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Context
- Neglected tropical disease day is observed every year on 30th January.
- It was declared in the 74th World Health Assembly (2021).
About
- Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of tropical infections which are common in low-income populations in developing regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They are caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasitic worms (helminths).
- WHO has recognized 20 Neglected Tropical Diseases. A summary of each disease is given below:
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