A Snapshot Of Neglected Disease Drug Development: Dengue Fever

Neglected diseases are gaining a higher profile in Big Pharma drug development programs. Research on a vaccine for dengue fever has been ongoing for decades, and a few candidates could finally be nearing late-stage trials.

HONG KONG – Neglected diseases are gaining a higher profile in Big Pharma drug development programs. PharmAsia News offers a snapshot of the epidemiological status of some of the most prevalent neglected diseases, and where development stands to combat these overlooked diseases, starting with a look at dengue fever.

Every year, as the monsoon season kicks off in July, Pakistan braces itself for a surge in cases of dengue.

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