Neglected tropical diseases and the sustainable development goals: an urgent call for action from the front line

Addisu, Ayenew; Adriaensen, Wim; Arega, Balew; Asnakew Asfaw, Mekuria; Diro, Ermias; Garba Djirmay, Amadou; Gebree, Desalegn; Seid, Getahun; Hailemariam, Begashaw; Harries, Anthony; Hirpa Adugna, Abera; Ayalew Jejaw, Zeleke; Mberu Kamau, Edward; Kelbo, Tigist; Manzi, Marcel; Medebo Daniel, Dana; Moloo, Ashok; Olliaro, Piero; Owiti, Philip; C. Reeder, John; Senkoro, Mbazi; Takarinda, Kuda; Terry, Robert; Timire, Collins; Tucho, Samson; Tweya, Hannock; Wendemagegn, Yeshanehe; Verdonck, Kristien; Vogt, Florian; van Henten, Saskia; van Griensven, Johan; Bekele, Worku; Zolfo, María; Zachariah, Rony

doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2018-001334

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Neglected tropical diseases and the sustainable development goals: an urgent call for action from the front line

Published in BMJ Global Health • Feb 1, 2019

Authors:

Ayenew Addisu

Wim Adriaensen

Balew Arega

Abstract

The international community has pledged through the Sustainable Development Goals to eliminate neglected tropical diseases by 2030. Authors from 19 institutions around the world call for urgent reflection and a change in mind-set to garner support and hasten progress towards achieving this fast appr...

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Front line

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Accountability

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