As we’ve come to expect, World Malaria Day is preceded by a plethora of stories on how many billions of dollars are spent fighting the disease.
An accompanying chorus comes from actors, footballers and any grinning celebrity who wishes to tell the world how excited they are at the prospect of rich countries buying bed-nets for poor countries.
Thankfully one report with a more balanced outlook comes in today’s Financial Times. Author Andrew Jack notes that while malaria has attracted vast amounts of funds and attention, this will largely be pointless if the root causes are not addressed. To read entire article on Campaign for Fighting Diseases blog, click here.
Posted by Julian Harris in Malaria Permalink
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