(11.6) Road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030

The Task Force for Global Health is dedicated to eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through drug donations, operational research, and collaboration, aligned with the NTD Road Map. To accelerate and sustain progress, we urge WHO and Member States to prioritize services for NTDs in universal health coverage objectives, and ensure the transition of care for persons affected by NTDs to the primary health care system when elimination as a public health problem has been validated. As NTDs target the most underserved and hard to reach populations, UHC can be evaluated by its ability to reach those affected by NTDs with comprehensive services: from prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, to long term care and psychosocial support. The Task Force stands committed to support WHO and Member States in the pursuit of these ambitious but essential aims.