Press Releases
Global Health Council Releases Recommendations for Six-Month Review of Mexico City Policy
Washington, DC (September 15, 2017) — Today Global Health Council released a statement of principles, endorsed by over 100 civil society organizations, on the upcoming six-month review of the impact of the expanded Mexico City Policy. The State Department proposed a six-month review of the policy’s impact on U.S. global health programs, which have saved and improved…
Read MoreGlobal Health Council Commends the Confirmation of Ambassador Mark Green to Lead USAID
Washington, DC (August 4, 2017) – Global Health Council (GHC) welcomes the confirmation of Ambassador Mark Green to serve as the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Yesterday, the Senate unanimously approved Ambassador Green’s nomination. “Ambassador Green brings years of experience and a deep understanding of the critical role the United States…
Read MoreStatement in Support of Extending the Global Health Security Agenda Beyond 2019
The Global Health Council, Global Health Security Agenda Consortium, Global Health Security Agenda Private Sector Roundtable, and Next Generation Global Health Security Network represent an international membership of over 100 organizations and companies operating in over 150 countries dedicated to achieving a world safe and secure from threats posed by infectious diseases. We are organizations…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Introduces Legislation Aimed to Save Lives of Women and Children Around the World
Washington, DC (August 3, 2017) – Yesterday, Global Health Council (GHC) applauded U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Chris Coons (D-DE) who led a bipartisan group of 10 Senators to reintroduce the Reach Every Mother and Child Act (S.1730). This bipartisan legislation aims to accelerate the reduction of preventable child, newborn, and maternal deaths, putting…
Read MoreGutting Global Health Programs Serves No One
Washington, DC (May 23, 2017) — Today the Trump administration released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 that contains a 26 percent decrease in global health funding at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Department of State, as well as the elimination of development assistance. In addition, cuts were recommended for programs at the Department…
Read MoreTFGH17: Finding Connections And Solutions For The Changing Face Of Global Health
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — On March 1, 2017, Global Health Council (GHC), in partnership with the Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) II, hosted the fourth annual The Future of Global Health Unconference (TFGH17) at the Hamilton Live in Washington, DC. This year, TFGH17 drew its largest gathering yet – more than 400 emerging and established global health professionals came together…
Read MoreGlobal Health Council Launches Global Health Briefing Book for U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Global Health Council (GHC) will release its publication Global Health Works: Maximizing U.S. Investments for Healthier and Stronger Communities today at a launch event on Capitol Hill. This biennial publication provides a comprehensive set of statistics and impact stories illustrating how the United States has been a leader in global…
Read MoreGLOBAL HEALTH COUNCIL AND GLOBAL HEALTH FELLOWS PROGRAM II ANNOUNCE THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL HEALTH 2017 (#TFGH17)
Changing Face of Global Health the Central Issue at Washington, DC’s Most Innovative Unconference WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Global Health Council (GHC) and the Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) II announced today that registration is open for the much-anticipated The Future of Global Health 2017 (#TFGH17) unconference. In a time of transition and increased…
Read MorePress Release: GLOBAL HEALTH COUNCIL TAPS LOYCE PACE AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Loyce Pace brings a strong advocacy voice to influential group Alexandria, VA (October 19, 2016) — Global Health Council (GHC), announced today that it has named Loyce Pace, a leader who has worked on the ground in more than 10 countries delivering health programs and mobilizing advocates, as the organization’s new Executive Director. GHC is…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: World Renowned Humanitarian Experts Gathered at Global Disaster Relief Summit 2016
This press release was provided by GHC partner, Aid & International Development Forum The AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit 2016 was held in Washington D.C. on 7-8 September at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Over two days the Summit gathered around 350 senior representatives of government and UN agencies, national and international NGOs,…
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