ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Neglected tropical disease research and development

Alright kiddo, I'm going to explain neglected tropical disease research and development in a way that's easy for you to understand.

Neglected tropical diseases are a bunch of diseases that affect people in the poorest parts of the world. These diseases are called "neglected" because not many people are paying attention to them, and not a lot of resources are being put towards trying to cure or prevent them. People who have these diseases often don't have access to the medicine they need to get better.

That's where research and development come in. Scientists and doctors are working hard to find new treatments and cures for these diseases. They want to make sure that everyone, no matter where they live, has access to the healthcare they need to live a healthy life.

This work isn't easy. Scientists have to do a lot of testing and experimenting to make sure that their treatments are safe and effective. They also have to make sure that these treatments are affordable so that people who need them can actually get them.

But despite the challenges, people all over the world are working hard to fight neglected tropical diseases. And every day, we're getting closer to finding new treatments and cures that can help us beat these illnesses for good.