The cost of fighting malaria, malnutrition, neglected tropical diseases, and HIV/AIDS, and providing essential surgeries, compared to spending on global health
Giving What We Can, June 9, 2015
Abstract
The article discusses the costs required to combat diseases like malaria, malnutrition, neglected tropical diseases, HIV/AIDS, and essential surgeries, and compares it to global health spending. It is estimated that US$60 billion annually is needed, which is significantly higher than the US$30 billion current funding. The disparity highlights underfunding and calls for an increase in development assistance for health. The article also calculates the number of people who would need to contribute to close this funding gap. – AI-generated abstract.
