The momentum around eliminating neglected tropical diseases just got a huge boost, after Dr. Christian Schroeter , Senior Director  for Pharma Business Integration at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany gave the first ever TED Conferences Talk on NTDs! Dr. Schroeter starts by highlighting the incredible distinction earned by the global Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases coalition last year when it earned the Guiness Book of World Records distinction for the most medication donated in a 24-hour period. Clearly, the recognition that eliminating these needless, disabling diseases of poverty would ignite positive global development is growing. Getting drugs to patients with #NTDs is one of the biggest obstacles faced bu the NTD coalition. Watch Dr. Christian  explain the importance of end-to-end tracking in ensuring drugs reach the people who need them. #Merck #Pharma #NTDs #globalhealth #globaldevelopment #HealthForAll …see more