Neglected Tropical Diseases Archives

Nigeria requires N154bn to eradicate, control Neglected Tropical Diseases

On November 3, 202011:10 pmIn Healthby Oboh

NIGERIA requires an estimated N154 billion to control and eradicate Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, such as elephantiasis, Buruli ulcer, river blindness and leprosy amongst others.

Nigeria tops in Neglected Tropical Diseases globally

On May 1, 202011:21 pmIn Healthby Oboh

By Chioma Obinna Nigeria ranks first for Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, such as Schistosomiasis and Onchocerciasis, and third for lymphatic filariasis globally. It also has the greatest number of people infected with all the NTDs in Africa. Deputy Director and Head, Public Health and Epidemiology Department, Nigeria Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Dr. Babatunde Adewale,
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Nigeria is committed to eliminating NTDS— Prof Adenike Abiose

On April 12, 20172:46 amIn Healthby Emmanuel Okogba

NIGERIANS have been urged to take deliberate measures to prevent infection and transmission of Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, that currently affect about 1 billion persons across the world.