Lifesaving Drug Praziquantel Too Expensive for Africa

Shortages of the drug to treat schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease as widespread as malaria, have reached the proportions of a humanitarian crisis in Africa. Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D., GW Distinguished Research Professor and chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine, says the failure of the global community to provide access to this essential medicine is impeding Africa's sustainable development.

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The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty promotion and/or tenure list and the members of the Class of 2025 Emeriti Faculty.
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) welcomed members of the MD Program Class of 2025 to the medical profession during the annual Graduation and Diploma Ceremony, at Lisner Auditorium on May 18.
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) celebrated the 2025 cohort of health sciences program graduates broad range of disciplines, and they gathered for the Graduation Celebration and Diploma Ceremony on May 17.