Background People affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are frequently the target
of social stigmatization. To date not much attention has been given to stigma in relation to …

Mental health conditions will be the largest contributor to the global health burden by 2030.
Our review suggests that neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) predispose individuals to poor …

Recent progress in onchocerciasis research has led to improved understanding of the
immunopathology of Onchocerca volvulus, as well as improvements in diagnosis and …

Background Onchocerciasis (“river blindness”) can cause severe morbidity, including vision
loss and various skin manifestations, and is targeted for elimination using ivermectin mass …

Background An estimated 25 million people are currently infected with onchocerciasis (a
parasitic infection caused by the filarial nematode Onchocerca volvulus and transmitted by …

Introduction: Various dermatoses, due to their morbidity characteristics, have been shown to
negatively impact on learning. The most epidemiologically important seem to be the …

Vectorborne diseases (VBDs) are embedded within complex socioecological systems.
While research has traditionally focused on the direct effects of VBDs on human morbidity …

Objectives Onchocerciasis is one of the most devastating neglected tropical diseases and it
is mostly prevalent in Africa. The disease has important heavy social and economic burdens …

Background Onchocerciasis affects the quality of life to a greater extent among affected
individuals. The World Health Organization (WHO)'s Onchocerciasis Control Program (OCP) …

Background: Onchocerciasis (river blindness) is a major cause of bilateral blindness with
devastating socioeconomic consequences. Since Nigeria is the most heavily onchocerciasis …