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ReviewTropical diseases, travel medicine and vaccines2026

Integrated strategies for controlling and eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review of approaches, challenges, and opportunities.

Abdullahi Tunde Aborode, Oche Joseph Otorkpa, Godfred Yawson Scott, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Priyadarshini Bhattacharjee, Emmanuel Ebuka Elebesunu, Misha Khan, Abdullahi Nuhu Abdullahi, Abdulhakeem Abayomi Olorukooba, Tatsadijeu Ngoune Leopoldine Sybile and 6 more

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16 authors.

Abdullahi Tunde AborodeDepartment of Research and Development, Healthy Africans Platform, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Oche Joseph OtorkpaDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria. drochejoseph@gmail.com.
Godfred Yawson ScottDepartment of Medical Diagnostics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Ridwan Olamilekan AdesolaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Priyadarshini BhattacharjeeCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
Emmanuel Ebuka ElebesunuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria.
Misha KhanLiaquat National Hospital and Medical College, National Stadium Road, Karachi, 74800, Pakistan.
Abdullahi Nuhu AbdullahiCollege of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
Abdulhakeem Abayomi OlorukoobaDepartment of Public Health, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Tatsadijeu Ngoune Leopoldine SybileFaculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University of Garoua, Garoua, Cameroon.
Habibah Lami JiwoSchool of Public Health, Texas A&M University, Texas, USA.
Alexandra Daplah MwinbongDepartment of Biotechnology, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
Emelia Azayele KpiebayaDepartment of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Tolulope Tiwa OgundipeFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Seto Charles OgunleyeFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Abbas Lateefat OlanikeDepartment of Clinical Nursing (Medical unit) University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a significant global health issue, affecting over a billion people and hindering progress in economically disadvantaged areas, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study explores the complex relationship between socioeconomic factors and health inequalities in the region, highlighting the diverse impacts of NTDs and offering forward-looking recommendations. Despite global efforts to combat these diseases, significant gaps remain in achieving eradication in endemic areas. Key strategies for progress include expanding educational initiatives, engaging broader global health communities, and addressing the stigma faced by NTD victims. Therefore, recognizing the multifaceted impact of NTDs, it is essential to integrate intersectionality into health policies and action plans to tackle the challenges these diseases pose in Sub-Saharan Africa and globally.

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Disease controlHealthcare interventionsNTDsSub-Saharan Africa

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PMID41546095
PMCPMC12817633

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