Monitoring Financial Flows for Health Research 2008
Prioritizing research for health equity
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Global Forum for Health Research, 156 pages (English), ISBN 978-2-940401-10-9
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A report launched today by the Global Forum for Health Research reveals global expenditure on health research in 2005 was US$ 160.3 billion � the greatest sum ever spent on health research, up from US$ 125.8 billion in 2003. Yet despite the high investment levels research is failing to address the significant health needs of low- and middle-income countries.
Millions of people are still suffering and dying each year from diseases that disproportionately affect poor populations. As health challenges in the developing world become increasingly diverse and complex it is important that a wide spectrum of health research is conducted to meet disparate challenges. Research will need to be broad and multi-disciplinary.
The regular tracking of research resources has become increasingly valued as a tool to help promote the closure of health inequities. The Global Forum for Health Research is introducing a regular Report Card as part of Monitoring Financial Flows 2008 to track progress towards the implementation of global targets, commitments and aspirations relevant to R&D for health.
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Monika Gehner
mailto:Monika.Gehner@globalforumhealth.org