According to several international health experts, the reductions aren't low enough for the majority of people in these countries. Even though the World Trade Organization protects patents on HIV drugs owned by US drug companies, they do allow poor countries to produce their own generic forms. However, the US has threatened trade sanctions in the past when countries attempted to do so. Africa's fight against malaria. African officials continue to fight to gain monetary aid from industrialized nations to help eradicate the country's major diseases.
Officials also desire more control in deciding the appropriate use for the funds.
Criticism is aimed at the World Bank for complicating transfer of funds. Officials feel their attempts to fight HIV and malaria have been compromised by governmental red tape. Annual deaths from HIV, AIDS and malaria are estimated at 1.5 million. Britain's Virtual Hospital. Monetary savings and benefits to the patients are considerable.