re-energized efforts to improve vector control.
“In May this year, the World Health Assembly will review proposals for a new Global vector control response”, she added.
She said there were also brighter prospects to prioritize cross-sectoral collaboration to promote veterinary public health.
“Further gains in the fight against neglected tropical diseases will depend on wider progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals,” Dr Dirk Engels, Director of the Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases, added.