Converging global crises and the re-emergence of neglected tropical diseases: the case of noma

The Lancet Global Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Marta Ribes, Claudia García-Vaz, Carlos Chaccour, Eldo Elobolobo, Larraitz Ventoso, Anna Roca, Anna Dimitrova
DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(26)00020-3
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Abstract

Decades of gains in global health equity are being undermined by abrupt cuts to international aid. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development projected a further 9–17% drop in official development assistance in 2025, following the 9% seen in 2024.1 These cuts are felt most acutely for neglected tropical diseases—these already receive a fraction of global health financing, as they are overshadowed by the so-called big three of tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria.2 Funding for neglected tropical diseases fell from US$440 million in 2018 to US$260 million in 2023, a 41% decrease.

Fields of Study & Subjects

International Development and Aid Global Health and Surgery Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
The Lancet Global Health
Volume
14
Issue
5
Pages
e684–e685
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN