Seventh Annual Research Meeting of the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research: Neglected Tropical Diseases

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of 20 diseases associated with poverty that the World Health Organization aims to control or eliminate. Significant progress has been made in the past two decades with international commitments towards their control and elimination. NTDs in Africa, which account for 40% of the global burden, affect child development, pregnancy outcomes, and productivity. The seventh Annual Research Meeting (ARM) of the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) at the University of Ghana featured numerous presentations on NTDs. These highlighted the NTD research landscape and elimination challenges, emphasising the need for government commitment and innovative financial mechanisms due to the extensive funding required. NTD research at NMIMR has informed local and global policies, contributing to capacity building by training students and health professionals. Novel tools and strategies are essential to address ongoing challenges and achieve NTD control and elimination targets.