Noncommunicable Disease Looks Different in "Bottom Billion"

"It can't be diabetes versus mental health or rheumatic heart disease versus cancer. It has to be a very collaborative effort that draws on partnerships and synergies. ... In building platforms for the delivering of care for chronic disease, we need to do many things at once."

Dr. Hotez disclosed that he has a patent on a hookworm vaccine, but no relationships with pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Mocumbi stated that she has no disclosures. Dr. Salvi disclosed that he has received fees from Merck Pharmaceuticals as an advisory board member and speaker. Partners In Health receives funding from corporate donors, including several pharmaceutical companies.