Diana Duong
About Diana Duong
Diana Duong is a health journalist and professional fact checker. Her byline has appeared in publications across Canada, including Chatelaine, the Medical Post, Flare, and the Globe and Mail. She is based in Toronto.
Stories
This Disease Spread Through Bug Bites Kills Up to 30,000 People Each Year
Ninety percent of cases are found in just seven countries. Read more
This Former US President Wants to Eliminate Diseases That Affect the World's Poorest
Jimmy Carter's presidential term ended in 1981, but his work didn’t stop there. Read more
This Neglected Tropical Disease Infects People Through Drinking Water
This disease only shows itself a year after infection. Read more
This Waterborne Disease Can Make You Blind: What You Need to Know
River blindness is an eye and skin disease that can have irritating inflammatory effects. Read more
Drones Could Be the Answer to Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases
Drone technology may be the key to reaching hard-to-reach communities. Read more
No Matter Their Age, Women and Girls Feel the Weight of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Women and girls of all ages feel the burden of these diseases throughout their entire life. Read more
The 'Kissing Bug' Carries This Disease — But Its Effects Are Far From Romantic
When they bite their victims, they also defecate at the site of the bite. Read more
Leprosy Isn't Actually a Flesh-Eating Disease, But It Is a Neglected One
Thanks to modern therapy, the disease is now curable. Read more
You Probably Know What Elephantiasis Is — But Did You Know There's No Real Cure?
The disease impacts a person’s mobility and a country’s productivity — and there's no complete cure. Read more
This Neglected Tropical Disease Can Lead Its Victims to Paranoia — And Even Death
If left untreated, this disease can alter personalities and lead to endless hours of sleep. Read more