India has joined the world to Light Up Qutub Minar as a sign of unity to combat the Neglected Tropical Diseases. The
second annual World NTD Day will be marked on 30th January. The day
highlights the global community’s commitment to end the NTD. The
diseases cause immeasurable suffering among the world’s most
marginalized communities.
More than 50 landmarks representing 25 nations across the world on
Saturday will be lit up to celebrate how far we have come together in
beating the NTD. One in five people around the world are affected by
NTDs.
Union Health Ministry said, India is home
to the world’s largest absolute burden of at least 11 of these major
neglected tropical diseases. These diseases debilitate, disfigure, and
can even be fatal to those affected.
(With input from news agency language)
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