@article{28380,
  keywords = {Sub-Saharan Africa, Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Integrated Programme, Control},
  author = {Fenwick A and Zhang Y and Stoever K},
  title = {Control of the neglected tropical diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: the unmet needs.},
  abstract = {<p>The neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are widespread in sub-Saharan Africa with several infecting many millions of individuals. Various integrated control programmes against up to seven NTDs are now being implemented in a few countries in sub-Saharan Africa, but the total coverage is estimated to be only a quarter of the population in need of treatment. We estimate that approximately $200+ million per year is needed to fully implement the proposed integrated NTD control programmes in the rural populations in all the countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and an annual sum for 5-7 years would be needed to reduce morbidity to below public health importance. To date, the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, the United States Agency for International Development, the British Government, Geneva Global (an international philanthropic organisation) and other donors have committed some funds for NTD control; however, more effort is needed from a broader spectrum of donors to reach our targets. Unless more funds are committed and concerted actions are taken across all the sub-Saharan African countries, NTDs will be controlled in some but still be a major public health problem for the foreseeable future in the majority of countries.</p>
},
  year = {2009},
  journal = {International health},
  volume = {1},
  pages = {61-70},
  issn = {1876-3413},
  doi = {10.1016/j.inhe.2009.06.002},
  language = {eng},
}