Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released its 2024 Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), marking significant strides toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. This comprehensive report provides an update on the ongoing efforts and progress made in combating NTDs, with detailed epidemiological and programmatic data from 2022 and key events from 2023. The report is pivotal as it evaluates the global and regional advancements towards eliminating these diseases, which disproportionately affect the world's poorest communities. It includes assessments of overarching, cross-cutting, and disease-specific indicators, offering a clear picture of where we stand and what more needs to be done. The findings and strategies outlined in this report are crucial for health policymakers, researchers, and practitioners involved in NTDs. They offer insights into the effectiveness of current approaches and highlight areas needing more focused efforts. For a detailed read and to understand the full scope of the progress and challenges that remain, visit the WHO's official release of the 2024 Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases at the following link: 2024 Global Report on NTDs