An Introduction to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

If you found out that there was a set of diseases that affected one in five people around the world and disproportionately affected those living in extreme poverty - maybe you would guess it was due to the big three communicable diseases such as HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, or maybe you would think of noncommunicable diseases like cancer. The reality is you may not have even heard of them because they are considered neglected. Two experts - Dr. Alison Krentel and Maneesh Phillip - join the Public Health Insight Podcast to have a conversation to raise awareness about Neglected Tropical Diseases, otherwise known as NTDs, which contributes significantly to the global burden of disease. References for Our Discussion National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Neglected Tropical Diseases Quick FactsHotez & Lo (2020) Neglected Tropical Diseases: Public Health Control Programs and Mass Drug AdministrationWorld Health Organization: Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: A road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030. BrochureNTD OrganizationsCanadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNNTD)effect:hope (The Leprosy Mission Canada)Podcast Guests Dr. Alison Krentel, PhD, MSc, BAManeesh Phillip, MScPodcast Co-HostsLeshawn Benedict, HBSc, MPH, MSc, CAPM®Linda Holdbrook, BSc, MPHGordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP® Share Your Thoughts With Us!Visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. We would love it if you shared your thoughts by commenting on our posts, sending us a direct message through social media, or by emailing us at [email protected]. Until then, we’ll see you in the next one.Support Our ShowIf you like our show, feel free to lend us some support by making a contribution on our Patreon page (link below) so we can continue creating the content that you enjoy as we expand the Public Health Insight Community.Music CreditsThe following tracks used in this episode were all produced by Lakey Inspired.Better Days • Street Dreams • ​Oceans • ​Chill Day • ​Last Night • ​Feeling Good • ​Rainy Day • The Dreamer​ • Beach Dayz • Find A Way • The Process ​ License: Creative Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.