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Ebola virus - Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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How ‘boom and bust’ Ebola R&D funding leaves us vulnerable

We conducted a deep dive to better understand why there remains such a limited set of tools for the current Bundibugyo strain outbreak in the DRC.

Harriet BellImpact Global Health 29 May 2026
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Director of External Affairs

We're hiring for a Director of External Affairs. Applications close on June 3rd.

Harriet BellImpact Global Health 18 May 2026
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UK backs one in five malaria tools in development - as campaigners warn “malaria science superpower” status must be maintained

New research shows UK institutions are involved in R&D for 20% of malaria tools currently in the pipeline – the third highest of any country

Harriet BellImpact Global Health 25 Apr 2026
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Our Pipeline Portal: from data to decisions in global health R&D

We’re excited to introduce our new Product Pipeline portal, a single, easy-to-use tool that brings together all our data on both candidates and approved products. Learn more from Dr. Vipul Chowdhary, our Technical Lead, on how this resource can support your work.

Harriet BellDr Vipul Chowdhary30 Mar 2026
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Compass has expanded: real-time R&D funding data now covers emerging infectious diseases and women's health

Tom Clifton shares how our Compass tool can help you spot funding trends the moment they emerge.

Harriet BellThomas Clifton26 Mar 2026
African continent in lights

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Health R&D financing in Africa: Towards resilience, innovation, and sovereignty

This brief outlines the current state of health R&D financing in Africa and underscores the importance of sustained, country-led investment amid declining global funding.

Harriet BellImpact Global Health 4 Mar 2026
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R&D funding for neglected diseases remained stable at $4.3bn in 2024

Dr Paul Barnsley summarises the 2024 funding landscape for neglected diseases.

Dr Paul BarnsleyDr Paul Barnsley5 Feb 2026
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The Ripple Effect 2.0: video

Key messages from The Ripple Effect 2.0 which provides quantitative, country-specific proof points showing how innovations originally developed to address health needs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are now improving health outcomes and delivering economic value across the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Europe.

Harriet BellImpact Global Health 20 Jan 2026
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Why global health R&D is one of the smartest investments governments can make

Céline Aerts uncovers the wide range of spillover effects that global health R&D produces in high-income countries.

Céline AertsDr Céline Aerts20 Jan 2026
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