The recent Paris Summit «For a New Global Financial Pact» confirmed that international financing for development is a major concern for governments in the South and their external partners. Somewhat surprisingly, however, the issue of international financing for health remained off the agenda and sidelined from the debates. The aim of this note is therefore to contribute to reflection on international development financing from the specific perspectives of health. It examines four issues of particular importance to international financing in this sector. Firstly, it highlights the need for a massive increase in international health financing to reduce the gap that separates many developing countries from achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 «Ensure good health for all, and promote well-being for all at all ages» by 2030.