World NTD Day
CBM Combatting NTDs for Over 30 Years in 46 Countries
Globally, there is still an alarmingly high burden of disabilities and illness caused by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as onchocerciasis or river blindness, lymphatic filariasis, and trachoma. The WHO estimates that over one billion people are at risk of these communicable diseases. Women and children suffer the most from NTDs, and if left unchecked or untreated, NTDs can cause severe lifelong disabilities and hinder socio-economic productivity. Additionally, many people with disabilities and other marginalized people at risk of NTDs are unable to access preventative health services.
Over the last 30 years CBM has implemented successful NTD programmes in 46 Countries with over 300 projects. These include health services for five diseases easily treated with preventative chemotherapy – river blindness, trachoma, lymphatic filariasis (LF), schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminth infections (STH). CBM’s longstanding work to end suffering from NTDs stands as a testament to the values embodied in the 2024 World NTD Day theme: “Unite, Act and Eliminate NTDs.”
100% Committed to Beat NTDs
For 30 years, CBM has supported governments in 46 countries with over 300 projects and worked with partners in the fight against NTDs. Our CEO reaffirms our commitment to unite, act and eliminate NTDs.
Youth voices in eliminating NTDs
The young generation is the torchbearer of change in the fight against NTDs. In the run-up to World NTD Day, young professionals from CBM's NTD team share their passion and insights on the importance of their work.
Showcasing CBM’s Contribution in fighting NTDs
Over the last 30 years, CBM has dedicated resources and effort to ensure that NTD services are delivered to the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities across the world.
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