Posted by According to the World Health Organization, neglected tropical illnesses have continued to affect the poorest members of communities worldwide, particularly in locations where water safety, sanitation, and access to health care are inadequate.
According to the World Health Organization, while millions have been freed from the burden of neglected tropical diseases, many remain locked in a cycle of poverty and stigma.
According to the WHO’s new report, “Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023,” around 1.65 billion individuals worldwide are anticipated to require treatment for at least one NTD.
According to the paper, approximately 16 nations accounted for 80% of the worldwide NTD burden, while 179 countries and territories reported at least one case of NTDs in 2021 alone.
However, according to the current progress report, the number of persons requiring NTD interventions decreased by 80 million between 2020 and 2021, and eight nations were certified NTD-free in 2022.
According to the research, as of December 2022, 47 countries had eliminated at least one NTD, with more countries on the way.
Speaking on the study, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that despite the progress made, there was still much work to be done.
“Millions of individuals around the world have been freed from the weight of neglected tropical diseases, which keep them bound in cycles of poverty and stigma.
“The good news is that we now have the skills and knowledge to not only save lives and alleviate misery, but also to rid entire communities and countries of terrible diseases. It is time to act now, engage collaboratively, and invest in NTDs.”
Dr. Tedros has now urged national authorities to invest in efforts to eradicate neglected tropical illnesses.
“The new study underlines the need for increased efforts and investments to reverse delays and expedite progress toward the NTD road map targets by 2030. Promoting country ownership and accountability, as well as financing sustainability and predictability, including more robust domestic funding, are critical to achieving the NTD road map goals and enabling countries to deliver on their commitments to provide quality NTD services to affected populations.”