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The article discusses the role of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) in improving disease prevention and control. TDR was established in 1975 to address the social and economic factors that affect the transmission and control of diseases in tropical regions. The program has focused on applied social and economic research, community participation in disease control, and the integration of human behavioral factors in program design. TDR has also played a significant role in implementing research findings into practical solutions, such as the use of insecticide-treated nets and community-directed approaches for disease control. The program has also emphasized the importance of gender research and gender-sensitive interventions in addressing tropical diseases. TDR's work has contributed to important results in disease prevention and control, and the program continues to evolve to address current challenges, including multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and the impact of climate change on vector-borne diseases. [Extracted from the article]