It's good to see someone other than the U.S. contributing to malaria control. However, it seems like during the "Cold War" the contibutions from Russia (U.S.S.R. at the time) always came with strings attached.
Russia Contributes US$20 Million to Malaria Control in Africa
Contacts: In Washington:
Marina Vasilieva (7 985) 920 7785 (mobile)e-mail mvasilieva@worldbank.org
Miriam Van Dyck (1 202) 458 2931e-mail mvandyck@worldbank.org
WASHINGTON, October 19, 2007— The Government of Russia signed an agreement with the World Bank Group and the World Health Organization (WHO) that will see the country commit US$20 million for malaria control in Africa. The contribution marks Russia’s growing role as a donor and active partner in international development efforts.
“Russia is expanding its contributions to development aid, particularly in infectious disease control, education and access to energy,” said Russian...(complete article here).
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