Public and private funders have committed €159 million to global health research, according to Science|Business. The outlet reported the funding news on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
The money comes from a mix of government and private sources, Science|Business reports. The funding is directed at health research carried out globally.
The report did not specify which organisations contributed the money, how it will be divided, or which research projects will receive it. Science|Business also did not say how the funds will be distributed over time or what conditions are attached to the awards.
Global health research typically covers work on diseases and health problems that affect populations across multiple countries, often including regions with limited health resources. Funding for this kind of research commonly comes from a combination of public agencies, which bring in government money, and private foundations, companies and philanthropic groups.
The €159 million figure places the commitment among the larger recent funding rounds for health research, though Science|Business did not provide a comparison with earlier rounds in its report.
What to watch next: further details from the funders on which projects and research areas will receive the €159 million, and how the public and private contributions break down.