01882nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001653003900042653001800081653001500099653002600114653001800140653002300158100001600181700001400197700001100211700001400222700001200236245009200248856006100340300001000401520124100411       2023                            d10aNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)10aLeishmaniasis10aFilariasis10aElimination campaigns10aPoint-of-care10alateral flow assay1 aShaligram S1 aChauhan S1 aNaik V1 aRahaman A1 aPawar S00aNeglected Tropical Diseases in India: Enhancing POC based Diagnosis towards Elimination  uhttps://bjmas.org/index.php/bjmas/article/view/1062/1776  a15-333 a<p>Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) represent a significant global health challenge, particularly in regions with limited access to healthcare and sanitation facilities. India, with its vast population and diverse landscape, faces a substantial burden of NTDs, including lymphatic filariasis (LF), visceral leishmaniasis (VL), and dengue along with other coinfections. The Government of India has undertaken various initiatives to eliminate these diseases, aligning with global objectives. However, challenges persist, including the need for accurate disease burden estimation, resource allocation, and disease diagnosis.Efforts to eliminate NTDs in India require comprehensive strategies, including mass drug administration and vector control programs. Thus, accurate and accessible diagnostic tools are essential for disease surveillance and treatment monitoring.&nbsp;Point-of-care testing including molecular and serological-based techniques facilitates swift diagnosis and disease surveillance, particularly in resource-limited settings. Thus, by prioritizing investments in innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, India can make significant strides toward improving patient survival and decrease mortality rates.</p>