About this content. Nearly two billion people are affected by at least one of the conditions known collectively as neglected tropical diseases. Why then is funding to address these conditions so ...

Far from it. This disease is endemic in 100 countries, causing up to 400 million infections a year and about 40,000 deaths. Dengue fever is one of about 20 "neglected tropical diseases." ...

What are these neglected diseases and why is climate change making them worse? Millions of people, especially in tropical countries ... Noah Seelam/AFP via Getty Images Those who are permanently ...