Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) elimination and control efforts are
recognized as one of the most cost-effective interventions in global
health today. In addition to preventing and reducing disease and
disability, NTD elimination and control efforts help maximize the impact
of cross-sectoral programs. These programs include education, water and
sanitation, food safety, nutrition and climate change adaptation. It is
critical to work across sectors and leverage integrated approaches at a
time when donors, policy-makers and program managers must improve
efficiency to achieve scale and impact with limited resources. This
publication underscores the importance of tackling NTDs in order to help
alleviate suffering, reduce poverty and ensure the continued social and
economic growth of the region.