NPR quiz goes global: Test your knowledge of milestones and millstones in 2023
Test your knowledge of global health and development with 12 questions about landmark events of 2023.
neglected tropical diseases
Some overlooked good news from 2023: Six countries knock out 'neglected' diseases
In 2023, six nations were able to eliminate virtually all cases of at least one of the illnesses on the World Health Organization's priority list of "neglected tropical diseases."
A rare and neglected flesh-eating disease finally gets some attention
It's called noma. It's a potentially fatal bacterial infection. And it's been so neglected that it wasn't even on the official WHO list of Neglected Tropical Disease — until now.
They're trying to cure nodding syndrome. First they need to zero in on the cause
Nodding syndrome is a rare neurological condition that can result in head nodding and violent seizures. Some researchers think they know the cause, but questions remain.
A deadly disease so neglected it's not even on the list of neglected tropical diseases
It's called noma and is a disease of poverty, striking mainly children. Most patients die. Survivors are badly disfigured. Now there's a campaign to add it to the list of neglected tropical diseases
Why A Pill That's 4 Cents In Tanzania Costs Up To $400 In The U.S.
The medication fights hookworm. It's one of several drugs for "neglected tropical diseases" that are priced differently in the United States than they are in the developing world.
Drug For 'Neglected' Chagas Disease Gains FDA Approval Amid Price Worries
U.S. doctors treating Chagas disease have long wanted FDA approval for a treatment that's widely used in Latin America. But when Martin Shkreli took interest, those doctors panicked — then mobilized.
The Debate Is On: To Deworm Or Not To Deworm?
The common practice, endorsed by WHO: give deworming medications to all kids at risk of intestinal worms. A new report questions if there's any real benefit.