As opposed to what? Going down to Africa to count the bodies myself?

Of course I read about it in the media. And there are articles from Harvard, UCLA, and others that say the same thing

Former beneficiaries of USAID funds created some studies you say?

Yup, the destitute and dying are famous for their highly publicized research.

Tell me you don't know how science works without telling me that you don't know how science works.