Neglected Tropical Diseases

The epidemiological estimates indicate that 1 in 5 people globally is affected by NTDs. India accounts for an overwhelming majority of at least 11 of these major NTDs worldwide. These diseases not only impair physical and cognitive development but can even be fatal to those affected. Aligning with global commitment to end NTD’s and strengthen public health in the country, GCI is planning to launch a program that will explore/ provide a reasonably inexpensive, durable and accurate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) testing method(s) which can be used in developing/remote geographies. The call will intend to support innovative projects that are aimed at developing a field-based test that require a minimum of technical expertise or training for operation. Efforts will be made that supported test characteristics and performance are aligned with WHO Diagnostic Technical Advisory Group-developed target product profiles.