WHO announces 10-year plan to eradicate Neglected Tropical Diseases
Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has rolled out a 10-year road map for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) which proposes ambitious targets and innovative approaches to tackle 20 diseases affecting more than a billion people.
According to a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the move is geared towards the quest of attaining the Sustainable Development Goals by year 2030.
The project tagged 'Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030' aims to accelerate programmatic action and renew momentum.
According to the agency, the plan was endorsed by the World Health Assembly (WHA 73(33)) in November 2020 and will propose concrete ac...
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