Yesterday marked the release of the WHO’s first comprehensive report on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The report has been well received and attracted a lot of attention in the news. We’ve compiled a great list of reads  mentioning the report, along with other articles about NTDs and global health including lack of shoes among the world’s poor, the cost (economically and socially) of NTDs in India, progress in vaccine development within global health, and the celebration of Global Handwashing Day, which is today!

The neglected tropical diseases are no longer neglected! At least not by the WHO, Karen Grepin
Paying attention to neglected diseases, Dr. William Lin, DefeatDD
Why NTDs Need a Renewed Focus, Dr. Peter Hotez, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Foot note: Millions suffer simply for lack of shoes, Tom Paulson, Humanosphere
Neglected tropical diseases “killing India”, Narayan Lakshman, The Hindu
A smarter jab – Big drugs companies see a bright future for vaccines , The Economist
A Holiday To Celebrate Handwashing?, Kim Koporc, Change.org