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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day - January 30
January 31 , 2020
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- The day creates awareness in addressing the tropical diseases.
- This is the first time World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day that is being marked.
- The Neglected Tropical Diseases are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, helminths, viruses and protozoa.
- They are common in low-income countries of Asia, Africa and America.
- The common NTD of India is Lymphatic filariasis.
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