Calling Ottawa to Kigali: an opportunity for Canada to fight neglected tropical diseases

Treating NTDs is a cost-effective way to improve lives and economic development in tropical countries.

Harjit Sajjan is Canada's minister for international development. Canada is being urged to sign the Kigali Declaration, and help to provide treatment for tropical diseases in developing countries.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY STAN KUTCHER

February 3, 2022

On January 30th, landmarks around the world will light up orange and purple to mark the first official World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, from the Eiffel Tower to the Burj Khalifa and the Giza Pyramids.

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