Question
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed every
year on which date?Solution
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed every year on 30 January. This date marks the launch of the first WHO road map and the launch of the London declaration on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), both in 2012. Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of tropical infections that are common in low-income populations in developing regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They are caused by a variety of pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and parasitic worms.
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