Neglected tropical diseases

: Steven Lott
: October 28, 2011

WIPO Re:Search initiative to drive R&D in Neglected Tropical Diseases

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently announced the launch of Re:Search – a new consortium where public and private sector organizations... More »
: Articles, Global, Global health, innovation, Intellectual property, Neglected tropical diseases
: Steven Lott
: May 24, 2011

64th World Health Assembly – resolutions and highlights

This year's World Health Assembly saw an unprecedented social engagement, with updates and discussions being shared via twitter, facebook and other media. The... More »
: Articles, Global, Global health, Maternal health, NCDs, Neglected tropical diseases, Polio, Vaccines
: Steven Lott
: April 25, 2011

World Malaria Day 2011

World Malaria Day (April 25th) is an occasion to commemorate global efforts to control and eradicate malaria.  The theme of this fourth World Malaria Day -... More »
: Articles, Global, Malaria, Neglected tropical diseases
: Steven Lott
: October 14, 2010

First WHO report on NTDs highlights ongoing commitment of innovative drug companies

The World Health Organization today released their first report on neglected tropical diseases – diseases that affect mainly poor people and cost billions of... More »
: Articles, Global, innovation, Neglected tropical diseases
: Steven Lott
: September 14, 2010

Global distribution of neglected tropical diseases

Neglected tropical diseases affect more than 1 billion people worldwide -- primarily in low-income countries.  The following map illustrates the geographic... More »
: Articles, Global, Neglected tropical diseases
: Steven Lott
: December 22, 2009

Commentary re FT article - Neglected Diseases Less Neglected

It is encouraging that multinational pharmaceutical companies are continuing to invest significantly in research into neglected diseases. Although the $280 millon... More »
: Articles, Global, innovation, Neglected tropical diseases