KILLER DISEASES | Leishmaniasis Around the World

Visceral leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease. Every year there are approximately 200, 000 - 400, 000 new cases, mainly occurring in poor rural regions. Ninety percent of these cases are in the following countries in East Africa, South America and South Asia: Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Sudan, and South Sudan.

Watch all of the Killer Diseases - Leishmaniasis videos:
History:    • KILLER DISEASES | A History of Leishm...  
Geography:    • KILLER DISEASES | Leishmaniasis Aroun...  
Body:    • KILLER DISEASES | How Leishmaniasis A...  
Treatment:    • KILLER DISEASES | Leishmaniasis Treat...  
Future:    • KILLER DISEASES | Leishmaniasis in th...  

Learn more about DNDi's work to develop better treatments for leishmaniasis: https://www.dndi.org/diseases-project...

This video is part of the "Killer Diseases" series produced by MSF France, Allodocteurs, Réseau Canopé, Fondation Mérieux, universcience, Inserm, Institut Pasteur, and DNDi. Supported by les Investissements d’avenir.