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Predicted Impact of COVID-19 on Neglected Tropical Disease Programs and the Opportunity for Innovation

Jaspreet Toor et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the postponement of key neglected tropical disease activities, hindering progress towards the ambitious goals for 2030. Mathematical modelling indicates that the impact of this disruption will vary across different NTDs, with a risk of resurgence being fastest in high-transmission areas.

CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

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Diagnostics and the neglected tropical diseases roadmap: setting the agenda for 2030

Ashley A. Souza et al.

Summary: Accurate and reliable diagnostic tools are crucial for neglected tropical diseases programmes, yet historically underinvested in. The WHO has established a Diagnostics Technical Advisory Group to drive progress in this area through concerted action.

TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE (2021)

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