Civil Society Engagement
Community is Key to UHC
In my 43 years in international development, this was my first visit to the World Health Organization (WHO). I am a coordinator of the Movement for Community-led Development. Until recently, community-led development was not high on the WHO agenda, but now it is moving up. As a newly minted GHC member, I attended the 2020…
Read MoreTurning the Tables Against the Status Quo at UNGA
Policy is often created in a vacuum, by lawmakers who are far removed from the people affected by the issues on the ground. When it comes to the design and implementation of universal health coverage (UHC), it is essential that patients have a say in the policies and programs that will greatly affect them.…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: The Access Challenge
Not Your Typical Health Conference What happens when a Mayor, a Sustainable Energy Specialist, the Country Director of a Pharmaceutical Company, a WHO Director, a Second Lady, and an International Investment Director step into a panel room? The second annual One by One: Target 2030 Conference is on September 23 following the United Nations High-Level…
Read MorePatient Champion Spotlight: Jyotsna Roy
During the 2019 World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Global Health Council provided several patient champions with the opportunity to share their stories, and contribute to discussions around universal health coverage (UHC). Following the Assembly, we sat down with each patient champion to get their thoughts on WHA. Hear from our patient champion Jyotsna Roy…
Read MorePatient Champion Spotlight: Dr. Maria José Pires Machai
During the 2019 World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Global Health Council provided several patient champions with the opportunity to share their stories, and contribute to discussions around universal health coverage (UHC). Following the Assembly, we sat down with each patient champion to get their thoughts on WHA. Hear from our patient champion Dr. Maria…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: PATH
Advocates reflect on why R&D is essential for achieving universal health coverage As health advocates, it has been tremendous to see the growing momentum for actionable efforts to move society toward the goal of universal health coverage (UHC). This momentum is largely due to galvanizing support from Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World…
Read MoreAchieving Health For All: Interview with Loyce Pace on Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
In advance of the April 29 multi-stakeholder hearing for the United Nations High-Level Meeting (UN HLM) on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Global Health Council’s President and Executive Director Loyce Pace has been out and about taking part in global discussions on achieving Health for All. The hearing is part of the preparatory process for the…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: The Global Health Advocacy Incubator
Saving lives with car seats in the Philippines As an advocate and Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) country coordinator in the Philippines, I work to bring people together around complex challenges, but it’s not every day that a civil society coalition succeeds in passing a new law to save the lives of our kids on…
Read MoreHelp Shape the Future of Collaboration of Civil Society with WHO
This post was written by Kate Dodson, Vice President, Global Health, United Nations Foundation. On May 22, Global Health Council, United Nations Foundation and several partners hosted an official side event on the sidelines of the 71st World Health Assembly intended to foster dialogue and build consensus among Member State delegates, WHO officials, and civil society representatives around…
Read MoreCivil Society alignment and support for advocacy around universal health coverage, in collaboration with WHO
In December 2015, a group of international development agencies, partnerships, and global and local civil society organizations, in collaboration with WHO, met to discuss the better harmonization and alignment of advocacy around health and community systems strengthening for universal health coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development health targets at the country levels. They agreed to…
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