The Neglected Tropical Disease Non-Governmental Organization Network: The role of a global health network in an evolving global health landscape.

ABSTRACT: The Neglected Tropical Diseases NGO Network (NNN) was established in 2009 to bring together non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working towards the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). In response to the evolving landscape of global health and the increasing focus on equity, the NNN conducted a membership analysis in 2021. This analysis aimed to assess the network's composition and connectivity, revealing significant insights into its current structure and areas for improvement. Key findings from the analysis include the following: a majority of NNN members were based in high-income countries (HICs); 40% of the member organizations concentrated on a single NTD; the African region had nearly twice the number of member organizations supporting interventions in the

SUBMITTER: Sankar G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785335 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature