South-East Asia has the potential to become a global hub for vaccine manufacturing for tropical diseases. — AFP
NEGLECTED tropical diseases (NTDs) are a persistent public health threat, and tackling them is not just a moral obligation, but also a smart investment.
NTDs are a group of infectious diseases that affect mainly poor people in tropical and subtropical regions. These diseases are called “neglected” because they have received less attention and fewer resources than other major health issues, despite affecting more than a billion people worldwide.
