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Evaluating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) with ICT

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  • Odesanya, Akeem Dele

    (Department of Computer Science, Federal Polytechnic, Bali. Nigeria)

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The contemporary importance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) globally has made it to become an indispensable tool in healthcare industry. The neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are infectious diseases that are found mainly among the world’s poorest people. They are found in several countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. NTDs are especially common in tropical areas where people do not have access to clean water or safe ways to dispose of human waste. This research works utilized ICT for the evaluation of the state of NTDs in Taraba state, Nigeria using SPSS version 27. The primary data were collected from Specialist Hospital, Jalingo and Primary healthcare centres across local governments in Taraba State Nigeria. The proffered recommendations will however assist in eradicating or reducing the disease in Taraba state

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  • Odesanya, Akeem Dele, 2023. "Evaluating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) with ICT," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 8(11), pages 38-47, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:8:y:2023:i:11:p:38-47
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