Based in this Swiss city, this important World Health Organization (WHO) program is supported by five major entities, including United Nations agencies and programs, such as nited Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations Development Programs (UNDP).

Its objective is to promote research, decolonize science, and build skills in countries where tropical diseases must be resolved through national efforts, diplomatic sources indicated here.

The program conducts lines of research on vector-borne diseases, such as malaria, dengue, Zika, and oropharynx, among others, in which Cuba has extensive experience.

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