In the poverty stricken regions of the world, many people suffer from infectious diseases. Such diseases often have particularly serious consequences and remain the most common cause of death in these regions. The best-known examples are HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. These three diseases often attract attention even in rich countries. On 8 December 2011, Parliamentary State Secretary Braun announced the funding of three product development partnerships (PDPs). This funding will support selected international non-profit organizations in their cooperation with pharmaceutical companies and research institutes to develop medications, vaccines, and diagnostics for the fight against neglected diseases.
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