The burden of neglected tropical diseases in Ethiopia, and opportunities for integrated control and elimination
Open Access
- 24 October 2012
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Parasites & Vectors
- Vol. 5 (1) , 240
Abstract
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of chronic parasitic diseases and related conditions that are the most common diseases among the 2·7 billion people globally living on less than US$2 per day. In response to the growing challenge of NTDs, Ethiopia is preparing to launch a NTD Master Plan. The purpose of this review is to underscore the burden of NTDs in Ethiopia, highlight the state of current interventions, and suggest ways forward.Keywords
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