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Schistosomiasis affects 240 million people. Here's how we can eliminate it
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a neglected tropical disease that kills 200,000 of the world's poorest each year. Here's how to eliminate it.
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Merck is a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science and performance materials. Around 50,000 employees work to further develop technologies that improve and enhance life – from biopharmaceutical therapies to treat cancer or multiple sclerosis, cutting-edge systems for scientific research and production, to liquid crystals for smartphones and televisions. Founded in 1668, Merck is the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company. The founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company.
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