The systematic review found that much of the research literature did not fulfil the requirements of rigorous scientific evidence.
An evaluation of the scientific evidence on the effects of global health initiatives on the health systems of developing countries concludes that the harmful effects have been exaggerated. The systematic review found that much of the research literature did not fulfil the requirements of rigorous scientific evidence. Published by JRSM Short Reports , the review focused on negative health system effects because these have been a source of criticism for global health initiatives and if true, have important implications for policy-makers. Billions of pounds of taxpayers' money are channelled as aid through these initiatives. The systematic review identified 24 studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals between 2002 and 2009 that have commented on adverse effects on health systems arising from investments by the Global Fund. The Global Fund is one of the largest international financing institutions distributing almost £15 billion of taxpayers' money in developing countries. All the studies evaluated contained only seemingly anecdotal evidence or authors' perceptions or interpretations of circumstances.
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