Neglected Tropical Diseases Elimination Process

NTD ELIMINATION PROCESS Kenya has achieved significant milestones in eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Last year, it was validated by WHO for eliminating sleeping sickness and Guinea Worm in 2018. Elephantiasis is next and three others, bilharzia, onchocerciasis and trachoma by 2030. What does it take for a country to be certified free of an NTD by WHO? WHO Technical Advisor for NTDs, Dr Joyce Onsongo explains why it takes up to 10 years. Connect with KBC Online; Subscribe to our channel: https://t.ly/86BKN Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KBCChannel1 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1tv Check our website: https://www.kbc.co.ke/ #KBCchannel1 #Kenya #News