There have been significant advances and developments in global health over the past decade.
According to the World Health Organization, there are now more children living longer lives than there were 20 years ago, maternal deaths have been decreasing steadily, and 1 million fewer people contracted HIV in 2013 than in 2001.
Even so many people, especially in low-income nations, still die from curable and preventable diseases, including diarrhea and road injuries — which WHO projects would be some of the leading causes of death in the next 15 years. Many more are dying without even receiving medical attention or knowing what caused their deaths.
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Lean Alfred Santos@DevexLeanAS
Lean Alfred Santos is a former Devex development reporter focusing on the development community in Asia-Pacific, including major players such as the Asian Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. He previously covered Philippine and international business and economic news, sports and politics.
