Posts tagged NTDs

It is not an easy road ahead. The challenges are many. But […] I also know what is possible. If the will is there, if the effort and resources are put forth, lives will be saved. People will be treated and cured and will go on to live healthy and productive lives. If these diseases are no longer neglected, they will not be nearly as fatal.
Dr. Unni Karunakara, International MSF President, on speaking out and fighting neglected.
Photo: Paraguay © Anna Surinyach Fighting Neglect MSFhas taken a stand for the millions of people affected by visceral leishmaniasis, sleeping sickness and Chagas. These diseases are neglected by drug developers, policy makers, and media, making it difficult to get patients the treatment they need. Treatment is possible with the existing medical tools and drugs, but additional research and development toward new and more effective diagnostics and treatments are desperately needed to address the overwhelming neglect of people whose needs are not met by pharmaceutical companies. Learn more about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in our Special Report.

Photo: Paraguay © Anna Surinyach

Fighting Neglect

MSFhas taken a stand for the millions of people affected by visceral leishmaniasis, sleeping sickness and Chagas. These diseases are neglected by drug developers, policy makers, and media, making it difficult to get patients the treatment they need. Treatment is possible with the existing medical tools and drugs, but additional research and development toward new and more effective diagnostics and treatments are desperately needed to address the overwhelming neglect of people whose needs are not met by pharmaceutical companies.


Learn more about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in our Special Report.