NTD briefs

Overview

This provides an overview of the five NTDs we work to eliminate, our key NTD strategies, and the programmes and partners we work alongside in the fight to beat these diseases.
Read overview brief (pdf)

Trachoma

Trachoma is a painful eye condition that can cause visual impairment and, if not treated, irreversible blindness. This brief shares how we are working to eliminate this ancient disease.
Read trachoma brief (pdf)

River blindness and lymphatic filariasis

This brief discusses how we are working to protect millions from these two debilitating diseases, often thanks to integrated treatment programmes.
Read river blindness brief (pdf)

Schistosomiasis and intestinal worms

This brief explains how we are treating these painful diseases, usually found in tropical climates, in rural areas, urban slums and areas of conflict.
Read schistosomiasis brief (pdf)

Digital health

Digital applications are enabling Sightsavers to collect information about people’s health in remote areas to improve their quality of care, and keep track of NTD treatments.
Read digital health brief (pdf)

WASH

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) efforts are vital to eliminate NTDs. Poor hygiene is linked to people contracting and spreading bacterial infections, including a number of NTDs.
Read WASH brief (pdf)