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Deworming efforts reach five billion doses as new coalition promises further progress
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
Podcast: Is Compassion the Cure?
This piece was originally posted on Common Thread’s website. FACE Director Dr. David Addiss spoke with Common Thread’s Michael Coleman and Regina Madanguit to discuss
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
Q&A with Child Health Scientists Dr. Dianna Blau & Dr. Ima-Abasi Bassey
Despite a global commitment to reduce child mortality by 2030, 54 countries are expected to miss their targets. Yet a robust network of surveillance sites
Highlighting Women who Advance Health through Groundbreaking Research
On March 8, the world celebrated International Women’s Day with the theme “Break the Bias” in communities, workplaces and education. The Task Force is proud
Largest Drug Donation Program Celebrates 35 Years of Saving Sight and Improving Lives
https://vimeo.com/680212178 It’s a staggering number: 11 billion life-changing tablets distributed for free over 35 years. This year The Task Force’s first program and the first-ever
Quality Palliative Care: Compassion in Action
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Remembering Dr. Mwele Malecela: A Fierce and Loving NTD Leader
Last month, the public health community lost a fierce public health advocate, leader and mentor, friend and colleague to many, Dr. Mwele Malecela. As the
New Resource Aims to Improve Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
A new playbook by The Task Force’s Public Health Informatics Institute (PHII), in collaboration with the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at
Press Release: Task Force for Global Health CEO Dave Ross to Retire This Year
ATLANTA – The Task Force for Global Health announced today that CEO and President David A. Ross, ScD, will be retiring this year. Dr. Ross
