1. NOTRE DAMEVS.Neglected Tropical Diseases

2. 1.4 billion people worldwide are infected with one or more of the 13 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

3. NTDs affect more people in the world than malaria and AIDS combined.

4. NTDS are found in Latin America, Africa and Asia

5. Lymphatic Filiariasis (Elephantiasis)

6. Ascaraisis

7. Hookworm

8. TRACHOMA

9. Onorochoniasis (River Blindness)

10. Trichuriasis (Whipworm)

11. Schistosomiasis (Snail Fever)

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