Malawi eliminates 3 Neglected Diseases

Malawi has successfully eliminated three neglected illnesses as diseases of public concern

Chief of Health Services Dr Martias Joshua has named the diseases as elephantiasis, trachoma and leprosy

Joshua says affected people need to be properly diagnosed and treated at the earliest time possible

The ministry therefore urges stakeholders to implement all interventions that can contribute to elimination of neglected tropical diseases such as sleeping sickness.