Can a few pills end diseases that have limited human potential for millennia?
In short: Parasitic worms have caused disease for thousands of years, putting 1.7 billion people at risk. This video explores how the END Fund aims to eradicate these infections through affordable treatment and local leadership.
At the END Fund, Ellen Agler and her colleagues aim to eradicate illnesses caused by worms. Their strategy focuses on lowering treatment costs, increasing prevention, and supporting government efforts and local leadership.
The initiative is part of The Audacious Project, a TED initiative designed to fund and inspire significant global change.
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