Where does India stand in its fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases? India bears the world’s highest burden of at least 11 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)—including dengue, leprosy, kala-azar, and lymphatic filariasis. ✅ Successes: India eradicated trachoma, yaws, and guinea worm. ⚠️ Challenges: Dengue cases nearly doubled in 4 years, kala-azar persists, and LF elimination targets have been pushed to 2027. 🌍 Climate change is worsening the spread of vector-borne diseases, making elimination even harder. Can India meet its 2030 NTD targets? 📖 Read the full report here: https://firstcheck.in/world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day-2025-where-does-india-stand-in-its-fight-against-neglected-tropical-diseases/ #neglectedtropicaldiseases #health #india #ntd #dengue #kalaazar #publichealth