We fight corruption in health so that governments and civil society can create stronger, sustainable and inclusive health systems around the world.
Corruption in the health sector can be a matter of life and death. When funds are wasted due to inefficiency, poor decisions, and corruption, people's health suffers.
Out of the $8.5 trillion spent on health services worldwide, about 7% is lost to fraud and corruption. This means $560 billion is wasted each year. This amount could more than cover the annual $370 billion needed to achieve universal health coverage by 2030, a major goal set by the United Nations.
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Political Will
We fight health sector corruption globally by working with key global health actors and government agencies to ensure that anti-corruption are fully embedded and owned by the health sector. We leverage our chapter network's expertise and evidence to embed anti-corruption, transparency and accountability measures into health policies and strategies.
Policy & Regulation
Strengthening health supply chains is crucial to fight corruption and improve access to medicines. We push for transparency in procurement and work with industry and governments to ensure fair competition and equitable access to essential health products.
Collective Action
Civil society, media, and youth and women's networks are vital to hold decision makers accountable in preventing and addressing health sector corruption. We empower these groups to take action and ensure anti-corruption measures are enforced and monitored.