This article has attempted to identify key priority areas that urgently need global attention to advance the fight against corruption in the health sector. The problem has become even more obvious and relevant in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. Over two-thirds of countries are considered endemically corrupt according to Transparency International. Corruption can be seen in all societies. It is estimated that the world spends more than US$7 trillion on health services, and that at least 1025% of global spending is lost directly through corruption, representing hundreds of billions of dollars lost each year.
Key words: Corruption, health care, pandemic, prevention, global
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