Togo becomes first country globally to eliminate four Neglected Tropical Diseases
SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Togo becomes first country globally to eliminate four Neglected Tropical Diseases The World Health Organisation has recognized Togo as the first country globally to eliminate four Neglected Tropical Diseases. ADVERTISEMENT The WHO made this known during its Regional Committee for Africa meeting held in Lomé on Monday, August 22. ADVERTISEMENT Between 2011 and 2022, Togo has successfully eliminated dracunculiasis (Guinea worm disease), elephantiasis (lymphatic filariasis), human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), and trachoma. ADVERTISEMENT NTDs are a group of 20 preventable and treatable diseases, but 1.7 billion people worldwide still require NTD interventions. ADVERTISEMENT CLICK TO EXPLORE THE LATEST CONTENTS ON SGT, ALSO SCROLL DOWN BELOW TO SEE SGT POPULAR POST AFTER CONTENTS