If you asked six experts to name the biggest crisis the world faces today, you might get six different answers: Geopolitical conflict. Many countries are pulling back on development aid that helps strengthen health and food systems over the long term in low- and middle- income countries. Yet if short-term funding means neglecting long-term investment, health emergencies and food shortages will become even more frequent — and more intense. The success of organizations like the Global Fund, an international financing and partnership organization that invests billions a year to fight infectious diseases like HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, shows how valuable long-term investment is. And because of generous commitments by countries like Japan, Germany and the United States, the Global Fund will continue to strengthen health systems and save millions more lives.

Source: CNN September 20, 2022 16:09 UTC