Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) form a category of diverse, mainly infectious, diseases that are prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries. They cause significant ill health, economic hardship, disability and death and are associated with stigma and discrimination. Impoverished communities in rural areas with poor access to healthcare, clean water and sanitation are disproportionately affected, with growing numbers of people being put at risk due to population displacement and climate change. These diseases, furthermore, effect major macro-economic impacts, costing low- and middle-income countries billions of USD each year and driving vicious cycles of poverty.
BT - Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease DO - 10.3390/tropicalmed10030077 IS - 3 LA - ENG M3 - Article N2 -Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) form a category of diverse, mainly infectious, diseases that are prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries. They cause significant ill health, economic hardship, disability and death and are associated with stigma and discrimination. Impoverished communities in rural areas with poor access to healthcare, clean water and sanitation are disproportionately affected, with growing numbers of people being put at risk due to population displacement and climate change. These diseases, furthermore, effect major macro-economic impacts, costing low- and middle-income countries billions of USD each year and driving vicious cycles of poverty.
PB - MDPI AG PY - 2025 EP - 13 T2 - Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease TI - Neglected Tropical Diseases Remain a Considerable Public Health Challenge in West Africa UR - https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/10/3/77/pdf?version=1742216897 VL - 10 SN - 2414-6366 ER -