Study Finds Increased Number Of Malaria Deaths But Conflict Of Interest Undermines Credibility

BMI View: Though estimates of the burden of malaria differ between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the new research by Murray et al, 2012, the new data changes very little. More money is still needed for combating malaria deaths and vaccine research. Malaria treatment is still not profitable enough to attract enough private sector investment to fund further research and development (R&D). The fundraising environment is still fragile as economic uncertainty and austerity measures have caused governments to re-evaluate foreign aid spending. If the new numbers are correct, they will increase pressure on governments to maintain foreign aid. However,

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