Malawi and neglected tropical diseases (2016 data)

By Uniting to Combat NTDs

Subjects: trachoma, lymphatic filariasis, ntds, neglected tropical diseases, soil-transmitted helminths, ntd, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis

Description: This country profile provides an overview of Malawi’s progress in reaching those in need of mass NTD treatment based on 2016 data. It covers the five neglected tropical diseases amenable to mass treatment (also known as preventive chemotherapy): - lymphatic filariasis - onchocerciasis - schistosomiasis - soil-transmitted helminths - trachoma