Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

India’s Performance: As per WHO data, India ranks on top in the number of cases for many major NTDs in the world.

  • India carries the largest burden of at least 11 of these diseases, with parasitic illnesses like kala-azar and lymphatic filariasis affecting millions of people throughout the country, often the poorest and most vulnerable.

Eliminated: According to the World Health Organization report of 2017, India was able to eliminate Leprosy in 82% of the cities and districts.

  • The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare also mentioned that India has eradicated Infectious Trachoma and chronic disease Yaws from the country. Similarly, leprosy has ....
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