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Margaret Z Borok1, Naftali Busakhala, Tariro Makadzange
1*Department of Medicine, University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences, Harare, Zimbabwe; and †Department of Haematology and Oncology, Moi University School of Medicine, Eldoret, Kenya.
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
|December 11, 2013
Summary
Global health research funding often ignores major health burdens. Developing national research agendas with input from policymakers, health professionals, and communities can help reallocate resources more effectively.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Health Research Policy
- Resource Allocation
Background:
- Global health research funding is disproportionately allocated, not aligning with the global health burden.
- Existing resource allocation models do not adequately address significant health challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors contributing to the imbalance in global health research resource allocation.
- To propose strategies for redressing funding disparities through national or regional research agendas.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of factors influencing global health research funding.
- Examination of the 'health research triangle' stakeholders: policymakers, health professionals, and community representatives.
- Assessment of the roles of human, material, and community resources in research agenda development.
Main Results:
- The study identifies key factors contributing to misaligned research funding.
- A national or regional research agenda is crucial for balancing resource allocation.
- The 'health research triangle' model highlights essential stakeholder collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Developing inclusive national and regional research agendas is vital for equitable global health research funding.
- Collaboration among policymakers, health professionals, and communities is essential for effective resource allocation.
- Strategic consideration of human, material, and community resources is necessary for successful research agenda implementation.
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