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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
This Neglected Tropical Disease Just Hit a Historic Low Worldwide
In 1986, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases every year across 21 countries. Read more
This Foundation Is Putting an End to a Disease That Causes Infectious Blindness
It most commonly affects mothers. 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