Pneumonia is the world’s biggest killer of young children, accounting for one in five deaths of children aged 1 to 5 years. Caused by a wide variety of viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens, new treatments and vaccines are urgently needed, particularly given the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.
Lower respiratory tract infections
Product-focused implementation research
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Diagnostics
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Vaccines
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€11.44 M
Drugs
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€18.10 M
8 grants
€40.75 M
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