Dr Maha Barakat, a member of the Role Back Malaria Partnership Board, said more than 1.5 billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases around the world. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dr Maha Barakat, a member of the Role Back Malaria Partnership Board, said more than 1.5 billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases around the world. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Two million children die from preventable diseases each year, Abu Dhabi health conference hears