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Student essay: Taking the “neglect” out of “neglected tropical diseases”

Contrary to popular belief, neglected tropical diseases do not just exist in developing countries, but rather have been shown to also exist in pockets of poverty in developed countries. Given the...

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Student blog: Broadcasting change on college campuses

In this essay, I will use an existing organization, Camp Kesem, as a model for creating an NTD-related organization. An NTD-focused philanthropic organization that has independent clubs on college...

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Student blog: Using social media to raise awareness of NTDs

With the spread of globalization and the Internet, an awareness campaign has the potential to reach millions of people and educate them about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). I propose the creation...

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Student blog: Using visual media to raise awareness of NTDs

I was telling a friend about the Africans affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and how these diseases perpetuate poverty. She was convinced of their global importance. But apparently, my...

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Combating NTDs through early education, detection and prevention: An...

Educating children about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through interactive role-play activities is an effective way to raise awareness about NTDs, encourage early detection and treatment for these...

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The U.S. and Mexico: Addressing a shared legacy of neglected tropical...

We are building a strong evidence base that neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are now widespread among the poorest people living in the United States. NTDs are unique poverty-related infections that...

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