'One billion children affected by neglected tropical diseases'

More than half of the 1.7 billion people affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) globally are children, a global body has said.

Joy Ruwodo, Public Affairs advisor for End Fund, which funds treatment of NTDs, called for concerted efforts by governments to give proper care to those affected. Ms Ruwodo said Kenya has made a commitment to eliminate NTDs by 2030.