In Vietnam, the spread of hepatitis A virus (HAV) is heavily influenced by the living conditions of people. This includes having access to clean water and proper sanitation. Over the last 20 years, there hasn't been much data collected on HAV in Vietnam. This makes it hard to understand how the virus is spreading. To fill this gap, a recent effort focused on comparin...

Imagine living in a place where simple infections can change your life forever. That's the reality for over a billion people in low-income communities, facing neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). These aren't your common colds; they're chronic and can seriously harm health. So, what's the deal? Why are they such a big problem? First, let's talk about healthcare. In t...