Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are infectious and debilitating illnesses that predominantly affect people living in low-income or marginalized communities. They have been largely neglected by the research and health sectors, leading to very little investment and attention in responding to their burden. NTDs affect over one billion people worldwide, resulting in high levels of disability, poverty, and other adverse health outcomes. NTDs also impose considerable economic burden on affected communities, making it increasingly important for governments and other donors to provide resources for their control and elimination. Improved investment and awareness of NTDs could help to reduce poverty, improve health and quality of life, and foster greater economic development.
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