The neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect hundreds of millions of people, predominantly
in rural, often difficult-to-access areas, poorly served by national health services. Here, we …

Abstract Background Community health workers (CHWs) have demonstrated capability to
improve various health indicators, however, many programmes require support in meeting …

Background Neglected tropical diseases, such as soil-transmitted helminths and
Schistosomiasis, are prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Ogun State, Nigeria …

Background Described as the 'backbone of health systems', particularly in low-and middle-
income countries, community health workers (CHWs) are a critical cadre on the frontline of …

Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect poor populations with little or
no'political voice'to influence control activities. While most NTDs have interventions that …

Abstract Background BRAC (Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee), the largest NGO
globally, implemented a community-based comprehensive social behavior communication …

Snakebite envenoming (SBE) is a grossly neglected tropical disease (NTD) that
predominantly affects those living in rural settings in low-and-middle income countries …

Community drug distributors (CDDs) who are volunteers have the responsibility of
awareness creation, household census, drug distribution and record-kee** and are thus …

People affected by severe stigmatising skin diseases (SSSDs) often live in the poorest
communities, within the poorest countries, and experience a range of barriers to seeking …

Background Visual impairment in children is a significant public health problem affecting
millions of children globally. Many eye problems experienced by children can be easily …