WHO Officially Recognizes ‘noma’ As Neglected Tropical Disease

In a pivotal move towards addressing one of the world’s most underrecognized health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) today announced the inclusion of noma (cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis) in its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Noma, a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face, primarily affects malnourished young children (between…

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