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World Pneumonia Day Rally
November 10, 2009
Over 400 people participated in a march and rally to commemorate the first-ever World Pneumonia Day in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
World Pneumonia Day
October 2, 2009
PACE is a supporter of World Pneumonia Day, the first global effort to combat a disease that kills a child every 15 seconds.
Spotlight on NTDs at the 2009 Clinton Global Initiative
September 24, 2009
The Global Network is partnering with global health leaders, philanthropic organizations, and international celebrities to mobilize $30 million to raise awareness and funding for NTD control and elimination in Latin America and the Caribbean. Together with the Inter-American Development Bank, the Pan American Health Organization, and our partners, we can end the neglect.
Dr. Peter Hotez discusses schistosomiasis on VOA’s In Focus
August 21, 2009
VOA's health correspondent Linord Moudou reports on neglected tropical diseases and discusses all with Dr. Peter Hotez, founder of the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases.
PBS / Foreign Exchange with Daljit Dhaliwal
July 13, 2009
Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the deadly but curable NTDS.
Rubella: Kill Or Cure?
April 29, 2009
Rubella, also known as German measles, is generally a mild infection, but can cause serious birth defects if contracted early in pregnancy. In 2007, there were nearly 200,000 reported cases of rubella and 203 reported cases of CRS. Although the rubella vaccine has helped the US eliminate indigenous rubella cases, rubella and CRS surveillance is inadequate and should be expanded and strengthened.
Just 50 Cents: A Best Buy in Public Health
March 23, 2009
Neglected tropical diseases threaten millions throughout the developing world each year, but for just 50 cents, you can help fund a rapid-impact package of medications to treat the seven most common NTDs. Watch the video to learn more and find out how you change the world – through just 50 cents. Donate now!
PACE: Awareness, Action, Prevention
February 5, 2009
PACE is taking the lead in the global fight against pneumococcal disease. Watch the video above to see how PACE is working to raise awareness, achieve prevention and help save lives around the world.
Survival: The Hidden Invaders
November 29, 2008
In Brazil, millions of people are infected with intestinal worms. Although there are effective drugs to treat worm infections, they’re not universally available and can’t prevent future infections. Now a team of scientists are trying to develop a vaccine against one of the most damaging parasites, hookworm. It will be the first vaccine against a multi-cellular organism. (Rockhopper.tv)
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