You may never have heard of them, but for 1.41 billion people, action against neglected tropical diseases is still needed. Some diseases, like sleeping sickness, are on track towards elimination.
Others are rising.
Dengue cases hit a record high in 2024.
The new WHO report shows where the world stands and what it will take to finish the job. bit.ly/4A8y2Xi
Nov 5, 2026 · 4:38 PM UTC
@WHO report:
It is deeply concerning that 1.41 billion people are grappling with neglected tropical diseases, and that cases of Dengue have reached record highs.
While recent progress offers some hope, the global community must take urgent action.
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