Neglected tropical diseases

Abstract

Seventeen neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have been identified by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is estimated that over 1 billion people are infected with NTDs, with a further 1 billion at risk. The majority of NTDs occur in the tropics and sub-tropics and have particular characteristics in common.

Keywords

• Trachoma VISION 2020 and global health Keywords Global data
• Leprosy
• l programmes
• NTDs
• Onchocerciasis
• Poverty