Tag: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
HANDS, Kano Govt move to eliminate NTDs in 7 endemic LGAs
Adara named the five NTDs discovered in Kano to include schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, trachoma, and STH.
How close is Nigeria to eliminating neglected tropical diseases in 2030?
They said that with six years before the 2030 target, campaign against open defecation is crucial for reversing the trend…
Ondo, Ekiti, Osun poised to combat NTDs
“We are in collaboration with various multi-national agencies, among which is Mitosath, working with Ekiti State Primary Health Care Development…
Eliminating NTDs will boost Nigeria’s economy by $19bn – Study
Neglected tropical diseases are a group of parasitic and bacterial diseases that are widespread among economically disadvantaged groups.
2.5m people at risk of contracting NTDs in Zamfara
A baseline survey conducted by the Federal Ministry of Health, facilitated by the independent health experts group “Sightsavers”, has indicated…
Foundation tells wealthy Nigerians to sacrifice half of their wealth to charity
The TY Danjuma Foundation (TYDF), an indigenous organisation, on Tuesday, urged wealthy Nigerians to sacrifice half of their wealth to…