Innovative technologies to address neglected tropical diseases in African settings with persistent sociopolitical instability
Tsegahun Manyazewal,
Gail Davey,
Charlotte Hanlon
et al.
Abstract:The health, economic, and social burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa remains substantial, with elimination efforts hindered by persistent sociopolitical instability, including ongoing conflicts among political and ethnic groups that lead to internal displacement and migration. Here, we explore how innovative technologies can support Africa in addressing NTDs amidst such instability, through analysis of WHO and UNHCR data and a systematic literature review. Countries in Africa facing sociopol… Show more
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