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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day - January 30
January 31 , 2023
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- On 31 May 2021, the World Health Assembly recognized 30 January as World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day.
- It aims to create better awareness of the devastating impact of NTDs on the poorest populations around the world.
- The day is also an opportunity to call on everyone to support the growing momentum for the control, elimination and eradication of these diseases.
- NTDs are a diverse group of 20 conditions that are mainly prevalent in tropical areas.
- WHO South-East Asia Region accounts for the second highest NTD burden globally.
- NTDs are a group of infections that are most common among marginalised communities in the developing regions of Africa, Asia and the Americas.
- They are caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasitic worms.
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