Advocacy Update
Global 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…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update ~ May 11, 2020
World Health Assembly The Executive Board agreed recently through a written procedure that WHA73 will open on Monday, May 18, 2020 and take place virtually, using video conference technology. EB147 is due to open on Friday, May 22, 2020 and will also take place virtually. The assembly will focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and items…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update ~ April 27, 2020
Congressional Update: House & Senate passes $484 billion coronavirus deal after stalemate After about two weeks of gridlock, the Senate approved $484 billion in aid last Tuesday, and the House passed the package on Thursday. The agreement provides $380 billion for small businesses, $75 billion for hospitals, and $25 billion for disease testing. Discussions are…
Read MoreGlobal Health Community Urges Trump Administration to Continue Funding World Health Organization
Over One Thousand Organizations and Individuals Join Call for Ongoing WHO Support and Collaboration Washington, DC (April 24, 2020) – More than one thousand global health stakeholders, coordinated by Global Health Council, have joined together to push back on recent statements from President Trump signaling a freeze on U.S. funding to the World Health Organization…
Read MoreGlobal Health Council Urges Trump Administration to Support WHO with Critical Funding at an Unprecedented Time
Global Health Council (GHC) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement of its intention to withhold funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) pending a review of its actions in response to COVID-19. WHO is playing a vital role in the current pandemic, helping countries around the world treat, test, and…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update ~ April 13, 2020
Congressional Update: Both chambers of Congress are out of session, but work for the fourth COVID-19 emergency supplemental is well under way. Congressional leadership seems to be moving towards an aid package that is similar to the $2.3 trillion CARES Act that was signed into law late last month. GHC has been busy coordinating with…
Read MoreCOVID Conversations
GHC-led virtual town halls provide a space for community dialogue on our collective response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members and partners discuss how to approach global health advocacy at such a critical moment and the short- and long-term challenges or opportunities. March 31, 2020 Town Hall: Our first discussion focused on how organizations are adjusting…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update ~ March 30, 2020
Last week, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act into law. This massive bill includes many domestic provisions as well as: $4.3 billion for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; $500 million for Global Disease Detection and Emergency Response work; $300 million for the Infectious…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update ~ March 23, 2020
Access GHC’s COVID-19 information page here. There you will find information on the U.S. and global response, links to advice for individuals and employers, guidance for implementing organizations, and news and updates from CDC and WHO. Congressional Updates House Introduces W-GDP Act to Empower Women A bipartisan coalition in the House introduced H.R. 6117, the…
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