Recent news that the UK has increased its spending on fighting global neglected diseases places it at the forefront of international efforts to fight ailments such as malaria and tuberculosis.
Global health
Figures from the 11th annual G-Finder report show that global funding targeting research and development (R&D) for neglected diseases is now at its highest ever level, the first time since 2009.
The UK was only second to the US in terms of funding, increasing the amount it spends on combatting neglected diseases by $87 million.