NTDs & Vector-Borne Diseases
The NTDs & VBDs Committee brings together efforts to address Neglected Tropical Diseases and Vector-Borne Diseases through an integrated approach that considers shared drivers such as poverty, limited healthcare access, and ecological change.
Its work focuses on raising the visibility of underfunded diseases such as leishmaniasis, dengue, and Chagas, supporting research and innovation across shared control measures, and strengthening advocacy aligned with One Health and antimicrobial stewardship.
The committee also collaborates with international and national stakeholders to improve prevention, surveillance, and equitable access to care.
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Member Organizations
Stronger
Together for Impact
10
Countries Represented
Evidence
Policy in Action
Objectives
Translate Evidence into Policy
Turn research, community data, and civil society experience into practical policy recommendations.
Advance Integrated Health Services
Embed NTD and VBD responses within primary healthcare, reproductive health, surveillance, referral systems, and workforce training.
Strengthen Community Systems
Improve community engagement, referral pathways, local capacity, and civil society participation in health decision-making.
Improve Diagnosis and Preparedness
Strengthen laboratory capacity, surveillance, early warning systems, diagnosis, treatment, and epidemic response readiness.
Promote Sustainable Financing
Advocate for equitable, long-term financing that prevents continued under-prioritisation of NTDs and VBDs.
Build Collective Advocacy
Support cross-regional learning, joint policy positions, partnerships, and engagement with global health platforms.
Leadership
Hyun Ji Kim
Committee Manager
HIV/AIDS & STIs, NTDs & VBDs
Members
Remi Peregrino
Director
Aurum Institute
Vivian Ben Obiagwu
Executive Director
Bethel Viva Foundation
Edna Tembo
Executive Director
COWLHA
Prof. Mark Taylor
Director
CNTD Liverpool
Guest
Laurent Muschel
Director General
HERA (EU)
Aparna Barua-Adams
Network coordinator
NTD NGO Network (NNN)
Priorities
Strengthen Disease Surveillance
Expand Equitable Access to Care
Integrate NTDs into Health Systems
Advance Research and Innovation
Strengthen One Health Approaches
Increase Policy Visibility and Investment
Facts
Elimination is possible
58 countries have eliminated at least one neglected tropical disease as a public-health problem.
Millions of treatments are delivered every year
Over 880 million people received treatment for NTDs in 2024. (WHO)
Climate change is changing where NTDs can occur
Climate change can expand the range of vectors and diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.
The skin can reveal multiple NTDs
Over half of WHO-recognised NTDs can present with skin manifestations.
Events
No Events Available
There are currently no events scheduled for this committee. Please check back for future updates.