A Nigerian government official has disclosed that the country is still confronted by the challenges posed by 14 out of the 20 neglected tropical diseases listed by theSpeaking at a media dialogue on NTDs Control in Nigeria on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, the national coordinator of NTDs, Federal Ministry of Health , Nse Akpan, linked the development to poor culture of Water Sanitation and Hygiene that is practised among many communities across the country.
The health expert, however, listed the diseases to include Lymphatic Filariasis , Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis , Onchocerciasis , Trachoma and Schistosomiasis . Of this figure, he said 20 per cent are pre-school-age children, 28 per cent school-age children and 52 per cent, adults . The international health agency said the move is geared towards the quest to attain the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.Meanwhile, Mr Akpan told the audience at the session that the “epileptic release of funds for the elimination of NTDs” is the major challenge the programme faces in Nigeria.
“The diseases are called neglected because they tend to affect the world’s poorest, and yet receive less attention than other diseases,” he said.In his address, UNICEF WASH specialist, Bioye Ogunjobi, while presenting an overview of the activities to eliminate the diseases in the Niger Delta region, said the mindset of the people is a huge hindrance to the efforts..
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