World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 30th January
Author and institutional affiliation: Emmanuel Mfitundinda, Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala. Correspondence: Tel: 256777166851, Email: emmamfitundinda@uniph.go.ug
Introduction
Global public health awareness days are intended to raise awareness, publicity, and profile of particular diseases or conditions among the general population. Every year, different organizations and communities actively promote and support World Health Days globally.
30th January, World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
The World Health Assembly (WHA) recognised January 30 as World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day. It is a global event that is used to raise awareness of these diseases and millions of people affected across the world, especially among the poorest populations around the world. It’s also aimed at building momentum for the control, elimination, and eradication of the diseases.
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