Bill Gates Says Neglected Tropical Diseases Declining

The video discusses a five-year initiative to combat neglected tropical diseases through collaboration with drug companies, governments, and donors. Significant progress has been made, with drug companies donating over a billion doses annually. Challenges include working in rural areas and conflicts like the war in South Sudan. The initiative is cost-effective, with drugs provided for free and delivery costing only $0.63 per person. Efforts focus on reducing disease numbers and eventually eradicating them, with a strong emphasis on the economic and social benefits of the program.

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