Measuring Progress of 2030 Skin-Related Neglected Tropical Diseases Sustainable Development Goals
Key Points
The research aims to assess the current status of progress towards achieving skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Analyzed data on skin-related NTDs and SDG targets.
Identified regional inequalities and factors affecting health spending.
Evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health investments.
Progress towards NTDs SDG targets is largely insufficient.
Significant regional inequalities persist in health spending and outcomes.
COVID-19 has negatively impacted health investments in vulnerable groups.
Abstract
In this study, the progress toward attaining the skin-related NTDs SDGs targets has been largely insufficient. Regional inequalities, influenced by health spending levels, the COVID-19 pandemic, and vulnerable group disparities, pose major challenges. Targeted action and sustained health investment are urgently needed.
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