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Deworming efforts reach five billion doses as new coalition promises further progress
Task Force Elevates Hepatitis, Malaria, and NTD Elimination Efforts to World Leaders
As a non-state actor in official relations with the WHO, The Task Force co-hosted two side events and engaged in many convenings throughout the week,
A Celebration of Heroes: Honoring the Legacies of Drs. Dowdle, Foege, and Hinman
This gathering was co-sponsored by The Carter Center, CDC Foundation, Rollins School of Public Health, and The Task Force for Global Health. Remarks were given
Extending the useful life: Hospital Beds Delivered to Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana
MedSurplus Alliance (MSA), formerly a program of The Task Force for Global Health and now an independent organization, is advancing its mission to increase the
Before the First Dose: Building Trust Before Disease Strikes
When the next pandemic hits, the world will demand speed and reassurance. Vaccine development will accelerate, governments will push for rapid rollout, and communities will
Epidemiology of Compassion: FACE Pioneers a New Approach
Epidemiology has long been used to track outbreaks and prevent disease worldwide. Now, those same tools are being used to reduce human suffering in a
Honoring Dr. Walt Dowdle, A Man of Scientific Integrity
Our cherished Task Force colleague, friend and mentor, Dr. Walt Dowdle, PhD, died on November 17, 2025. A virologist, Dowdle was known to many for
Board Member Pete McTier’s Lasting Impact
After 17 years of unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions, Charles (Pete) McTier is concluding his service with The Task Force’s Board of Directors. With 44
Remembering Dr. Alan Hinman, A Lifelong Advocate for Life-Saving Vaccines
The Task Force mourns the loss of our dear friend, colleague, mentor and vaccine visionary, Dr. Alan Hinman, who passed away on January 26 at
A New Chapter for MedSurplus Alliance
After almost a decade as a program of The Task Force for Global Health, the MedSurplus Alliance (MSA) will become an independent nonprofit organization. The
Investment in Global Health Security in Africa and Beyond
When communities are equipped with strong disease warning systems and people trained to use them, they are able to respond more quickly to threats, limiting
Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health
Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health panel discussion on October 4, 2025 at The Task Force for Global Health. Photo courtesy of Ryan
The Task Force at the 80th United Nations General Assembly
Photo credit: Fourth Annual Meeting of the UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis at the Yale Club in New York City on September 22,
