Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases
We coordinate and support policies and strategies to enhance global access to interventions for the prevention, control, elimination and eradication of neglected tropical diseases, including some zoonotic diseases.


The NTD road map: together towards 2030

Built on three foundational pillars that support global efforts to control, eliminate and eradicate neglected tropical diseases



New NTD Road map 2021–2030. NTDs: together towards 2030. Pillar 3.

Pillar 3. Change operating models and culture to facilitate country ownership

Clarify stakeholders’ roles, understand cultures and align to reach 2030 targets
Ending NTDs: Together towards 2030

Ending NTDs: together towards 2030

New NTD Road map 2021–2030.
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Target product profile for a gambiense human 
African trypanosomiasis test 
to identify individuals to 
receive widened treatment
The development of this target product profile (TPP) was led by the WHO Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) following standard WHO...
A common analytical method for determining  the active ingredients of insecticides and piperonyl butoxide in filter papers from laboratory impregnation and field trials. Report of a study

For quality control of filter paper impregnation or field applications, the content of various insecticide active ingredients and/or piperonyl butoxide...

Executive summary ‒ Ending the neglect to attain the sustainable development goals. One health: approach for action against neglected tropical diseases 2021‒2030

This companion document to Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030 (“the...