Advocacy Updates ~ June 29, 2020
International News UK DFID & FCO Merger Recently, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) would merge into a new department, the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office to be led by the Foreign Secretary. You can find additional information about what this merger…
Read MoreNPR Goats and Soda quotes Loyce Pace on how women are underrepresented in COVID-19 expert groups
NPR Goats and Soda quoted GHC President & Executive Director Loyce Pace in an article on how women are underrepresented in expert groups deciding how to control COVID-19.
Read MoreAdvocacy Update ~ June 22, 2020
WHO Advocacy Community Statement of Support Global Health Council, in coordination with Action for Global Health, CSEM of UHC2030, RESULTS, and WACI Heath, shared a sign-on statement expressing continued support for the World Health Organization (WHO) and the role it plays as an international convener and effective resource. Roughly 200 organizations and 175 individuals signed…
Read MoreLetter from Loyce: Real Talk on Racism in the Global Health Sector
Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about power and privilege lately. Only that hasn’t taken the shape you might expect. You see, I don’t have as much interest in or energy for rehashing all the ways I’ve been passed up and pushed aside by others better positioned or perceived than me. I’ve…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Sabin Vaccine Institute
Overcoming COVID-19 will require understanding vaccination hesitancy By Kaitlin Christenson, VP, Vaccine Acceptance and Demand at Sabin Vaccine Institute The scale of the COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed a significant effort to develop a vaccine against the disease: today, there are 10 COVID-19 vaccine candidates in clinical trials. As we get closer to the reality of…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update ~ June 8, 2020
Racism is a Global Health Issue Last week, GHC and other organizations across our network issued calls to action for our community, in light of recent violence. As public health professionals, we must use our voice to call out the disparities we see in the U.S. and around the world. Further, we must motivate ourselves…
Read MoreRacism is a Global Health Issue
Global Health Council Statement on Recent Violence against Black Americans Washington, D.C., June 2, 2020 – By now, the entire world is aware of tragic events unfolding across America. Pervasive injustice and systemic exclusion cause egregious disparities in the U.S. and around the world, and as public health professionals, we must use our voice to…
Read MoreLetter from Loyce: It’s Time to be Audacious
I generally come across two kinds of advocates. The first is pragmatic, committed to a cause but careful about how it is championed and mindful of navigating the politics involved. This advocate is more likely to aim for the most winnable goal, all but assured of a positive outcome even before their work begins. And…
Read MoreGlobal Health Council Urges Trump Administration to Reconsider Withdrawal from WHO
Global Health Council (GHC) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement of its intention to terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO). Washington, D.C. (May 29, 2020) – WHO plays a vital role not only in the current COVID-19 pandemic, but in helping countries around the world prevent, treat,…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update ~ May 26, 2020
World Health Assembly GHC and our delegation submitted a statement to the World Health Organization (WHO) for the World Health Assembly (WHA73), which took place on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, 2020 using video conference technology. The assembly focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as items essential for governance business continuity. The…
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