The world was a very different place 24 years ago.
We now live, on average, six years longer than we did in 1990. That’s extraordinary — and it reflects a shared and concerted effort to save and improve lives.
By every health measure, we have made progress globally: half as many children die from preventable diseases; nearly half as many women die from pregnancy or childbirth; new HIV infections are declining in most places; tuberculosis treatment has saved 20 million lives; and we have fewer deaths due to AIDS or malaria.
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About the author
Steve Davis
As president and CEO of PATH, Steve Davis combines his extensive experience as a technology business leader, global health advocate, and social innovator to lead PATH's work to accelerate lifesaving ideas and bring new health solutions to scale. PATH and our partners reach an average of 150 million people per year with innovative technologies and approaches that improve health and save lives.
