Illnesses like chagas disease, hookworm and dengue fever affect nearly 12 million Americans, often due to unsafe drinking water and inadequate sanitation systems, among other factors. The issue adds to the “massive social and health disparities” in the U.S., Mr. Booker said, according to the report.
The bill would direct HHS to create a task force to track, prevent, diagnose and treat “neglected” diseases. It would also direct the agency to promote research for affordable treatments, according to the report.
Read the full story here.
More articles on leadership and management:
Republicans have an ACA replacement plan: 5 notes
Former HHS chief of staff joins consultancy
Less than half of COOs, supply chain execs are required to plan for a recession
