Tag: Neglected Tropical Diseases
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WHO and Bayer AG Renew Collaboration to Fight Three Deadly Neglected Tropical Diseases
Global Push to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases The World Health Organization (WHO) and Bayer AG have renewed a long-standing collaboration aimed at accelerating the elimination of three deadly neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by expanding access to free-of-charge treatments in endemic countries. This renewed partnership underscores a shared commitment to ending avoidable suffering and leveraging innovative…
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WHO and Bayer Renew Pact to End Three Deadly NTDs
A renewed commitment to triage three deadly NTDs The World Health Organization (WHO) and Bayer AG have extended a long-standing collaboration aimed at accelerating the elimination of three deadly neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The renewed partnership continues Bayer’s free-of-charge drug donations and WHO’s technical leadership to help endemic countries scale up treatment, surveillance, and community…
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WHO and Bayer AG Extend Collaboration to Eliminate Three Deadly NTDs
Global Health Partnership Renewed to Tackle Deadly Neglected Tropical Diseases The World Health Organization (WHO) and Bayer AG have renewed a long-standing collaboration aimed at accelerating the elimination of three deadly neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by expanding free-of-charge treatment in endemic countries. This renewed commitment reinforces the critical role of pharmaceutical access, public health infrastructure,…
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India’s Leprosy Triumph: 99% Drop in Prevalence Over 44 Years
India’s Landmark Progress Against Leprosy India is reporting a remarkable public health success: a 99% reduction in the prevalence of leprosy (Hansen’s disease) per 10,000 population over the last 44 years. The government says the country’s prevalence has fallen from 57.2 per 10,000 in 1981 to 0.57 per 10,000 in 2025, alongside a 98% drop…
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India’s Leprosy Triumph: 99% Plunge in Prevalence Over 44 Years
India Achieves a Remarkable Decline in Leprosy Prevalence India has witnessed an extraordinary public health achievement in leprosy control, reporting a 99% drop in prevalence per 10,000 population and a 98% reduction in active cases under treatment over the last 44 years. The government’s official statement highlights how domestic policy, early diagnosis, and universal access…