Integrated Public Health Approaches for the Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases: Challenges and Opportunities

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) continue to pose a severe health threat to over a billion individuals across the world, concentrating primarily in impoverished regions. The impact of these diseases extends beyond health, affecting socio-economic development. Despite ongoing efforts, the persistence of NTDs reveals gaps in current strategies and the need for integrated interventions. Recent studies advocate for a unified approach combining public health strategies with innovative management to drive towards eradication.

This Research Topic aims to explore and evaluate the fusion of advanced public health strategies with cutting-edge innovations specifically tailored for combating NTDs, with a focus on improving overall health outcomes in affected regions. Key objectives include understanding the dynamics of disease spread, evaluating the effectiveness of novel interventions, and formulating strategies that address policy and implementation gaps.

To gather further insights within this constrained yet diverse field, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

- Epidemiological analysis identifying socio-economic and environmental drivers of NTD prevalence and mapping zones for targeted interventions.

- Evaluation of novel public health interventions, including digital surveillance and community health worker strategies.

- Examination of policy frameworks that support NTD eradication and align with global health security measures.

- Case studies highlighting successful integrations of public health tactics leading to reduced NTD rates.

- Innovative approaches that leverage technology and inter-sectoral collaborations to enhance disease control measures.

Articles that cover the integrative nature of combating NTDs, encompassing epidemiology, public health policy, community engagement, and technological innovation, are particularly encouraged. This Research Topic strives to foster robust discussion and action among various stakeholders, aiming to contribute substantially to global eradication efforts aligned with World NTD Day 2025 objectives.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Conceptual Analysis
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Conceptual Analysis
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Epidemiological Insights, Public Health Strategies, Global Health Security, Policy Integration

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