Verma G
University of Bristol, Centre for Ethics in Medicine, Third Floor, Hampton House, Cotham Hill, Bristol, UK.
J Med Ethics. 2009 Mar;35(3):163-7. doi: 10.1136/jme.2008.025353.
The Grand Challenges were launched in 2003 by the Gates Foundation and other collaborators to address the health needs of developing countries. This paper outlines the current problem with health research and development in the context of inequality as conveyed by the 90/10 divide. The paper then looks at the focus and nature of press reporting of global health issues by analysing how press articles have portrayed the Grand Challenges in Global Health initiative. Analysis of the mass media illustrates that the focus of reporting on the Grand Challenges tends to be on utilitarian themes, leaving issues related to justice and equity comparatively under-reported.
“大挑战”项目于2003年由盖茨基金会及其他合作方发起，旨在满足发展中国家的卫生需求。本文概述了不平等背景下卫生研究与发展的当前问题，这一不平等通过90/10差距得以体现。接着，本文通过分析新闻报道如何描绘全球卫生领域的“大挑战”倡议，审视了全球卫生问题新闻报道的重点和性质。对大众媒体的分析表明，关于“大挑战”的报道重点往往是功利主义主题，而与正义和公平相关的问题报道相对较少。
