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A community health worker in northern Sudan explains the importance
of a clean face, as part of a programme to prevent blinding trachoma. (Carter Center)
What's new on TropIKA.net3 Jul 2009 News: Schistosomiasis: publication of genetic map will stimulate research
US researchers have constructed a genetic map of the blood fluke responsible for the world's second most common parasitic disease - schistosomiasis. 2 Jul 2009 News: River blindness: new drug boosts elimination hopes
A clinical trial begins in Africa of a new treatment for onchocerciasis (river blindness). 1 Jul 2009 News: US turns attention to neglected tropical diseases and launches new website
The Neglected Tropical Diseases Initiative is now seen as an important part of the US government’s broader global health agenda. 1 Jul 2009 News: Partnership projects make progress, in the search for treatments for the most neglected infections
The Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) reports encouraging developments during its Nairobi conference. |
Editor's choice30 June 2009 Too many organizations, too much talkEvery few days there seems to be an announcement of the launch of a new programme or a new organization that seeks to address the infectious diseases of poverty. Meet TropIKA.net experts29 June 2009
TropIKA.net talks to Brian Greenwood focusing on his major contributions to malaria research and his work against meningitis and pneumonia. More
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