Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) impact almost 2 billion people worldwide, with a disproportionate burden in impoverished communities. While these diseases are considered “neglected” for a variety of reasons, there are some passionate and knowledgeable professionals working to eliminate these diseases which drastically impact the quality of life of many individuals. Dr. Alison Krentel and Maneesh Phillip are two experts united with a shared goal of eliminating NTDs and they continue the conversation with the Public Health Insight Podcast in part 2 of the NTD mini-series. In this episode, they share some of their most impactful career stories from working in the field, challenges and lessons learned from a variety of experiences in different regions, and actionable steps people can take to get more involved in the fight to end the neglect.

References for Our Discussion 

• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Neglected Tropical Diseases Quick Facts
• Hotez & Lo (2020) Neglected Tropical Diseases: Public Health Control Programs and Mass Drug Administration
• World Health Organization: Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: A road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030. Brochure

NTD Organizations

• Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNNTD)
• effect:hope (The Leprosy Mission Canada)

Podcast Guests 

• Dr. Alison Krentel, PhD, MSc, BA
• Maneesh Phillip, MSc

Podcast Co-Hosts

• Leshawn Benedict, HBSc, MPH, MSc, CAPM®
• Linda Holdbrook, BSc, MPH
• Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP® 

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Music Credits

The following tracks used in this episode were all produced by Lakey Inspired.

Reminisce • Too Bad • New Day​ • Feels Like Home​ • Memories With You • My Ride • Fly With Me • Feeling Good​ • Fast Lane • Cruise W/ Me • Thinking Of You • 4 Hours in Phoenix 

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