Member Spotlight
Commitments into Actions: Why We’re Stepping Up for Nurses and Midwives Worldwide
Back in September, world leaders came together and committed to seeing good health for all realized by 2030. The Political Declaration on Universal Health Coverage was the culmination of years of advocacy, negotiation, and analysis to lay the groundwork for expanding access to healthcare for millions around the world. But as we know all too…
Read MorePatient Champion Spotlight: Phumlani Kango
During the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, 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 week’s events, we sat down with each patient champion to get their thoughts on UNGA. Hear from our…
Read MorePatient Champion Spotlight: Abdi Hussien
During the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, 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 week’s events, we sat down with each patient champion to get their thoughts on UNGA. Hear from…
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 American Academy of Pediatrics
Reflections from the 72nd World Health Assembly The people of the world are looking at us to deliver results. And the people of the world will hold us accountable for these results. – Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. Last month, alongside our Senior Vice President in Global Child Health & Life Support, Janna Patterson,…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: PAI
Holding the U.S. Accountable on Global Reproductive Health and Rights Since assuming control of the executive branch, the Trump-Pence administration has consistently worked to undercut the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls, both at home and around the world. With the imposition of harmful policies such as Protecting Life in Global…
Read MoreWhy We Support Global Health: Voices from GHPC19
Last week, the Global Health Council (GHC) attended the CORE Group’s Global Health Practitioner Conference (GHPC19) in Bethesda, Maryland. We had a wonderful time connecting with attendees and sharing why it’s so important for us to amplify the voice of the global health community. Several of our members also sponsored the Expo as well,…
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 MoreMember Spotlight: American Heart Association
Our healthcare systems are ailing. Here’s how to make them better Growing life expectancy, while something to be celebrated, also means that a rising number of people are living with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Access to optimal medical treatments often depends on a person’s financial resources, and with healthcare costs skyrocketing and…
Read MoreScoring Shots for the Global Health Team
March has been a time filled with much excitement! Yes, although it’s April, March Madness is still upon us. Many brackets were busted, but there are still a few games left to go! Similarly, these past few weeks have been an exciting time for global health. Our members and partners have been pounding the…
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