Neglected tropical diseases

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of parasitic, bacterial, fungal, viral and protozoan infections, in addition to envenoming, that affect over one billion people in the world’s poorest and most marginalised communities.

Parasitic worm infections can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including: reduced productivity, internal organ damage, impaired child development, reduced school attendance, increased risk of HIV in women and infertility.

We work to end parasitic disease in affected communities globally. We partner with ministries of health to develop country-owned solutions that eliminate preventable infections. Our area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms).