CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On 31 May 2021, the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly recognized 30 January as World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day through the unanimous approval of decision WHA74(18) by WHO Member States. This Day is now one of the 10 Global Health Days and 2 Global Health Weeks recognized by WHO.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2022, Uniting to Combat NTDs launched the 100% Committed movement on 27 January, just ahead of World NTD Day. 100% Committed exists to begin securing political and financial commitments behind the Kigali Declaration on NTDs.

Detailed explanation-3: -NTDs are found in several countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. NTDs are especially common in tropical areas where people do not have access to clean water or safe ways to dispose of human waste. See below for more information on selected neglected tropical diseases: Buruli Ulcer.

Detailed explanation-4: -Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2022: A call for equitable health for all – Message from Dr Tedros, Director General, WHO.

Detailed explanation-5: -Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of 20 conditions that are mainly prevalent in tropical areas, where they affect more than 1 billion people who live in impoverished communities. They are caused by a variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and toxins.