Historical experience from many countries where noma cases used to be observed shows that noma control is possible, alongside eliminating extreme poverty and improving living conditions.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/world-health-organization-who-recognition-of-noma-as-a-neglected-tropical-disease-bolsters-control-efforts/

Historical experience from many countries where noma cases used to be observed shows that noma control is possible, alongside eliminating extreme poverty and improving living conditions.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/world-health-organization-who-recognition-of-noma-as-a-neglected-tropical-disease-bolsters-control-efforts/

In Abahlali baseMjondolo, a movement of impoverished urban people, the phrase umhlaba noma ukufa (land or death) is now commonly used in meetings.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/08/25/clashing-anniversaries-in-south-africa/

Shuaibu Musa, a consultant paediatrician at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Kaduna State, said noma is a neglected disease suffering from a lack of attention from the community, healthcare providers, and the government at large.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202312090100.html