Archive for month: April, 2009

Call to Action G-20

Letter to the editor: Financial Times

G20 must invest in research for the health of the poorest

Sir,

Further to your editorial G20 must not forget the poorest, the Foundation Council of the Global Forum for Health Research, currently in session in Montevideo, Uruguay, urges the G20 to invest in research to improve the health of the poorest.

In the context of the current financial crisis, the Global Forum emphasises that:

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HR-HR – Human Resources for Health Research

COHRED Research for Health Briefing 2

Comment on World Health Organization’s HRH strategy.

 

A neglected area of Human Resources for Health?

Lack of attention and investment in health research systems and skills signals ‘crisis- within-a-crisis’ for health sector.

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Timeline AHA events

The following conferences and events preceeded the Paris Declaration:

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AHA Study: donor alignment and harmonisation in health research

Health research donors and countries work toward improved evidence for health research investments

  • New COHRED study aims to improve evidence base for better decisions on donor support of health research – better aligned with national priorities.
  • Special COHRED/Sida/SAREC¹ consultation brings health research leaders and donors together to review results.

How are funds are directed and priorities chosen for donor health research support to developing countries?

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