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There is an international concern about the lack of malaria experts in Africa. Many observers believe that without proper funding, and adequate facilities, the best researchers will continue to leave the continent. Stephenie Hollyman/WHO
A malaria expert at work. Many observers believe that without proper funding, and adequate facilities, the best researchers will continue to leave the continent
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    Saudi Arabia tops the list of 20 major humanitarian donors in relation to GDP in 2008, according to a Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) document published on 21 November. It spent 0.1622 percent of its GDP on humanitarian aid. Norway was second on the list, followed by Monaco, Luxembourg, Sweden and Ireland. The 2008 appeal for US$7 billion ended up being 67 percent funded.

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