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An end to parasitic worms | Ellen Agler
Video Credit: TED
Published on January 30, 2020 - Duration: 04:48s
An end to parasitic worms | Ellen Agler
Parasitic worms date back thousands of years, causing diseases that limit human potential.
But today, effective treatment against them requires just a few pills, taken once or twice a year.
With 1.7 billion people at risk of infection, Ellen Agler and her team at the END Fund are imagining a world without disease caused by worms. Learn about how they're seeking to lower treatment costs, amplify prevention, support governments and nurture local leadership.
This ambitious plan is a part of The Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.
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