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Noise and neglect: Social-media signals expose attention gaps for dengue, chikungunya, lymphatic filariasis and kala-azar in Indias vector-borne NTDs

2025-08-05 health policy Title + abstract only
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BackgroundNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including dengue, chikungunya, lymphatic filariasis, and kala-azar, pose significant public health burdens in India. Despite WHO recommendations for enhanced disease surveillance and targeted communication strategies, little is known about public perceptions and discussions of these diseases across digital platforms. Understanding these perceptions can guide evidence-based policy making and public health messaging. MethodsWe conducted an in silico a...

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