; and (C) in some cases, congenitally. (4) Neglected diseases of poverty have a high rate of morbidity and mortality and can lead to health complications such as heart disease, epilepsy, asthma, blindness, developmental delays, stillbirth, low birthweight, and gastrointestinal disorders. (5) Some neglected diseases of poverty can be asymptomatic at the outset, but debilitating, dangerous, and deadly symptoms can emerge over time or under certain conditions, such as pregnancy. It is estimated that millions of people are living with these diseases and are not aware that they are infected. (6) For tens of thousands of individuals, diseases of poverty that are chronic and neglected can manifest into severe illness later in life. (7) Neglected diseases of poverty place a significant financial burden on affected individuals and communities due to the health care costs associated with these diseases and because these diseases limit individuals’ productivity and ability to be active contributors to their communities. This burden could largely be prevented through early screening and treatment, which are highly cost effective. (8) Since its inception in 2006, the Neglected Tropical Diseases Program at the United States Agency for International Development and its partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have delivered more than 2,800,000,000 treatments to more than 1,400,000,000 people. (9) Due to the support provided by the United States Agency for International Development and its partners, 315,000,000 people live in regions where they are no longer at risk of contracting lymphatic filariasis, and 67,000,000 people live in regions where they are no longer at risk of contracting trachoma. (10) Although the exact prevalence and burden of these diseases in the United States is unknown because of stigma and limited reporting, surveillance, and awareness, one study estimates that there are 12,000,000 individuals living with at least one neglected disease of poverty throughout the country. These