01923nas a2200373   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653002000054653002900074653000900103653002300112100001400135700001400149700001200163700001400175700002000189700001600209700001100225700001600236700001700252700001300269700001100282700001500293700001500308700001500323700001500338700001400353245016400367856007300531300000900604490000700613520091500620022001401535       2026                            d  c01/202610aDisease control10ahealthcare interventions10aNTDs10aSub-Saharan Africa1 aAborode A1 aOtorkpa O1 aScott G1 aAdesola R1 aBhattacharjee P1 aElebesunu E1 aKhan M1 aAbdullahi A1 aOlorukooba A1 aSybile T1 aJiwo H1 aMwinbong A1 aKpiebaya E1 aOgundipe T1 aOgunleye S1 aOlanike A00aIntegrated strategies for controlling and eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review of approaches, challenges, and opportunities.  uhttps://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s40794-026-00288-1.pdf  a1-130 v123 a<p>Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a significant global health issue, affecting over a billion people and hindering progress in economically disadvantaged areas, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study explores the complex relationship between socioeconomic factors and health inequalities in the region, highlighting the diverse impacts of NTDs and offering forward-looking recommendations. Despite global efforts to combat these diseases, significant gaps remain in achieving eradication in endemic areas. Key strategies for progress include expanding educational initiatives, engaging broader global health communities, and addressing the stigma faced by NTD victims. Therefore, recognizing the multifaceted impact of NTDs, it is essential to integrate intersectionality into health policies and action plans to tackle the challenges these diseases pose in Sub-Saharan Africa and globally.</p>  a2055-0936