Neglected tropical diseases research

WHO’s road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030 sets out global targets for 2030 and milestones to prevent, control, eliminate and eradicate a diverse set of 20 diseases and disease groups. TDR is committed to supporting the implementation of this roadmap.

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a range of diverse diseases that cause illness and hamper economic development in poor populations. Some NTDs can also be fatal. TDR is conducting research that supports the World Health Organization’s control strategy in some of these specific diseases.

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This report highlights the impact of research supported by the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases...

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Operational guide using the web-based dashboard: Early Warning and Response System (EWARS) for dengue outbreaks

This guide is an update to the previous version. This revised edition of Operational guide using the web-based dashboard: Early Warning and Response System...

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Guidance framework for testing genetically modified mosquitoes, 2nd edition

Currently available methods to control mosquito vectors are based on the use of insecticides and elimination of mosquito larval breeding sites. In...

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Guidance framework for testing the sterile insect technique as a vector control tool against aedes-borne diseases

This document is intended to be a comprehensive guide for programme managers tasked with recommending a “go/no-go” decision on testing, full...

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Operational Guide: The Early Warning and Response System (EWARS) for Dengue Outbreaks

This guide is a revised edition to the previous version published in 2017.This updated publication provides programme managers with a user-friendly tool...

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Global vector control response 2017-2030

Vector-borne diseases pose a major threat to the health of societies around the world. They are caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria transmitted...

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