World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: 30th January, 2026
Introduction: International public health commemoration days are designed to draw attention to particular illnesses and health challenges, foster public health understanding and encourage behaviors that support good health and wellness. Annually, a wide range of institutions, groups, and communities across the world take part in initiatives and events to mark and advocate for World Health Days.
Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (NTDs) falling on 30th January each year, is designated to answer
the call to unite, act, and eliminate NTDS, building a safer and more resilient world for everyone.
Countries are urgued to invest in better tools, systems, approaches, partnerships, champion innovation
in daignostics and treatment so that domestically owned and financed NTD programmes are sustainable.
This year’s theme “Unite.Act.Eliminate” is a consistent call to action from the World Health
Organization and parteners empahsizing global collaboration, integrated health strategies, and sustained
investment to control and eradicate these devastating diseases, aiming for health equity and
achievement of sustainable development goals.
Authors: Aminah Namwabira1*, Maria Nakabuye1, Vianney John Kigongo 1, Carol Musubika2, Florence Nambaziira2 Institutional affiliation: 1Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Field Epidemiology Training Program,Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda; 2Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Laboratory Leadership Program; Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala,Uganda Correspondence: *Tel: +256771894690, Email: anamwabira@uniph.go.ug
