Category: Research & Partnerships

Recent major shifts in global health financing are threatening hard-won gains in health research, particularly in and on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In the spirit of turning this moment into an opportunity, Rasanathan et al. (2026) outline concrete actions to move away from LMICs’ dependency on high-income country funding. Their recommendations span around global public goods, capacity strengthening, and direct financing. Domestically, countries can build active demand for research through increased national investment – a path already demonstrated by…

Global health practitioners and researchers from low- and middle-income countries face significant barriers due to restrictive visa policies. Many professionals are unable to attend international conferences, limiting their participation in critical discussions and collaborations. Consequently, global health events often become exclusive gatherings dominated by individuals from high-income countries, sidelining crucial voices from the global south. New research highlights this injustice, revealing that Pakistanis spent a staggering £ 5.3 million on rejected United Kingdom visas and € 3.3 million on denied…