Jim Kim’s role in WHO‑backed TB drug distribution and global health initiatives (2002‑2003)

Summary

Jim Kim’s role in WHO‑backed TB drug distribution and global health initiatives (2002‑2003) The passage describes routine public‑health coordination between WHO, the World Bank, and Partners In Health, highlighting Jim Kim’s advisory role. It contains no specific allegations, financial irregularities, or controversial actions involving high‑level officials, and the information is already publicly known. Consequently, it offers only minimal investigative value. Key insights: Jim Kim served as senior adviser to the WHO director‑general in 2003.; WHO’s Green Light Committee facilitated the flow of second‑line TB drugs to Peru and Russia.; The World Bank approved a $150 million TB loan to the Russian Ministry of Health.