WASH and neglected tropical diseases
Water, sanitation and hygiene are critical in the prevention and management of all neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) scheduled for intensified control, elimination or eradication by 2030. Sanitation plays a key role in preventing exposure to diseases such as soil-transmitted helminthiases, schistosomiasis, or trachoma, while safe water and hygienic conditions in health facilities and in homes are essential for the management and care of many NTDs.
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WASH and health working together: a ‘how-to’ guide for neglected tropical disease...
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Ending the neglect to attain the sustainable development goals. A Global Strategy on Water, Sanitation...
The Strategy supports the achievement of the targets of the 2021-2030 road map on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). It sets out the critical role...
Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: A road map for neglected tropical diseases...
Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021−2030 was prepared through an extensive...
Water, sanitation and hygiene are essential for preventing and managing diseases including neglected tropical diseases which affect over 1 billion people...
Impact in action
The Impact in Action Initiative is a dynamic partnership between WHO and the NNN NGO Network. This initiative focuses on the critical intersection of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Designed for NTD programme implementers and their partners at both country and global levels, Impact in Action uses creative communications to elevate understanding, encourage advocacy, and foster networking without overwhelming our audience with lengthy reports. It presents practical application of the approaches presented in WASH and health working together: a ‘how-to’ guide for neglected tropical disease programmes, second edition.
Global Strategy on WASH and NTDs 2021-2030 includes a strategic objective, urging implementers and decision makers to “use WASH data in NTD programmes...
WASH and NTD action for social justice in Nepal
Designed for NTD programme implementers and their partners at both country and global levels, Impact in Action aims to present practical applications of...
From inclusion to empowerment: Transforming WASH and NTD initiatives to advance disability rights, livelihoods...
Targeting inclusive WASH services towards the people most affected by NTDs and other at-risk individuals and groups should be fundamental to NTD control...
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Mass Drug Administration (MDAs): an opportunity for community engagement and social behaviour change
Mass drug administration (MDA) is a campaign strategy in which all people in an area are given treatment regardless of their disease status. This strategy...
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Designed for NTD programme implementers and their partners at both country and global levels, Impact in Action aims to presents practical application of...
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Designed for NTD programme implementers and their partners at both country and global levels, Impact in Action aims to presents practical application of...
Designed for NTD programme implementers and their partners at both country and global levels, Impact in Action aims to presents practical application of...
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