World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day : 30 January

The second World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) is being observed on January 30, 2021 to celebrate the achievements made towards control of the world’s NTDs.
2021 theme is Face NTDs: End the Neglect
The first World NTD Day was held on 30 January 2020
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) include a range of conditions that can blind, disfigure, or even disable people.
Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) identifies 20 major conditions as NTDs.