The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases 144d ago

Around a third of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are transmitted by disease vectors. Whilst 58 countries and counting have eliminated one or more NTDs, rapidly expanding vector-borne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya or leishmaniasis threaten to hinder this progress. Additionally, tackling vectors unlocks important cross-sector collaborations and improvements for example with the water, sanitation and infrastructure sectors; community engagement; or urbanization. This #ISNTDConnect session, hosted to mark #WorldNTDDay 2026 shares important insights and updates into the domino effect which tackling vectors has for NTDs. Speakers and panellists: Dr Seth Irish (WHO Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases) Ana Luciañez (PAHO / WHO, Neglected, Tropical and Vector Borne Diseases Unit) Dr Kwadwo Kyereme Frempong (Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Ghana) Dr Diana Rojas (WHO Global Arbovirus Initiative, GLAI) Dr Benedetto Simone (Global Medical Affairs, Bavarian Nordic) Marianne Comparet (International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases ISNTD) Recorded on Jan 29 2026 https://www.isntd.org/isntd-connect