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New Report Demonstrates that Control of Intestinal Worms in the Americas Contributes Significantly to Achievement of Millennium Development Goals in the Region
Neglected tropical diseases afflict more than 1.4 billion people, but just 50 cents can treat an individual for the 7 most common NTDs for an entire year, a best buy in public health. Learn more!
Neglected tropical diseases are the most common diseases of the world's poorest people, most of whom live on less than $1.25 a day. NTDs stigmatize, disable, and inhibit individuals from being able to care for themselves or their families—all of which promote poverty. Get the facts!
With your help, we can increase awareness of NTDs and generate the momentum and political will necessary to eliminate these disabling, disfiguring, and deadly diseases. Sign up now!
Dr. Peter Hotez, Dr. Francesco Rio, and Dr. Neeraj Mistry pose for photographs after the Global Network’s evening reception on October 20th. The event celebrated the launch of the WHO Report on Neglected Topical Diseases. Read more.
In 2009, the Brazilian National Soccer Team filmed a video, to raise awareness about NTDs in Brazil and across Latin America and the Caribbean. Check out the video to hear Kaká, Júlio César, and your favorite soccer stars talk about their commitment to the fight against NTDs!
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As a social justice issue. The neglected tropical diseases exemplify unfairness on a global scale. NTDs disproportionately affect poor countries, and within poor countries they affect poor people. Among poor people, they disproportionately affect women and children. NTDs are an assault on the members of our global community who are already living the most difficult lives and have the fewest resources to overcome the challenges of disease infection.
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