{"id":47141,"date":"2024-01-30T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T04:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/?p=47141"},"modified":"2024-01-29T19:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T13:30:20","slug":"world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/international-health-news\/world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day\/","title":{"rendered":"World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This January 30th, the whole world will celebrate World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. This day will be one of the most remarkable events, a powerful reminder of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Many underdeveloped countries like\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/medical-visa\/medical-visa-from-south-africa-to-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Africa<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and Asia have a high prevalence of such\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/top-7-common-diseases-in-old-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">diseases<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. This initiative primarily focuses on the escalating dangers of such NTDs and delves into providing facilitation for underprivileged people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The theme for this year&#8217;s WNTDD is\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unite. Act. Eliminate.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The theme signifies the importance of coming together and thinking about what we need to act effectively and where we are with elimination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understanding The Neglected Tropical Diseases<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Usually, Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are 20 diseases that include parasites, protozoa,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/treatments\/difficulties-of-bacterial-endocarditis-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">bacterial<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/viral-infections-during-weather-changes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">viral<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0diseases primarily seen in tropical regions. These diseases significantly impact underdeveloped societies (low-income areas) and disproportionately affect children and women. These low-income regions have less access to quality water, healthcare facilities, and sanitation. More than 100 crore people\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/international-health-news\/world-asthma-day-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">globally<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0suffer from the terrible health,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/social-media-tips-for-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">social<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and economic effects of these neglected tropical diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Some of the common causes of NTD may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lymphatic filariasis:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Elephantiasis, a disfiguring swelling of\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/spinal-cord-injury-treatment-in-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">limbs<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Onchocerciasis (river blindness):<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0A parasitic infection that can lead to permanent\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/treatments\/cornea-transplant-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">vision<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trachoma:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0An infectious eye disease that can cause\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/international-health-news\/air-pollution-can-harm-your-visibility-and-lead-to-irreversible-blindness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">blindness<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Schistosomiasis:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0A parasitic infection that can damage internal organs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Soil-transmitted helminths:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Intestinal worms that can cause\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/what-is-malnutrition-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">malnutrition<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/treatments\/get-cushing-syndrome-treatment-in-india-with-gomedii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">stunted<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">History<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0is observed every year on\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">January 30th<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. This date also marks the launch of the first WHO road map and the London Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in 2012. The sole purpose of this day is to reflect on the suffering caused by NTDs by sharing the experiences of those who are engaged in tackling their burden and proving the accomplishments of the global NTD community. Many healthcare facilities explicitly gather more support to control, eliminate, and eradicate disease prevalence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Significance of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (WNTDD)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, amidst the challenges, there&#8217;s a growing movement to combat NTDs. WNTDD established ambitious targets for controlling, eliminating, and even eradicating some diseases. Significant progress has been made in recent years, with millions of people receiving treatment and several countries nearing NTD elimination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Choose GoMedii For The Best And Affordable Treatments In India<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you want the best and most affordable transplant in India, you are at the right place and time! 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