01670nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001260001000042653002100052100001700073700001400090700001400104700001500118700001200133700001300145700001400158700001400172245007500186856006300261490000600324520108500330022002501415       2023                            d  bWiley10aGeneral Medicine1 aShomuyiwa DO1 aGeorge NS1 aSunday BA1 aOmotayo FO1 aMwaba M1 aDavid SC1 aNabiryo M1 aYangaza Y00aAddressing neglected tropical diseases in Africa: A gender perspective  uhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.17260 v63 a<p>This article delves into the interplay of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within Africa, spotlighting gender disparities in NTD programs. NTDs, impacting marginalized communities, impose considerable physical, mental, and social burdens. The article underscores NTDs as equity markers for SDGs, spotlighting gender‐based imbalances in disease susceptibility, treatment accessibility, and health‐seeking tendencies. Gender's influence on NTD risks is elucidated, emphasizing the heightened susceptibility of women due to socioeconomic constraints, cultural dynamics, and gender norms. The article also highlights the absence of gender considerations in NTD programs, advocating for gender‐integrated strategies, enhanced data collection, and collaborative partnerships to rectify these inequities. By embracing a gender‐equity approach, the article underscores the necessity of gender‐balanced NTD efforts for comprehensive health, sustainable development, and gender parity, demanding cohesive actions across sectors.</p>
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