Little historical evidence to support cutting global health aid during recessions
Friday, February 25, 2011 - 11:00
in Mathematics & Economics
The World Bank and World Health Organization have voiced fears that policymakers will break their commitments to support desperately needed global health services in low- and middle-income countries because of the ongoing global economic downturn. Yet, according to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health, there is surprisingly little historical evidence to justify reversing these commitments.