A moral obligation to those in need and the onset in Europe of diseases traditionally found in the developing world are just two reasons why the EU should be driving investment in neglected diseases, according to Rosa Castro, senior advocacy officer at Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung, an international non-profit development organization.
Could US-Style Priority Review Vouchers Drive European Neglected Disease R&D?
Having its own priority review vouchers could serve as an important pull incentive for neglected disease R&D in Europe, although the unpredictable nature of the vouchers may deter some investors.
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