Six African Nations Sign MoU to Eliminate Kala-Azar
Six East African countries — Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan — have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to eliminate kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis). The MoU was signed during a World Health Organization (WHO) event in collaboration with the African Union, held on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, in May 2025.
This agreement marks a significant milestone in the global effort to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), particularly kala-azar, which still poses a serious public health threat in East Africa. With over 70% of global kala-azar cases reported in this region, the MoU represents a coordinated effort to increase investment, improve surveillance, and promote cross-border cooperation to eliminate the disease.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Six African Nations Sign MoU to Eliminate Kala-Azar |
| Event | MoU signed to eliminate kala-azar |
| Date & Location | May 2025, Geneva (78th World Health Assembly) |
| Signatory Countries | Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan |
| Supporting Orgs | WHO, African Union, DNDi |
| Target Disease | Kala-azar (Visceral Leishmaniasis) |
| Significance | Major NTD burden in East Africa; 70% of cases are regional |
| Goals | Increase investment, enhance cross-border surveillance, innovate treatments |
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