Neglected Tropical Diseases Archives

UN Recognises Neglected Tropical Diseases as Rights Issue Delegates at the UN Human Rights Council adopt a resolution recognising neglected tropical diseases as a human rights issue.

Oluwatobi Adu July 8, 2026

GENEVA – The neglected tropical diseases human rights agenda has received a major global boost after the...

FCT Targets Millions of Children in Major Anti-Parasite Campaign FCT Mobilises Communities Ahead of Massive Schistosomiasis Drug Campaign

Mirian Gom June 24, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration has intensified preparations for the 2026 Schistosomiasis Mass Administration...

African Leaders Push Cross-Border Pact to Eliminate Malaria, NTDS African health leaders and WHO officials discussing malaria and NTD elimination strategies

Oluwatobi Adu May 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – African countries and global health partners intensify efforts to eliminate malaria and neglected tropical...

Dying In Silence: The Hidden Disease Stealing Health, Futures of Nigerian Women A Nigerian woman standing beside a rural riverbank where communities depend on untreated water amid growing concerns over schistosomiasis infections.

Oluwatobi Adu May 7, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease silently damaging their health, fertility, and dignity. Many remain...

Nigeria’s Snakebite Crisis: Time for Urgent Government Action Rural healthcare centre lacking antivenom in Nigeria

Mirian Gom February 8, 2026

Nigeria cannot continue to lose lives to preventable snakebites. Every year, nearly 43,000 Nigerians are bitten by...

WHO Urges Action Against Stigma, Mental Health Burden of NTDs WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

Oluwatobi Adu January 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for renewed global action to address stigma, discrimination...

Nigeria Partners Develop Local Solutions Against River Blindness, Sleeping Sickness Nigerian agencies signing agreement to combat River Blindness

Otamere Gladness January 7, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Two Nigerian research agencies partner to develop locally sourced solutions to combat River Blindness...

WHO, Bayer Extend $25m Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases