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<p>DFID has supported some of the best research on infectious diseases. Recent examples
include a new diagnostic for sleeping sickness, a new vaccine for rotavirus diarrhoea
and a new drug for treating malaria in children. Globally, there is a lack of investment
in research and development for infectious diseases. This includes diagnostics, drugs,
vaccines, and research to improve the delivery of health services. DFID is the second
largest Government funder of product development research.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The
new Government made a manifesto commitment to lead a major new programme to develop
drugs for the world’s deadliest diseases. DFID is currently working on a strategy
to deliver on this commitment.</p>
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