Africa CDC and partners launch a digital portal to help 50 AU countries plan and finance efforts to eliminate NTDs by 2030, aligning with AU’s Agenda 2063 and national health strategies.
Fifty African Union Member States have endorsed a new digital micro-planning portal, co-developed by Africa CDC, to fast-track the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by 2030. The platform—created in collaboration with WHO, the END Fund, and other partners—supports country-led planning, tracks resources, and strengthens calls for sustainable domestic financing.
During a four-day continental workshop, each participating country presented microplans targeting the six highest-burden NTDs, aligned with national masterplans. This effort comes at a time of declining global funding, spotlighting the need for homegrown solutions and better-integrated, cost-effective strategies to combat diseases like trachoma, intestinal worms, and river blindness, which affect over 565 million people in Africa.
Africa CDC, the END Fund, and partners emphasised the need for innovative, co-financing models rooted in national ownership. “We are at a turning point—not just for NTD elimination but for rethinking health financing across Africa,” said Dr. Solomon Zewdu, CEO of the END Fund. Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to operationalising these microplans, ensuring communities most affected by NTDs are no longer left behind. The initiative aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the continent’s broader vision for resilient health systems.
