But now, thanks to a combination of non-profit researchers and African public-health workers, there are signs of progress ...

NTDs, a group of 21 debilitating infectious diseases, affect over 1 billion people globally, causing significant morbidity, ...

India is on track to be declared free of Kala Azar by 2024, achieving elimination targets set by WHO after decades of efforts against the deadly disease.

On the occasion of World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day 2025, India reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating NTDs by ...

India reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by illuminating the iconic India Gate on Thursday in vibrant hues of purple and orange on World NTDs Day. This symbolic ...

India Gate shines bright to raise awareness on Neglected Tropical Diseases. Marking World NTD Day 2025, the iconic landmark highlights the need for action. Scroll down to know more.

India experiences the world’s absolute burden of at least 11 NTDs, including hookworm, dengue, lymphatic filariasis, leprosy, ...

3. Visceral leishmaniasis Visceral leishmaniasis is also called kala azar ('black fever' in Hindi), and is most commonly found in Brazil, across East Africa, and in India. We've been treating visceral ...

Climate change poses as a biggest environmental threat. It substantially affects pathogens (parasites, viruses and bacteria), vectors, and reservoir hosts, having implications for the transmission of ...