Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases not only a public health imperative; it is a matter of social justice – Gates Foundation

The Gates Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), urging African journalists to play a more deliberate role in sustaining gains and accelerating progress toward eradication.


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