Identifying gaps in the care and management of NTD morbidity, disability and disfigurement in Africa

Current NTD programs prioritise infection control and disease elimination while neglecting long-term disability management. To ensure end-to-end health service provision, it is imperative to integrate morbidity management, disability support, psychosocial support, and rehabilitation into existing healthcare frameworks, informed directly by the voices of those affected. Ultimately, by bridging the gaps between policy, healthcare, and community engagement, and mainstreaming NTD morbidity management, we can ensure that individuals affected by NTDs receive comprehensive, long-term support, and that progress in disease control translates into sustained improvements in well-being.