Global disease burden and funding – explaining the disparities
16th June 2014
In 2011, $7.7 billion was allocated to HIV/AIDS projects, while malaria, TB, and maternal, newborn and child health received $1.8 billion, $1.3 billion, and $6.1 billion respectively. NCDs received only 1.5% of all health aid. Sam Byfield explores the resons for these disparities in funding.