End Neglected Tropical Diseases Initiative

The End Neglected Tropical Diseases Initiative is a global effort to control and eliminate a group of contagious diseases known as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). These illnesses mainly affect people in impoverished regions, causing health problems, disabilities, and social stigma. The initiative focuses on improving access to medicine, enhancing awareness, and strengthening health systems to reduce the burden of these diseases. Its goal is to improve the quality of life for affected populations, eliminate these diseases as public health threats, and promote health equity worldwide.