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What does it mean?
Funding medical research is essential because major killers like heart disease and cancer are potentially curable.
In plain terms
We need more money to cure deadly diseases.
What can you take from it?
Fund research to cure preventable diseases.

Where it applies

  • health policy
  • advocacy
  • scientific funding

Putting it to work

  • advocate for research grants
  • support health initiatives
  • prioritize prevention

Questions to consider

  • How much funding is enough?
  • What diseases need more attention?

Another view

Funding alone doesn't guarantee a cure.

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