Global Health Council 37th Annual Conference: Dateline 2010: Global Health Goals

Presenters Discuss:
the policy initiatives being implemented to address the urgent need increase R&D for better medical tools (Americas); an overview of the policy landscape for neglected diseases, access to and innovation of medicines used in these diseases in the Americas, and an understanding of the determinants, challenges and perspectives on the future in access and innovation of medicines for the treatment of Chagas (Americas); the cycle of neglect that prevents patients with Chagas disease from accessing diagnosis and treatment and how policy change, political will, funding and implementation are crucial elements to break this cycle (Americas, Europe)