Reading List 10/4/2010

Happy Monday readers! Below you will find a great new list of reads (and a video) to help start your week off right! Today we’re reading about how praziquantel may be too expensive for African health ministries to treat schistosomiasis,the state of healthcare in developing countries, and the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) pushing the FDA to include neglected infections of poverty that affect Americans in its classifications. We are also watching a video that features Bill and Melinda Gates as they discuss their philanthropic activities.

Lifesaving Drug Praziquantel Too Expensive for Africa, Melinda Burns, Miller-McCune
Expert opinion split, as study revives an old debate, Patrick Adams, TropIKA
ASTMH Calls for Stronger FDA Science Investment to Fight Diseases of Poverty, Pharmacy Choice
Preview: Giving away a fortune, 60 Minutes

About Linda Diep

Linda Diep is the Communications and Grassroots Assistant with the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases focusing on media relations, strategy, and our Just 50 Cents grassroots efforts.

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