[EQ] A Human Rights Approach to Neglected Tropical Diseases

A Human Rights Approach to Neglected Tropical Diseases

 

World Health Organization - Health & Human Rights team

Department of Ethics, Equity, Trade and Human Rights - 2009

 

Available online at: http://www.who.int/hhr/activities/factsheets/en/index.html

 

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect one billion people in the world, often the most vulnerable  populations living in poor rural areas in low-income countries. NTDs  can result in lifelong disabilities and even death. They constitute a  source of social stigma, discrimination and poverty. Affected  populations often do not have access to treatment and preventive measures, and research and development has been insufficient.

 

In  recent years, there is growing attention to NTDs as both a public health, and human rights issue. This WHO Information sheet, available in English, French and Spanish) on a human rights-based approach to neglected tropical diseases, aims to raise understanding and knowledge  among health planners, human rights groups, development partners and civil society organisations.

 

English : http://www.who.int/hhr/activities/NTD%20information%20sheet%20-%20English.pdf

 

French: http://www.who.int/hhr/activities/NTD%20information%20sheet%20-%20French.pdf

 

Spanish: http://www.who.int/hhr/activities/NTD%20information%20sheet%20-%20Spanish.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

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