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# FDA Adds 4 Tropical Disease Designations
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-adds-4-tropical-disease-designations/
- Published: 2018-08-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T00:28:22.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5142198

*Federal Register* notice: FDA has determined that chikungunya virus disease, Lassa fever, rabies, and cryptococcal meningitis satisfy its tropical disease definition and added them to the list of designated tropical diseases whose product applications may result in priority review voucher awards. To view the notice, click [here](https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-08-24/pdf/2018-18314.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).