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Many people in low- to middle-income countries lack access to high-quality health solutions. We leverage our expertise and collaborate with strong partners to develop solutions for patients in developing healthcare systems. Take for example the fight against the worm disease schistosomiasis in Afric

The worm doctor

Each year an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 people die from schistosomiasis. This is why the World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up the fight against the tropical disease transferred by parasites. Also fighting on the front line: Dr. Lester Chitsulo. He is energetically coordinating the worldw