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In Historic First, the Global Fund Procures African-Made First-Line HIV Treatment
"The initial regional manufacturing focus is to support capacity building in Africa, as this is where the biggest gap exists between high-volume demand and available supply of quality-assured health products."
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Unlocking the Investment Potential of Healthcare in Emerging Markets: How New Technologies, Platform Models and Financing Options are Driving Growth
There is a growing need for new sources of healthcare funding in emerging markets: For instance, Africa accounts for around 2% of global health expenditure — despite representing over 18% of the world’s population and over 20% of the global disease burden. As investor Temi Marcella argues, this disparity presents unique opportunities for investors seeking both profit and impact. She explores how investors can unlock the full potential of healthcare investments in these markets by supporting businesses’ efforts to leverage digital health ecosystems, platform strategies and innovative financing solutions.
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- Finance, Health Care, Investing, Technology
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Redefining America’s Interests? Trump’s FY2026 Budget Proposes Sweeping Cuts to US Foreign Aid
"If the proposed spending reductions were to come to fruition, they would translate to a dramatically smaller role for the US in the world. But a table near the end of the document suggests these cuts are only part of the story."
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: Why South-East Asia Must Lead the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
"NTDs disproportionately affect the poorest communities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where they lock people in cycles of poverty by hindering physical and cognitive development, reducing school attendance and limiting economic productivity."
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- Health Care
- Region
- Latin America
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Analysis: We Must Invest in Locally-owned Health Data Systems
"At a time when budgets for global health are tight, it is imperative to support sustainable solutions—that means investing in routine data, open-source tools, and local system ownership."
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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Gavi Grants Nigeria $191 Million to Strengthen Health Systems, Expand Vaccine Access
Running from 2025 to 2028, the HSS-3 grant aims to address gaps in health system resources, etc.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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Cocoon Capital Announces First Close of USD 50 Million Fund III to Accelerate Southeast Asia’s Enterprise and Deep Tech Startups
"The fund will continue to target pre-seed and seed-stage investments in B2B software and deep tech startups across Southeast Asia, while selectively exploring opportunities across broader Asia and Australia."
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- Environment, Health Care, Investing, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Co-Axis Secures S$1.25 Million in Catalytic Capital to Scale Climate and Health Solutions in Asia
Co-Axis, a digital impact marketplace connecting funders with impact opportunities advancing the UN SDGs, has secured S$1.25 million in catalytic capital.
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- Environment, Health Care
- Region
- Asia Pacific