Lutter contre les maladies tropicales négligées pour atteindre les objectifs de développement durable

Résumé du livre

This book, published by the World Health Organization in 2023, provides a strategic framework for the integrated control and management of skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). It aims to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by addressing diseases such as Buruli ulcer, cutaneous leishmaniasis, mycetoma, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, and scabies. The book outlines methods for assessing the burden of skin-related NTDs, potential areas for integration such as social mobilization, active case detection, and clinical diagnostics, and emphasizes the importance of health system strengthening. It is intended for policymakers, health professionals, and organizations involved in public health and NTD management, offering guidance on the inclusion of these diseases in national health systems and ensuring access to diagnostic and treatment services.