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Who do we turn to (13)
Graduation to become a middle income country might bring extra headaches for ministries of health. Market logic gains importance, also in health. Health services, medical supplies and medicines have to be procured at higher costs. Tighter trade regulations apply with states put under economic and political pressure (from richer countries, donors, and pharmaceutical companies alike). This is especially true for countries upgraded to Middle Income Country status. Additionally, these countries face a significant reduction in international aid regardless the outstanding needs. This double negative effect creates gaps in health care. Often NGOs including MSF are asked to step in to help to fill the gaps.
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Gallery: Financing for Development Conference

Graduation to become a middle income country might bring extra headaches for ministries of health. Market logic gains importance, also in health. Health services, medical supplies and medicines have to be procured at higher costs. Tighter trade regulations apply with states put under economic and political pressure (from richer countries, donors, and pharmaceutical companies alike). This is especially true for countries upgraded to Middle Income Country status. Additionally, these countries face a significant reduction in international aid regardless the outstanding needs. This double negative effect creates gaps in health care. Often NGOs including MSF are asked to step in to help to fill the gaps.
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A series of 14 cartoons depicting a range of issues in the currently dominant approach to development.