Open Philanthropy Grant to Expand Funding Sources for Global Health R&D Awarded to GHIT Fund
11/19/24, 1:54 AM
Location
tokyoIndustry
biotechnology
health care
Type
partnership
The GHIT Fund has announced that Open Philanthropy, a grantmaking organization based in San Francisco, California, has awarded funding to cultivate new partnerships and secure resources from the private sector and individual champions for global health R&D innovation, primarily in Japan. This new support will enable GHIT to further amplify its impact and accelerate the development of life-saving global health solutions.
Company Info
Location
tokyo, japan
Additional Info
The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund is a Japan-based international public-private partnership formed to address neglected diseases, including malaria and tropical diseases. It involves partnerships among the Government of Japan, pharmaceutical companies, and foundations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. GHIT manages a portfolio of research and development projects aimed at improving health outcomes for affected populations. Since its inception, GHIT has invested significantly in developing diagnostics and treatments for neglected tropical diseases.