Global Observatory On Health R&D Identifies Gaps, Inequalities In Investments

WHO: One year on, Global Observatory on Health R&D identifies striking gaps and inequalities
“…One year ago, the World Health Organization launched a new initiative to gather information and provide an accurate picture of where and how R&D monies are being spent, helping governments, funders, and researchers to make better decisions on investment and policy making priorities. … The Global Observatory on Health R&D has identified striking gaps and inequalities in investment both between countries and between health issues, with frequent disconnects between burden of disease and level of research activity…” (February 2018).

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