A parasite that can cause anemia and leads to death, prominent in the South Sudan region, has known cures of which a 30-day in-hospital stay involving daily injections is know to create an immunity to further infections. However, funds, supplies and hospital expenses have hindered the use of treatments. Lack of buying ability from those undergoing treatment has dissuaded pharmaceutical companies from research and manufacturing of the effective medications.
http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/drug-companies-neglect-tropical-disease-drugs-for-poor
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Physicians-Urge-Action-on-Neglected-Disease-130424738.html
-Rebeca
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