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Editorial
. 2021 May 13;15(5):e0009373.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009373. eCollection 2021 May.

New global targets for NTDs in the WHO roadmap 2021-2030

Adriano Casulli  1   2
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Editorial

New global targets for NTDs in the WHO roadmap 2021-2030

Adriano Casulli. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. .

Abstract

The second World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day was celebrated on 30 January 2021. To mark the occasion, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its roadmap for NTDs for the period 2021 to 2030, which is aimed at increasing prevention and control of these too-long neglected diseases. Described here is a global overview on past achievements, current challenges, and future prospects for the WHO NTDs roadmap 2021-2030.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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