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Deworming efforts reach five billion doses as new coalition promises further progress
Clowning for Compassion: Meet New FACE Director Dr. Tim Cunningham
Dr. Tim Cunningham. Photo courtesy of Tim Cunningham. The Task Force is thrilled to announce Dr. Tim Cunningham, DrPH, MSN, RN, FAAN, as the new
Bangladesh and Malawi Lead the Way on Reducing Intestinal Worms, one of World’s Most Common Infections
For nearly one billion children around the world, deworming medication can make the difference between having a healthy future or facing a lifetime of challenges.
The Task Force Welcomes the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Program
A CHAMPS Staff member feeding a child enrolled in a nutrition program. Photo credit: CHAMPS. The Task Force for Global Health is pleased to announce
Joining forces to eliminate neglected tropical diseases
Eminet Beyene and Mathias Bxessos, community drug distributors in South Ethiopia, use a height-based dosing pole to ensure a young child receives the correct dose
Vaccine Safety Shaping the Fight against mpox
On June 9th, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for enhanced prevention and response efforts for mpox, which was deemed a public health emergency last
Ethiopia Revolutionizes Health Campaign Planning, Implementation and Financing
Ethiopia is pioneering a multifaceted, first-of-its-kind strategy to transform its public health system, reaching more than 18 million children under the age of five with
Slideshow: Mpox Outbreak Control Efforts in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health declared an mpox outbreak in January. By May the country had responded to more than 2,100 cases and 11 people
Task Force at 78th World Health Assembly
The Task Force for Global Health participated in the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) at the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva
Q&A: How TEPHINET is Shaping the Future of Pandemic Preparedness
For nearly 30 years, health professionals in more than 150 countries have collaborated through a global network to protect people from public health threats. While
Little Doctors Program Promotes Deworming in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s “Little Doctors” program is featured in a public service announcement to prevent intestinal worms that can damage the growth and development of children. Watch
Q&A: How to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis by 2030
More than 400 delegates from 46 countries attended a Global Hepatitis Summit in Los Angeles last month, where attendees discussed the need for greater investment
Task Force Welcomes Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF)
The Task Force for Global Health is excited to be the new secretariat for the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF). For 25 years,
