Better Investment in Education, Diet Key for Overcoming Health, Sanitation Crises, Deputy Secretary-General Says on World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day

The COVID-19 pandemic was obviously a stark reminder of the shortcomings of our healthcare systems.   From research on rare illnesses to social inequalities, to gain access to and investments, our preparedness and response are totally off the mark. The World Health Organization (WHO) Neglected Tropical Disease Roadmap 2021-2030 takes on this problem and calls for interventions in order to mainstream neglected tropical illnesses.   We can only overcome the health and sanitation crises simply by increasing investments in training, nutrition, water and sterilization, and adopting a One Health Approach. Along with adequate investments, countries may tackle neglected tropical diseases at their root and prevent their spread, whilst building stronger health-care systems plus sanitary infrastructure, in particular for that most vulnerable. Today’s exhibition sheds light on neglected diseases via art.   I extend my appreciation and warm congrats to the artist and curator, Aida Muluneh, and ask all of us to act decisively to place an end to neglected exotic diseases. Thank you for putting a spotlight on Globe Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, with powerful artwork by Aida Muluneh. There is progress we can develop.   More than 1  billion people were treated for at least one overlooked tropical disease each year through 2015 through to 2019.   Since 2022, 47 countries have previously eliminated at least one neglected tropical disease — most in the last 10 years; 798  million people were treated in 2020 plus 888  million in 2021. Countries must continue their commitments to delivering quality neglected exotic disease services to impacted populations.   Such programmes possess indeed been severely affected by COVID-19.   But this development can be reversed — we are able to and must bring medical care to everyone. Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks in the “Reframing Neglect”:   a fine artwork and documentary photography exhibit to celebrate World Ignored Tropical Diseases Day, in New York today:

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