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As Campaign to End Trachoma Shows Success, Pfizer Extends Antibiotic Donations to 2030
On the heels of a recent Lancet report illustrating the dramatic reduction of blinding trachoma in Africa, Pfizer extends its donation of antibiotics to the …
Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Access in Asia, West Pacific Region
The hustle and bustle of the impending Christmas and New Year holidays was upon the Philippines in late November 2021. Something else was also stirring
Connecting States’ Immunization Status: Q&A with Information System Expert Vijay Pathangi
In the U.S., when someone receives their first COVID-19 vaccine, they get a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination card. Apart from
Video: Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First: Women’s Health in the Modern World
During the COVID-19 pandemic, time spent on unpaid care work increased for women drastically over men. Women on average have spent 4.1 hours per day
New COVID Excess Mortality Number Highlights Vaccination Challenges
By Andi Kezh, Communications Intern A report published earlier this month from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that the actual COVID-19 death toll is
Slideshow: Côte d’Ivoire’s Successful Pilot Vaccination Campaign for Health Workers
A pilot influenza vaccination campaign targeting health workers in Côte d’Ivoire succeeded in vaccinating more than 23,000 health workers, supporting the goal of establishing an
Task Force Contributions at 75th World Health Assembly
The Task Force for Global Health focused on four key global health issues at the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA) hosted by the World Health
Financing the Search for the Missing Millions: Q&A with Malawi Hepatitis Focal Point
By Christa Bugg, Task Force Communications Intern Viral hepatitis is a silent killer. In 2019, nearly 80% of people living with viral hepatitis were unaware
Trailer for New Smallpox Documentary Debuts Nine Lessons Learned for Becoming Better Ancestors
At the Skoll World Forum earlier in April, Task Force co-founder and former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Bill Foege and
Honoring Global Public Health Leader Ralph ‘Rafe’ Henderson, 1937 to 2022
In April, the global public health community lost a dedicated public health advocate, leader, mentor, friend and colleague, Dr. Ralph ‘Rafe’ Henderson (1937 to 2022).
WHO and Member States Reform Law for International Response to Health Emergencies
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Member States have convened an effort to reform the current regulations on
COVID-19 Response Strengthens Routine Immunization Systems in the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa
The negative impacts of COVID-19 are well known, but one positive outcome is stronger national immunization systems in many places. All activities done during the
Targeting Gender-Related Barriers to Health as UN Focuses on Gender Equality
Last week the 66th session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women wrapped up discussions on achieving gender equality and empowerment
Header photo caption: A drug distributor travels long distances to a remote village in Cameroon to get medicines for onchocerciasis (river blindness) and lymphatic filariasis to marginalized societies most in need.
