Unleashing “Civilian Power”: A New American Diplomacy through Neglected Tropical Disease Control, Elimination, Research, and Development
2011
New American Diplomacy through Neglected Tropical Disease Control
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Peter J. Hotez
Primary Institution: Sabin Vaccine Institute – Texas Children's Hospital – Baylor College of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can a new approach to American diplomacy effectively address neglected tropical diseases?
Conclusion
A coordinated effort to control neglected tropical diseases could significantly improve global health and economic conditions.
Supporting Evidence
- Neglected tropical diseases affect the poorest populations, with 1.4 billion people infected.
- Controlling these diseases can improve health and economic conditions.
- The U.S. government is already funding multiple national programs to combat these diseases.
Takeaway
This article talks about how the U.S. can work with other countries to help people sick with diseases that are often ignored, making the world a better place.
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