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Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals A road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030
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Description
Nine years have elapsed since the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first road map for neglected tropical diseases, which set targets for 2020. With exemplary country leadership and the continued support of industry and partners, we have been able to push back many of these diseases, bringing some close to elimination and eradication. However, despite substantial progress in reducing the overall burden, many of the targets set for 2020 were not achieved.