A specialist examines an old man’s eye to find out what he is suffering from. Some neglected tropical diseases such as trachoma and river blindness affect eyes and in some cases result in blindness. PHOTO | FILE
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For Ms Mary Ann Peters, one of the leaders in the global campaign against the NTDs, the statue, which is located in front of the World Health Organisation’s Headquarters, appears to portray a sense of love between the blind man and the child. But beyond love for one another, Ms Peters says, the deeper meaning of the statue could point to dire economic consequences created by river blindness to men and children—especially in Africa, including Tanzania.
