Data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated that 138.9 million Nigerians require interventions against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). This is according to the latest epidemiological and programmatic data for 2022, which were gathered, compiled, and analysed in 2023, and obtained from the WHO on Saturday. The body also said NTDs are endemic in Nigeria as it ranks first …

The Federal Government has pledged continued support for efforts that will rid the country of neglected tropical diseases, one of which is onchocerciasis, otherwise known as river blindness. The assurance was given by the National Coordinator, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Federal Ministry of Health, Prof. Fatai Oyediran on Wednesday at a two-week workshop held for entomologists drawn across the six …