Rappler's latest stories on neglected tropical diseases
WHO unveils plan to tackle global snakebite 'emergency'
Each year, nearly 3 million people are bitten by poisonous snakes, with an estimated 81,000-138,000 deaths
DOH: Vaccine an 'additional strategy' to fight dengue in PH
Health Spokesperson Lyndon Lee Suy says actively pursuing steps against dengue such as cleaning one s surroundings is still a better approach as it also targets other mosquito borne diseases such as chikungunya and Zika
PH spends less than P1B to fight neglected tropical diseases
The country s health department only has P887 182 612 20 03 million in its 2015 budget for NTDs This is billions of dollars lower than the 2 9 billion recommended by the World Health Organization
WHO: Rabies control in Visayas improved
Investment in dog vaccination is the more cost effective way to control and eliminate rabies says the World Health Organization
PH among nations with highest dengue incidence in W. Pacific
Globally the World Health Organization says the needed investment target to sustain vector control is an average of 510 million per year from 2015 to 2030
WHO urges billions to fight neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organization urges countries to invest billions of dollars to tackle 17 neglected tropical diseases which kill 500 000 people globally each year
