PLOS Glob Public Health August 2022 PMID 36962380

Technical efficiency of national HIV/AIDS spending in 78 countries between 2010 and 2018: A data envelopment analysis.

Kasim Allel, Gerard Joseph Abou Jaoude, Charles Birungi, Tom Palmer, Jolene Skordis, Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli

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24
Peak: 21 in Aug 2022
across 2 sources since Aug 2022

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28

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Aug 2022 – Jun 2023

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight the significance of the research, with many posts praising the study’s regional comparisons and its implications for improving HIV response strategies, using words like 'improved,' 'efficient,' and 'accelerate progress,' which reflect strong interest and engagement. The tone suggests a shared understanding and appreciation for the study’s value, though the impact appears to be more about raising awareness than immediate action.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that efficiency of HIV spending has improved and express agreement with the positive implications.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, as they discuss regional differences, policy impacts, and the importance of efficient resource use.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many references to the article's methods, regional analysis, and potential policy implications indicate deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to influence awareness and could shape future policy or research priorities, though direct action isn't clearly indicated.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzes how effectively 78 countries, mainly low and middle-income, used their HIV/AIDS funding from 2010 to 2018, finding that efficiency improved over time, with nearly twice as much output produced per dollar in 2018 compared to 2010.
  • Using data envelopment analysis, the research measured the technical efficiency of spending based on HIV prevention, treatment, and mother-to-child transmission prevention, revealing an average efficiency of 66.9%, indicating room for better resource use.
  • Factors such as the rule of law, income levels, development index, HIV prevalence, and out-of-pocket expenses significantly influenced how efficiently countries converted spending into HIV/AIDS services, with regional differences showing that European and Eastern/Southern Africa were most efficient.]

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PLOS Global Public Health
@PLOSGPH · X

NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towards global 2030 targets for HIV/AIDs, including viral load suppression. https://t.co/O1u9POUbWY https://t.co/ZXWYOblyDv

Aug 2, 2022 · 18 likes · 13 shares · 11,038 followers View post →
Charles Birungi
@C_Birungi · X

The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. https://t.co/BOgXvS6vZD @UNAIDS @UCLIGHE @JSkordis @jaazcona @timcolbourn @ev4gh @AfHEA_Africa @healtheconomics @HHaghparast @kasim_allel #AIDS2022

Aug 1, 2022 · 9 likes · 11 shares · 1,779 followers View post →
Ankita
@aankai24 · X

As a requirement for my health economics unit, every week I will be sharing health-related discussions/article that I find interesting. #MQECON_HEP @kompalsinha This weeks article is about technical efficiency of HIV spending and how is differs in regions https://t.co/V0JIF968jc

Aug 4, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 7 followers View post →
EV4GH
@ev4gh · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 6,253 followers View post →
Prof Tim Colbourn
@timcolbourn · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 6,055 followers View post →
Jaime Atienza Azcona
@jaazcona · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,936 followers View post →

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Charles Birungi
@C_Birungi · X

RT @aankai24: As a requirement for my health economics unit, every week I will be sharing health-related discussions/article that I find in…

Oct 28, 2022 · 1 share · 1,779 followers View post →
Charles Birungi
@C_Birungi · X

@CKyobutungi Congratulations! To many more years of cutting-edge knowledge production! I am glad our amazing paper on technical efficiency of HIV responses found a home here https://t.co/e19tgPmNpj @UCLIGHE @UNAIDS @AfHEA_Africa @healtheconomics @ev4gh

Oct 13, 2022 · 1,779 followers View post →
Ankita
@aankai24 · X

As a requirement for my health economics unit, every week I will be sharing health-related discussions/article that I find interesting. #MQECON_HEP @kompalsinha This weeks article is about technical efficiency of HIV spending and how is differs in regions https://t.co/V0JIF968jc

Aug 4, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 7 followers View post →
Raymond Yekeye
@RaymondYekeye · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 97 followers View post →
Charles Birungi
@C_Birungi · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,779 followers View post →
Natalia
@Natalyuska1st · X

RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towa…

Aug 2, 2022 · 13 shares · 176 followers View post →
Amanda Gabster, PhD
@AGabster · X

RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towa…

Aug 2, 2022 · 13 shares · 834 followers View post →
Andrés Henao, MD, PhD
@andhen25 · X

RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towa…

Aug 2, 2022 · 13 shares · 1,691 followers View post →
Charles Birungi
@C_Birungi · X

RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towa…

Aug 2, 2022 · 13 shares · 1,779 followers View post →
VITALITY Trial
@TrialVitality · X

RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towa…

Aug 2, 2022 · 13 shares · 613 followers View post →
Pablo J. Varas Enríquez
@pjvarase · X

RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towa…

Aug 2, 2022 · 13 shares · 304 followers View post →
Kasim Allel
@kasim_allel · X

RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towa…

Aug 2, 2022 · 13 shares · 689 followers View post →
Hassan Haghparast
@HHaghparast · X

RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towa…

Aug 2, 2022 · 13 shares · 439 followers View post →
Julia Robinson
@JuliaE_Robinson · X

RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towa…

Aug 2, 2022 · 13 shares · 1,641 followers View post →
PLOS Global Public Health
@PLOSGPH · X

NEW: Kasim Allel et al estimated the efficiency of HIV/AIDS spending across 78 countries that aims to accelerate progress towards global 2030 targets for HIV/AIDs, including viral load suppression. https://t.co/O1u9POUbWY https://t.co/ZXWYOblyDv

Aug 2, 2022 · 18 likes · 13 shares · 11,038 followers View post →
Jaime Atienza Azcona
@jaazcona · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,936 followers View post →
Gerard J Abou Jaoude
@gerard_jaj · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 38 followers View post →
Ikenna Ebiri
@IkennaEbiri · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 337 followers View post →
Hassan Haghparast
@HHaghparast · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 439 followers View post →
Prof Tim Colbourn
@timcolbourn · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 6,055 followers View post →
EV4GH
@ev4gh · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 2, 2022 · 11 shares · 6,253 followers View post →
Sharon Stella Musonza
@ssmusonza · X

RT @C_Birungi: The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. htt…

Aug 1, 2022 · 11 shares · 833 followers View post →
Charles Birungi
@C_Birungi · X

The technical efficiency of HIV investments has improved over time, enabling more people to benefit from HIV programmes. https://t.co/BOgXvS6vZD @UNAIDS @UCLIGHE @JSkordis @jaazcona @timcolbourn @ev4gh @AfHEA_Africa @healtheconomics @HHaghparast @kasim_allel #AIDS2022

Aug 1, 2022 · 9 likes · 11 shares · 1,779 followers View post →