neglected tropical diseases

Photos: Why it took courage for these women to pose for the camera

Wearing traditional cosmetic face masks from their homeland of Madagascar, they agreed to be photographed to take a stand.

‘Neglected tropical diseases’ now face even more neglect

U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.