World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026: “These diseases are not just numbers—they represent people and communities who must not be left behind.”
PAHO estimates that more than 200 million people in the Region of the Americas are affected by one or more NTDs, including Chagas disease, leprosy, leishmaniasis, trachoma, schistosomiasis, and others that disproportionately impact vulnerable and underserved populations. These diseases usually carry a heavy health, social, and economic burden, and often cause lifelong disability, stigma, and hardship.
LINK:https://www.paho.org/en/news/29-1-2026-world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day-2026-these-diseases-are-not-just-numbers-they
