WATCH | Challenges in controlling infectious diseases

SINGAPORE - Each year, more than 3m people around the world lose their lives to infectious diseases. 

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While the demographic profile varies, the burden is felt by those in low and middle income countries.

Neglected tropical diseases and under-resourced health systems also add to the impact.

Professor Paul Tambyah, President-Elect of the International Society of Infectious diseases, spoke to eNCA.