Scabies can be diagnosed or highly suspected at the peripheral health level. Effective treatment exists for individuals affected, including the persons closely in touch with a patient, and the communities through mass drug administration.

Public health emergencies and other forms of health systems shocks continue to underscore the need for more resilient health systems as a requirement for universal health coverage and health security, and promoting a healthier population. A major challenge in building health systems resilience is the prevailing fragmentation in health systems strengthening and public health efforts.

Leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind. Despite considerable progress since the introduction of multidrug therapy (MDT) in 1982, new cases of leprosy continue to be detected. Around 200,000 new cases are reported annually by more than 100 countries. The disease affects primarily the skin and peripheral nerves.

This course provides practical guidance to the frontline health care providers and also vaccinators key information on its identification, differentiating it from other clinical conditions such as fainting and other stress related responses. It also provides step by step guidance on the case management at the site of the event and the process of referral.

Yaws is targeted for eradication by WHO in the 2021-2030 NTD Roadmap. It is therefore crucial to know how to identify cases, design and implement activities to eradicate the disease at the community level.

Mycetoma is a chronic, progressively destructive infectious disease of the subcutaneous tissues, affecting skin, muscle and bone. Mycetoma occurs in tropical and subtropical environments characterized by short rainy seasons and prolonged dry seasons that favour the growth of thorny bushes.

إن الوَرَم الفُطْرِيّ هو مرضٌ معديٌ مزمنٌ يدمر تدريجيًا الأنسجة تحت الجلد، ويؤذي الجلد والعضلات والعظام. ويحدث الوَرَم الفُطْرِيّ في البيئات المدارية وشبه المدارية التي تتصف بمواسم ممطرة قصيرة ومواسم جافة طويلة تدعم نمو الشجيرات الشائكة. ولا يزال العبء العالمي للمرض غير معروف، إلا أنه مرضٌ متوطنٌ؛ ويُبلغ عنه من بلدان في أفريقيا وآسيا وأوروبا وأمريكا اللاتينية.

Le pian est ciblé pour l’éradication par l'OMS dans la feuille de route 2021-2030 sur les Maladies tropicales négligées (MTN). Il est donc crucial de savoir identifier les cas, concevoir et mettre en œuvre des activités pour éradiquer la maladie au niveau communautaire.

Bouba é alvo de erradicação pela OMS no Roteiro de DTN 2021-2030. Portanto, é crucial saber como identificar casos, projetar e implementar atividades para erradicar a doença em nível comunitário.

Se calcula que aproximadamente una cuarta parte de la población mundial presenta una infección por el bacilo Mycobacterium tuberculosis; la mayoría de estas personas no están enfermas ni son contagiosas. Aunque estén bien, las personas con infección por TB pueden desarrollar en el futuro la enfermedad por TB.