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Diseases of Poverty and the 10/90 Gap

The "10/90 Gap" is the idea that only 10% of global health research is devoted to conditions accounting for 90% of the global disease burden.
This report dispels the myth of the 10/90 Gap in health research including research regarding tuberculosis. It calls for a more constructive approach to improving access to medicines for the poor.

Author:
Stevens, P.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2004
ID:
32655
  • International Agencies
  • TB
  • Advocacy/Communications
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