Africa: Why Is the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases Vital to the Fight Against Covid-19?

interview

An interview with Dr. Maria Rebollo Polo, Team Leader of the Expanded Special Project for Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ESPEN) at the World Health Organization's Regional Office for Africa.

First things first Maria, can you please tell us about Neglected Tropical Diseases and how they impact communities across Africa?

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