Abhishek Bachchan has been named the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases’ official END7 campaign ambassador in India, to help raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

Bachchan joins the END7 campaign at a crucial time, with India at the point of achieving control and elimination of five NTDs affecting 500 million people by 2020.

Speaking about his involvement in the campaign, Bachchan said: “India represents 35 percent of the total global burden for NTDs, causing massive suffering among our poorest citizens. As a parent, I am deeply moved by the devastating toll of NTDs on children, and I want to ensure that no Indian child has to suffer needlessly.

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