Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
Press release - excerpt
WHO: control of neglected tropical diseases is feasible
Renewed engagement to scale-up integrated interventions announced
14 OCTOBER 2010 | GENEVA -- The misery and disability caused by a group of chronic infectious diseases, found almost exclusively in very poor populations, can now be substantially reduced, according to a new report released today by WHO.
The report Working to overcome the global impact of neglected tropical diseases covers 17 neglected tropical diseases1 that thrive in impoverished settings, where housing is often substandard, environments are contaminated with filth, and disease-spreading insects and animals abound.
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"The evidence is now overwhelming. Existing interventions, including safe, simple and effective medicines, are having an impact. By expanding coverage, we can actually prevent many of these diseases. This is a first-time opportunity for some very ancient diseases," says Dr Chan.
WHO
Link to WHO Report: Working to overcome the global impact of neglected tropical diseases
.
WHO: control of neglected tropical diseases is feasible
Renewed engagement to scale-up integrated interventions announced
14 OCTOBER 2010 | GENEVA -- The misery and disability caused by a group of chronic infectious diseases, found almost exclusively in very poor populations, can now be substantially reduced, according to a new report released today by WHO.
The report Working to overcome the global impact of neglected tropical diseases covers 17 neglected tropical diseases1 that thrive in impoverished settings, where housing is often substandard, environments are contaminated with filth, and disease-spreading insects and animals abound.
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"The evidence is now overwhelming. Existing interventions, including safe, simple and effective medicines, are having an impact. By expanding coverage, we can actually prevent many of these diseases. This is a first-time opportunity for some very ancient diseases," says Dr Chan.
WHO
Link to WHO Report: Working to overcome the global impact of neglected tropical diseases
.