Consortium Takes Aim at 'Neglected' Tropical Diseases

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Uploaded by on Feb 2, 2012

Experts say it's the largest coordinated effort ever - to fight diseases that are widespread, but normally don't get much attention. The new initiative launched in London this week has drawn almost $800 million in pledges to combat 10 so-called "neglected" diseases - such as sleeping sickness and guinea worm - that affect more than a billion people around the globe.

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