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Over the past decade, governments and private funders have worked tirelessly to increase access to drugs in developing countries, particularly for malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis (TB). Indeed, in recent years the purchase of drugs accounts for up to 40 percent of development assistance from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and other major health donors. These welcome efforts have saved many lives—but are short-sighted. The global health community must turn its attention to ensuring both broad access to drugs and lasting effectiveness of treatment.