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Half the world lives at risk of at least one neglected tropical disease, yet these illnesses remain underfunded, misunderstood, and hidden behind stigma.
Our host, Anne Chisa, speaks with public health practitioner Michael Ofire to unpack what “neglect” really means, how NTDs entrench poverty and how policy, primary care, and community action can break the cycle.
Michael Ofire shares practical wins, funding ideas, and a hopeful path to 2030 through African-led research and partnerships.
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Chapters
1. Framing The Global NTD Burden (00:00:00)
2. Meet Michael And His Work (00:02:11)
3. What Makes A Disease Neglected (00:03:22)
4. The Human Cost In Kenya And Africa (00:06:57)
5. Barriers And Lessons From History (00:11:08)
6. Policy Shifts And Primary Care In Kenya (00:15:59)
7. Community Success And Reduced Stigma (00:20:14)
8. SDG 2030, Debt Swaps, And Partnerships (00:23:26)
9. What Listeners And Young Scientists Can Do (00:27:32)
10. Hope, Progress, And Closing (00:31:07)
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