In just one week, we’ve learned that the leading causes of childhood diarrheal disease include a vaccine preventable target – rotavirus - and that a new rotavirus vaccine, developed by Indian scientists works better than expected and will be made available to children in poor countries for a price of just $1.00 per dose.

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In March, we issued a second call for proposals under GCE Round 11 focused on identifying new approaches to the detection, treatment and control of a specific set of NTDs. Specifically, we want your help is discovering better ways to identify and reduce the burden of onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis (LF), soil transmitted helminths (STH), and schistosomiasis.

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In less than 50 days, the 4th G(irls)20 Summit will take place from the Google Moscow offices. Over six days, an international delegation of girls from G20 countries and one from Africa will tackle the same agenda as the G20 Leaders – Jobs, Growth & Investment.

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Asking people to care about NTDs takes more than just one video. But it’s a great start to a movement that could help control and eliminate the scourge of these devastating diseases for millions of people by 2020, a goal that is within our reach and which could lead to broader success with other global health priorities.

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