Description
It’s found in India and is one of the most deadly diseases in the world – Kala Azar.
It’s official name is Visceral Leishmaniasis, also known as Black Fever, is almost always fatal.
But now a new drug has been licensed, tested and brought to the people of India by the Institute for OneWorld Health, and the hope is it will make a huge difference to the battle against one of the most deadly diseases in the world.
We travelled to India to see what impact the new drug is having.
AWARD:
Winner of most popular documentary of the year on BBC World.
This film is one of 57 x 25-minute documentaries produced for the BBC in the multiple series KILL OR CURE. These films can be bought individually or as a series.