The World Bank and World Health Organization on Thursday warned donors and developing countries that cuts in health spending in the financial crisis could cost lives and roll back progress on healthcare.
"This financial crisis could unravel many of the hard-fought gains in health over previous decades unless we all hold the line on the flow of development aid and health spending," said Joy Phumaphi, World Bank Vice President for Human Development.
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Phumaphi was speaking at a meeting organised by the International Health Partnership which brought together health ministers, health practitioners and NGOs.
The partnership was launched in 2007 by the World Bank and WHO, aimed at speeding up the implementation of health systems in the partner countries.
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"We urge our development partners to work with us to find ways to maintain and scale up support in these difficult economic times," said Ethiopian Health Minister Tedros Ghebreyesus.
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Britain said it was targeting spending on 0.7 percent of its gross national income on development aid by 2013, while Norway said it would maintain one percent of its gross national income on development aid.
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Government Policies and Booming Economy Keep Indian Healthcare in Top Shape
With the demand for healthcare services set to more than double in the next five to ten years, the Indian healthcare industry appears ripe for investment.
With the demand for healthcare services set to more than double in the next five to ten years, the Indian healthcare industry appears ripe for investment.
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