I think that would be a colossal mistake. We cannot hope to defeat neglected tropical diseases or advance our global health priorities if we fail to keep investing in those areas.
Chris Smith: “I think that would be a colossal mistake. We cannot hope to defeat neglected tropical diseases or advance our global…”
On the recordNovember 14, 2017
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Smith criticizes proposed cuts to USAID's neglected tropical diseases program.
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