A World Health Organisation report on Neglected Tropical Diseases has shown that Nigeria and 15 other countries have the highest burdens of NTDs.
The report released on Monday noted that the 16 countries bear 80 per cent of the global burden of NTDs.
According to the report titled, “Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023,” countries with the highest burdens of NTDs are also the countries in which population growth will be fastest.
The PUNCH reports that World NTD Day is commemorated every January 30, and the theme for this year is “Act now. Act together. Invest in Neglected Tropical Diseases.”
NTDs are a diverse group of 20 conditions that are mainly prevalent in tropical areas, where they affect more than one billion people who live in impoverished communities.
The diseases are caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and toxins.
The WHO report…
