Insights

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Investing in global health R&D pays off. It yields a high health and economic return to society.

Explore our breakthrough impact report which reveals the return on investment in R&D over the past two decades and modelled to 2040. For every dollar spent, there is a societal return of $405. This is not just a good case for investment, but an outstanding one.

These insights show us the huge economic and societal gains achieved by global health R&D and we call the sector to action to ensure these benefits are felt.

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Impact Report

We have made this milestone analysis easy to engage with and digest.

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Our spotlights

Our spotlights summarise our data to offer insights into a specific disease or topic

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Gamechangers

Our spotlight on approved products since 1999 highlights the gamechangers that have revolutionised treatment.

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Malaria

Our spotlight on the investment in and benefits of R&D to tackle malaria.

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Tuberculosis

Our spotlight on the evolution of TB innovation.

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Calls to action

Now is the time for sustained and committed effort across the sector to make the most of these remarkable gains.

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