The health crisis faced by the developing world is daunting, especially in infectious diseases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 8.8 million people were infected with tuberculosis in 2005 and 1.6 million died from the disease, which disproportionately affects the developing world. The HIV pandemic also continues to take its toll in this region. For industrialized nations, helping these countries to tackle such problems is a challenge - but it is one that is attracting increasing funds from governments in the developed world and philanthropic organizations. As a result, international efforts to improve global health now offer a wide range of career opportunities.
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