Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Nigeria has recorded notable progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), exceeding global targets for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis, as a Gates Foundation-supported project officially concluded.

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the close-out ceremony and virtual results presentation of the "Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis in Nigeria Assessment to Stop Ivermectin Treatment Project."

Mr Salako said the outcomes represent a major boost to Nigeria's public health response and align with the World Health Organisation's (WHO) 2030 roadmap for NTDs.

Mr Salako explained that findings from the project ...