UK Neglected Tropical Diseases Coalition launched

On Tuesday 13 September, the UK Neglected Tropical Diseases Coalition was launched by The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Tropical Diseases (APPMG) at the House of COmmons, London.

The UK Neglected Tropical Diseases Coalition is a collaborative partnership between UK organisations actively engaged in the implementation, capacity building and research of NTD control at scale.

The Coalition represents a strong collective identity within the UK on NTD control. Its principle aims are to raise awareness and influence policy decisions among UK, European and International policy makers to best support effective approaches for the long-term sustainable control of NTDs. In addition it aims to ensure that NTD control is included within national, regional and international health and development frameworks through demonstrating that NTDs are a key barrier to attainment of the Millennium Development GOals and poverty alleviation.  The Coalition will focus on expanding the number of organisations committed to supporting NTD control from within and outside the health sector.

It is not an exclusive coalition and will welcome like minded organisations to join the group.

Click here to download the APPMG NTD Report 13 September 2011

Click here to download a summary of the launch event