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[1] Global Network for Neglected Tropical Disease Control: http://www.GNNTDC.org

[2] Discussion of DALYs: http://www.who.int/healthinfo/boddaly/en/index.html

[3] UNC’s African Sleeping Sickness Initiative: http://www.sph.unc.edu/epidemiology_news/unc_receives_gates_foundation_grant_to_develop_drugs_for_african_sleeping_sickness_and_leishmaniasis_2859_1957.html


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