The US spends a huge amount on medical research compared with other countries-- both in the form of direct government subsidies and high drug prices. We also s

The US spends a huge amount on medical research compared with other countries-- both in the form of direct government subsidies and high drug prices. We also spend a huge amount on direct and indirect foreign aid, and privately funded programs by US citizens... like the Gates Foundation that explicitly funds medical research and cures for tropical diseases.