01197nas a2200157   4500000000100000008004100001260002300042653001400065653002000079653002200099100001500121245005500136300001000191520082000201020001801021       2020                            d  bSpringer Singapore10aSkin NTDs10aDisease control10aDisease detection1 aMphande FA00aPrevention, Treatment and Control of Skin Diseases  a73-823 aLack of funding associated with weak political commitment and fragile health systems has contributed to resurgence of diseases that were once almost eliminated; it has also led to poor reporting of cases. Proper diagnosis of disease allows for appropriate treatment and implementation of accurate prevention and control measures. Knowing the conditions that trigger and or perpetuate disease could assist in applying the right measures for prevention and control. Research, collaborations between various stakeholders, commitment from governments and non-governmental organisations are pillars of disease prevention and control. Disease prevention efforts through surveillance, mass treatment programs, active search for disease and choice for the right disease prevention measures are steps in the right direction.  a9789811538780