Well it would be even better if the Western countries and developing
countries all contributed $1 per head to go towards investigating any new
ways in dealing with existing health problems.

Just imagine a World Health Authority which is funded by all Governments and
is responsible to set  standards in health care after reviewing all causes
and treatments. ie Some one actually seeks the truth without tainted dollars
being involved.

If you wish to break the current monopoly then set up a duopoly.
Alternative medicine is poor in its overall strategy whilst standard
medicine is well organised and pro-active.

For the sake of economics (secondary to people) perhaps there will be a
change in political approaches which are more towards solving health
problems and associated budgets.

Rod