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Blog: Creating Tools for Trust
Written by Noah Louis-Ferdinand Hesitancy towards public health is now something everyone has to care about. Last month, viral myths about COVID vaccines continued to …
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
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
COVID-19 Two Year Anniversary: Where We Are Now
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Communities closed their doors, strapped on masks, and distanced themselves from
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
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
Q&A: Celebrating Black Voices in Public Health
This year’s U.S. Black History Month theme is “Black Health and Wellness” and celebrates the contributions of Black scholars, medical practitioners and public health practitioners.
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.
