[afro-nets] Webinar: How Much Do Neglected Tropical Diseases Contribute to Anemia?

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Dear Afro-nets,

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) pose a significant health burden to vulnerable populations, particularly children and pregnant women living in poverty in the developing world. Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (e.g. from hookworm) are two NTDs known to contribute to malnutrition and anemia. Control and reduction of these diseases are improving, but more multi-sectoral, integrated efforts are needed to eliminate them.

During the webinar, Dr. Yaobi Zhang from Helen Keller International (HKI) presented HKI’s experience addressing and building evidence around NTD control and elimination. The conversation was aimed to help attendees understand the linkages between NTDs and anemia, and to consider what their programs can be doing to address NTDs and involve their peers from other sectors.Listen to the webinar recording <https://www.spring-nutrition.org/events/how-much-do-neglected-tropical-diseases-contribute-anemia&gt;

Thanks,

Antonia Dheming
mailto:antonia_dheming@jsi.com