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Noma as a neglected tropical disease: an opportunity to reconsider neglect in global health | Journal Article / Commentary | MSF Science Portal
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Noma as a neglected tropical disease: an opportunity to reconsider neglect in global health

Elysium Noma Survivors Association, Izzett D, Izzett B, Trotter A, Nunes J, Cismas I, Jeantet C, Kabengele E, Benzian H, Gebretsadik H, Merrill L, Ribes M, Comparet M, Sherlock M, Bhakuni H
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Summary Points

The rise of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as a global health category has undoubtedly increased awareness of hitherto unknown health problems; an example of this is the recent incorporation of noma, a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face, in the NTD list.


Yet, the sustained participation of those directly affected by NTDs has not always been a central feature of global health discourses.


This commentary draws insights from a workshop which brought together representatives from advocacy, humanitarian and academic organisations working on noma and leprosy to discuss the process and political dimensions of disease framing and the challenges of overcoming neglect in global health.


Here we outline important steps that must be taken to address neglect through a more inclusive and person-centred approach.

Subject Area

non-communicable diseaseneglected tropical diseasesnoma

Languages

English
DOI
10.1136/bmjgh-2025-019152
Published Date
03 Aug 2025
PubMed ID
40754343
Journal
BMJ Global Health
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 10, Issue 8, Pages e019152
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