Sunday, January 18, 2026

Eliminating Human African Trypanosomiasis: Where Do We Stand and What Comes Next?

Authors: Pere P Simarro, Jean Jannin, Pierre Cattand

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0050055

Abstract Summary

Despite progress in reducing new cases of Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), experts warn of a “punishment of success” paradox: declining numbers may lead public and private health institutions to deprioritize the disease, potentially undermining hard-won gains and risking future outbreaks.

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Sleeping sickness cases are declining, but experts warn this progress risks losing funding and attention from health organizations, potentially reversing gains toward elimination.

License: CC BY.


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