare is the key element of universal health
coverage (UHC). This study examines the effectiveness of the neglected tropical disease …

In January 2012, key actors in global health met in London to commit to increasing support
for the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). As a result, the 'The …