Observance of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day

Observance of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
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When: 

January 30, 2026


On World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, PAHO urges governments, health workers, cooperation agencies, and community and civil organizations—key actors in the collective effort to eliminate and control these infections—to implement comprehensive health actions focused on populations and communities.