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Delhi: To improve healthcare of millions of people in developing countries, an invitation has been extended to India by UNITAID — a United Nations body — to join it as a donor member.
The bulk of UNITAID's resources come from a small levy on airline tickets in several countries, while the rest is provided primarily by multi-year contributions from governments. This long-term and predictable stream of funding allows UNITAID to provide incentives for manufacturers to supply quality public health products at a reduced price and bring new formulations to the market.
Denis Broun, UNITAID executive director, met Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh recently in this connection. “I am aware this is not the best time in India as the economy of the sector is not good,” Mr. Broun told The Hindu.
06/06/12 Aarti Dhar/The Hindu

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Jun 2012