Global health R&D makes a strong investment case for Team Europe
Following on from our milestone report on the Impact of Global Health R&D, we launch a knowledge series looking at the investment case for specific regions. This report explores...
Hubs
The Impact of Global Health R&D Hub
Is this the world's best investment? The success of global health R&D over the past 20 years is a resounding one - and yet R&D funding to tackle neglected diseases has fallen since the pandemic. In breakthrough work, we find a staggering return on that investment in terms of societal benefit.
Hub Editors
Vanessa Candeias
Strategy and External Affairs Lead
Andrew Tuttle
Chief Strategy Officer
making an impact
Global health is the world's best investment
In breakthrough work, we analyse the impact of global health R&D, showing the return on investment in health and economic terms for the first time. We look at the products which have been gamechangers over the last two decades and model the future returns of health innovations which transform the health and economic outlook for vulnerable populations.
PDF of the global reportInteractive report findings$405
returned in societal value for every $1 invested
30%
drop in deaths from poverty-related diseases in last 20 years
Spotlight on Europe
We release a deep dive into the investment case for the European Union and Member States which shows the huge return on investing in R&D.
Read more
-808x606.webp)
In turbulent times, Europe must double down on its investments in global health R&D
Vanessa Candeais shows how investment in global public goods, global solidarity, and equity is a strategic necessity for Europe, providing clarity and leadership for the world and...
The Impact of Global Health R&D
Investing in global health R&D pays off. It yields a high health and economic return to society. For every dollar spent, there is a societal return of $405. This is not just a...
investment case
Investing for a stronger EU
Can the EU impact some of the world's most urgent health challenges - while building a stronger, safer and more competitive Europe? The answer is yes and the evidence is extraordinary. Take a look.
All resources in this hub
-404x303.webp)
10 min read
In turbulent times, Europe must double down on its investments in Global Health R&D
Vanessa Candeais shows how investment in global public goods, global solidarity, and equity is a strategic necessity for Europe, providing clarity and leadership for the world and for its own future.
45 min read
Global health R&D makes a strong investment case for Team Europe
Following on from our milestone report on the Impact of Global Health R&D, we launch a knowledge series looking at the investment case for specific regions. This report explores the impact of global health R&D funding from Team Europe.
15 min read
Universal Health Coverage: It’s on governments to ensure equity and access to lifesaving innovations
On Universal Health Coverage Day 2024, our Strategy & External Affairs Lead, Vanessa Candeias, explains why governments must take the lead in ensuring equitable access to the impending pipeline of health innovations.
Impact Global Health in the news: The First Vaccine for Malaria Received Major Regulatory Approval in 2015.
Stephanie Nolen looks at the delays in the first malaria vaccine roll out, and what lessons we can learn from this. Impact Global Health's report on the Impact of Global Health R&D is quoted.
The New York Times
Impact Global Health in the news: This is the World's Best Investment
A new study from Impact Global Health finds that combating malaria, TB, and HIV pays for itself 405 times over.
Vox-404x269.webp)
Methodology & assumptions for the Impact of Global Health R&D report
The methodology and the assumptions we used to develop the Impact of Global Health R&D report
Download
An explainer of our ROI calculations for the Impact of Global Health R&D report
How we calculated ROI for our Impact of Global Health R&D report
Download
3 min read
Investment in R&D for neglected diseases delivers an outstanding societal return on investment
Key messages from the 2024 landmark report on the Impact of Global Health R&D
45 min read
The Impact of Global Health R&D
Investing in global health R&D pays off. It yields a high health and economic return to society. For every dollar spent, there is a societal return of $405. This is not just a good case for investment, but an outstanding one.
You may also be interested in
Report Library
Browse our full archive of reports. Filter by health area, disease or condition, product, and date. Written by our expert analysts, our reports highlight key messages in the data, make the case for change and offer actionable recommendations.
Disease and condition
Our Health Areas resource gives you an at-a-glance summary of the state of innovation and annual R&D investment by disease and condition. Updated regularly, this is a unique quick reference for the global health community.