Tuberculosis
Feature stories
March 19, 2009
Novartis in the fight against tuberculosis
As World TB Day on March 24 raises global awareness, Novartis remains a committed partner in the struggle.
December 18, 2008
NITD: Combating neglected tropical diseases
The Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases aims to discover novel treatments and prevention methods for major tropical diseases.
June 16, 2008
Joining forces against the new wave of tuberculosis
Once thought a disease of the past, tuberculosis is again becoming an international health threat.
March 19, 2008
NVGH blazes a trail: Effective and affordable vaccines for the developing world
Many eminent scientists are contributing to the Novartis Vaccines Institute for Global Health, the first research center established by a major vaccine manufacturer with a nonprofit mission - to discover and develop vaccines for “neglected” diseases of the developing world.
August 13, 2007
NITD: Rejuvenating Research in Neglected Diseases
The Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases (NITD), part of Novartis Corporate Research, set out five years ago to apply leading-edge tools of biomedical research to tropical diseases such as dengue fever and tuberculosis that take a daunting toll among patients in the developing world.
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World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a major contributor in the area of tropical diseases.