Innovation, Integrated Interventions Needed To Tackle NTDs

Devex: What not to neglect in tackling NTDs
“…[Dirk Engels, head of WHO’s NTD department,] suggested turning to innovative financing streams such as development impact bonds or performance-based financing. … But he cautioned against limiting innovation to mobilizing resources. Further, the global health community shouldn’t fixate on targeting diseases individually, and instead focus on integrated interventions…” (Ravelo, 2/19).

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