Neglected Tropical Diseases

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Neglected Tropical Diseases has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Wellcome (Nov 2025). Group of diseases including schistosomiasis, associated with poverty and neglect.

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 (helminths) and mites (acarines). These diseases are broadly characterized by neglect within global health policy, contrasted with the "big three" infectious diseases, which generally receive greater treatment and research