Senegal progresses in the fight against neglected tropical diseases, despite meager funding

Senegal progresses in the fight against neglected tropical diseases despite

Thursday, January 30, marks the World Day of Tropical Diseases, these diseases such as leprosy or dengue, which mainly affect the poorest populations in remote areas in the world. Africa, with 40% of cases, heavily undergoes the consequences, especially economic, while it receives less than 2% of global funding to deal with it. Countries like Senegal strive to reverse the trend, but the challenges remain numerous.

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