Tropical Infections Rising Amid Turmoil in Mideast, North Africa
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Channel: Voice of America · 2012 · News & Politics
A family of illnesses called Neglected Tropical Diseases [NTDs] adds to the troubles in the Middle East and North Africa. These diseases traditionally affect poor countries, but the new study says NTDs also are prevalent in many middle-income countries, such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Yemen. VOA's Vidushi Sinha reports on the situation.
