Neglected Tropical Diseases

Stakeholders have called on philanthropists to contribute funds toward the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) to enable the country meet the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target. The stakeholders made the call at…

The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) says it is targeting 559 communities in the six area councils of the territory for administration of free deworming drugs for the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Dr Adedolapo…

The Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) says the prevention and treatment of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) will be included in the second round of Oral Polio vaccination in the state. READ ALSO:Edo State…

The Oyo State Government, through the Primary Health Care Board, in partnership with the Christian Blind Mission (CBM), has commenced surgical intervention for 100 indigent patients with hydrocele and lymphedema management across the…

The Federal Government and Sightsavers Nigeria, an NGO, have called for increased awareness of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases ( NTDs) affecting the reproductive system of women and girls. READ…

 A Non-Governmental  Organization (NGO), the Mission to Save the Helpless (MITOSATH), says that it has executed over 1,400 mass hydrocelectomy for hydrocele cases arising from Lymphatic filariasis in six states across the federation. Dr…

The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), Sightsavers Nigeria and other stakeholders are developing a national guideline for the management of mobility and disability induced by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Mr Nse Akpan, the National…

Edo Government has said it will leverage the existing collaboration with stakeholders in the health ecosystem to fight against and eliminate the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the state. READ ALSO: Anambra State Health…

Anambra state ministry of health has cautioned the indigenes on the increasing dangers of Neglected Tropical Diseases. This was disclosed during the commemoration of the 2023 Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. READ ALSO: Nigeria…

The Nigerian Government has launched its 2023 to 2027 master plans on Neglected Tropical Diseases, (NTDs) in the country. Launching the plans in Abuja during the 2023 World NTD day, the Minster of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire says Nigeria has…