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ADVANCING NTD RESEARCH

Global Centre For Neglected Tropical Disease Research.

A global platform to strengthen capacity and conduct priority research to achieve the control, elimination and eradication of neglected tropical and zoonotic diseases.

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THE CHALLENGE

About neglected tropical diseases

The World Health Organization classifies 21 diseases as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). These diseases disproportionately affect the world's most impoverished communities.

1.6 billion

People affected

NTDs affect more than 1.6 billion people globally.

100 +

Countries

More than 100 countries are affected by NTDs.

Billions

In lost productivity

NTDs cause billions of dollars in lost productivity annually.

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Key resources for NTD research and learning.

RESOURCES

Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals

A road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030

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RESOURCES

One Health: Approach for action against neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030

A companion document to the WHO NTD roamap

Video Resources

Key resources for NTD research and learning.

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