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If you look at three diseases, the three major killers, HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, the only disease for which we have really good drugs is HIV. And it's very simple: because there's a market in the United States and Europe.
Jim Yong Kim
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What this quote means

The statement highlights the disparity in pharmaceutical development based on market demand, particularly between diseases prevalent in wealthier nations and those in poorer regions.

Jim Yong Kim's quote underscores the inequality in healthcare advancements, particularly in relation to major diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. He points out that effective treatment options are predominantly available for HIV because there is a lucrative market in developed countries, while tuberculosis and malaria, which still claim many lives, lack the same level of investment and attention due to the absence of similar financial incentives in poorer regions. This reflects broader issues of health equity and resource allocation in global health.

Themes

HealthDiseaseInequalityPharmaceuticalsMarket

In practice

Example use cases

During a health conference, this quote can emphasize the need for equitable drug development.

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