We are an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to support the treatment and elimination of preventable diseases, helping people to live healthy lives free from parasitic infection.
The film celebrates the universal joy of play while shining a light on the hidden risk of schistosomiasis.
29 January 2026
For the Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium this year’s World NTD Day is a moment to reflect on a powerful milestone from the past year.
30 January 2026
Eunita, age 9, is the winner of the public vote in our World NTD Day poster competition, for her bright and expressive depiction on the theme Light the Path to a world free from neglected tropical diseases.
15 January 2026
To mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day the UK Coalition Against NTDs will co-host a parliamentary reception at the Houses of Parliament.
Our impact
Over the last 20 years, we’ve supported more than 1 billion treatments against parasitic diseases.
Explore our annual report to see the strides we’ve made together in the treatment and elimination of parasitic disease.
We are
Last year, we supported our partners to reach 21 million people with treatment for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis.
Closing data gaps is key to eliminating parasitic disease. Learn how we use data to target treatment efficiently and effectively.
We build authentic partnerships that strengthen health systems. Together, we deliver sustainable, long-term change.
Mariam's life is a delicate balance of nurturing, providing, and protecting, all while dreaming of a brighter future for her family.
Living in a community surrounded by rivers and valleys, her family faces constant threats from waterborne diseases like schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis.
Regular treatment over many years has transformed the burden of parasitic infection.
In Burundi, we supported the Ministry of Health to complete a national reassessment survey showing a dramatic decline in schistosomiasis after sustained treatment campaigns.
We are officially recognised by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as an Independent Research Organisation (IRO)
We aim to constantly improve and innovate, to ensure that we optimise our efforts and use resources most cost-effectively. That’s why our scientists generate evidence to inform decisions and guide our work.
We are on a good trajectory to eliminating more than one disease by 2030 and the support we have been receiving from Unlimit Health has enabled us to achieve this progress. Dr Shaali Ame, Programme Manager for neglected tropical diseases at the Ministry of Health in Zanzibar.
We are on a good trajectory to eliminating more than one disease by 2030 and the support we have been receiving from Unlimit Health has enabled us to achieve this progress.
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