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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these dates has been designated by the WHO as the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day?
A
January 30
B
January 31
C
January 29
D
January 28
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The day is also an opportunity to call on everyone to support the growing momentum for the control, elimination and eradication of these diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) is observed on January 30 every year.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed every year on 30 January. This date marks the launch of the first WHO road map and the launch of the London declaration on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), both in 2012.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cysticercosis. Dengue Fever. Dracunculiasis (Guinea Worm Disease) Echinococcosis.

Detailed explanation-5: -Neglected tropical disease day is observed every year on 30th January. It was declared in the 74th World Health Assembly (2021).

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