An expert in neglected tropical diseases explains how India has dramatically reduced cases of a deadly disease called visceral leishmaniasis, and how other countries can learn from their approach.
BAJURA, Nov 14: Cases of Kala-azar (Black Fever) have emerged in Bajura, with 6-year-old Chiring Thapa from Himali Rural Municipality-2 diagnosed with the disease.
Public health expert, Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya, spoke about the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and the effects of deforestation, climate change and poor healthcare system on the spread of the diseases listed as NTD