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Former Gov. Tommy Thompson urges Congress to support the president’s full request of $155 million for the treatment of the seven most common NTDs. Read his letter.
With your help, we can increase awareness of NTDs and generate the momentum and political will necessary to eliminate these disabling, disfiguring, and deadly diseases. Sign up now!
Neglected tropical diseases afflict more than 1.4 billion people, but just 50 cents can treat an individual for the 7 most common NTDs for an entire year, a best buy in public health. Learn more!
Neglected tropical diseases are the most common diseases of the world's poorest people, most of whom live on less than $1.25 a day. NTDs stigmatize, disable, and inhibit individuals from being able to care for themselves or their families—all of which promote poverty. Get the facts!
Last year, the Brazilian National Soccer Team joined the Global Network and others to raise awareness about NTDs in Brazil and across Latin America and the Caribbean. Check out the video to hear Kaká, Júlio César, and your favorite soccer stars talk about their commitment to the fight against NTDs and their goal for the 2014 World Cup.
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Last week I mentioned briefly that poverty is a major factor in the spread of NTDs. It’s not the only non-medical factor that contributes to the damage done by NTDs. One thing that’s rarely mentioned in relation to NTDS – but matters a lot – is governance. Rule of law, effective government, and transparency are important to the fight against NTDs. You don’t get those from a mass drug administration, unfortunately.
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