Health topics — Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control (DPC)

Neglected Tropical Diseases

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) encompass 17 bacterial, parasitic and viral diseases that occur solely, or principally in tropical regions.

Lassa Fever

Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by Lassa virus, a member of the arenavirus family of viruses. Humans usually become infected through aerosol or direct contact with excreta of infected rodents.

Oral Health

Helminthiasis

Soil-transmitted helminth infections are among the most common infections worldwide and affect the poorest and most deprived communities.

Vaccines

A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease.

Plague

Factsheet Key Facts Plague is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, a zoonotic bacteria usually found in small mammals and their fleas…

Eye health

Visual impairment is a significant health problem in the African Region.

Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis is caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Leishmania.