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Produced in partnership with Special Interest Films, Health Heroes recognizes the organizations that are transforming healthcare. #GlobalHealth"

Right Medicine, Right Place, Right Time: Inside Direct Relief's Operations | Heath Heroes! Direct Relief is a humanitarian nonprofit that delivers prescription medicines and medical supplies to people affected by poverty, disaster, and conflict. Founded in 1948, the organization operates one of the world’s largest charitable pharmaceutical distribution facilities, providing requested medications at no cost to healthcare facilities in all 50 U.S. states and more than 90 countries. […]

"Our Health Heroes series continues with ""Right Medicine, Right Place, Right Time: Inside Direct Relief’s Operations,"" highlighting ​​Direct Relief's proven model for medical aid delivery:

The plan will harness CEPI’s decade of experience, alongside the best and latest scientific advances, to develop vaccines for known pathogens while simultaneously building the platforms, knowledge and global networks needed to respond to future viral threats within 100 days.

CEPI 3.0 is a science-driven plan to transform the world’s ability to tackle epidemics and pandemics, delivering faster protection and stronger resilience for everyone. #SecureTheFuture

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Member spotlight: The Access Challenge (TAC) works across Africa to advance Universal Health Coverage through community-led, culturally grounded health campaigns. Learn more: globalhealth.org/mem...

New from Friends of the Global Fight: the FY2027 US Investment Case for the Global Fund, urging continued US appropriations to protect hard-won global health gains and support country-led responses to HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. 🔗 theglobalfight.org/f...

Voices for Change: Sustaining Momentum toward the 2027 UN High-Level Meeting on UHC Building on a successful 2025 UHC Day campaign, this webinar will explore effective strategies to sustain advocacy for health for all in the lead up to the n...

This webinar will highlight key achievements from the 2025 UHC Day campaign and provide practical guidance on using the ACT for UHC report and data dashboard to strengthen advocacy and hold governments accountable for their commitments.

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Don't miss this panel moderated by GHC's Director of International Advocacy & Engagement, Eliana Monteforte, tomorrow (3/4) at 8am ET!

Life after DREAMS: Kenya’s girls navigate HIV risk without US support The end of the PEPFAR-funded DREAMS program cut off HIV-prevention support for millions of girls across sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, health experts warn the consequences are already visible.

ICYMI: The end of the PEPFAR-funded DREAMS program cut off HIV-prevention support for millions of girls across sub-Saharan Africa. Read "Life after DREAMS: Kenya’s girls navigate HIV risk without US support" in Devex:

"The aid paradigm has shifted, but replacing it with fragmented, donor-driven initiatives isn't the answer. Read this timely piece from Vanessa Kerry, CEO of Seed Global Health, on what a coherent, country-led global health architecture actually requires:
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The Mexico City Policy: An Explainer | KFF Explore an overview of the Mexico City Policy, which, when in effect, requires foreign NGOs to certify that they will not “perform or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning” using funds from any source (including non-U.S. funds) as a condition for receiving U.S. government global health assistance.

The Mexico City Policy shapes how billions in U.S. global health funding reaches—or doesn't reach—communities around the world.

KFF has a thorough, nonpartisan explainer on its history and implications. Essential reading: 🔗

In this short film, learn about the Access to Medicine Foundation, which mobilizes healthcare companies to address chronic issues of availability and affordability so that lifesaving products reach the people who need them most ➡️ healthheroes.tv/yout...

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Brought to you by Global Health Council and produced by Special Interest Films: Health Heroes spotlights #GlobalHealth contributions that are shaping a healthier future for all.

U.S. Global Health Spending Watch. The data are public. We just make them usable.

A new data tool for advocates: The Health Security Policy Academy has released its U.S. Global Health Spending Watch dashboard, which tracks how the U.S. government obligates and spends #GlobalHealth funds.

Explore the dashboard and accompanying blog:

Find information on our upcoming and past webinars here: globalhealth.org/pro...
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Global Health Council brings together individuals and organizations from around the world to share ideas, learn, and build collective strength. 🌍 One way we do so is by regularly hosting virtual events to provide timely information on global health topics.

The Aid Report | Discover Aid Impact Now Explore verified insights on the effects of U.S. aid cuts worldwide, from health to economic impacts. Stay informed with real-world stories and analysis.

A new brief from The AID Report, powered by Devex, identifies the cross-cutting patterns that are just coming into view a year after the dismantling of large parts of U.S. foreign assistance architecture.

Download "US Aid Cut Impacts, One Year Later" here:

The Access to Medicine Foundation’s systematic approach to pharmaceutical access addresses critical gaps in #HealthEquity. Learn more: healthheroes.tv/yout... "

"GHC is pleased to highlight the Access to Medicine Foundation in our Health Heroes series, produced by Special Interest Films. Each short film in this series spotlights #GlobalHealth contributions that are shaping a healthier future for all.

One Year Later: AVAC vs United States Department of State On the first day of the new administration, a sweeping foreign aid freeze shut down life-saving HIV and global health programs overnight. Over 52 weeks, AVAC documented the harm, and took the fight to court.

A year later, the lawsuits filed by GHC and AVAC seeking emergency relief from the Trump administration's sweeping freeze on foreign assistance remain active, as does our commitment to championing #GlobalHealth & well-being for all. Hear more from AVAC's Mitchell Warren:

📣 Exciting news: GHC recently launched a new website and refreshed brand. This update is intended to reflect the people at the heart of #GlobalHealth: our members, partners, and the communities global health is ultimately meant to serve. Visit our new website: globalhealth.org

Expanding the Mexico City Policy Undermines Global Health | Think Global Health A new rule prohibits U.S. foreign assistance from projects supporting or discussing abortion, gender identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion

Read "Expanding the Mexico City Policy Undermines Global Health," written by Stephanie Psaki for Think Global Health ➡️ www.thinkglobalhealt... #GlobalHealth #PHFFA #MexicoCityPolicy

Home New | Heath Heroes! Our Videos View All Videos WORLD HEALTH DASHBOARD People lack access to essential healthcare services 0 billion Lives can be saved if primary healthcare approaches are implemented 0 billion Individuals face severe financial hardship due to healthcare costs, pushing many into poverty. 0 billion Sources: World Health Organisation ABOUT THE PROGRAM Health is the cornerstone […]

Global Health Council is working with Special Interest Films to bring you #GlobalHealth stories that matter. The Health Heroes video series celebrates the scientists, advocates, and practitioners who are working to solve some of the most pressing global health challenges. Learn more:

In a new blog for GHC, Rachel Halford (former president of the World Hepatitis Alliance) urges governments to turn the UN High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (#NCDs) into action by building a future in which no one dies from liver cancer caused by #hepatitis ➡️ globalhealth.org/the...

Together with our returning Board members, they'll provide invaluable oversight as we work toward a healthier, more equitable world. Join us in welcoming our new Board Members!

Our Board plays a critical role in GHC's success, and we’re honored to welcome three experts in strategy, policy, and health innovation as new members for 2026-2028: Nidhi Bouri, Spring Gombe, and Deon Norals.

Past experience shows that the Mexico City Policy disrupts health systems, fractures referral networks, and reduces access to essential services without reducing need. Join us on 2/5 to explore how the Trump administration's expansion of this policy is likely to impact #GlobalHealth

KFF Tracker: America First MOU Bilateral Global Health Agreements | KFF This tracker provides up-to-date information on countries with signed bilateral MOU global health agreements with the U.S.

MOU negotiations have moved quickly and often out of public view. In many cases, projected funding levels fall below recent baselines & clear transition plans to protect continuity of care are missing. A new KFF tracker gives an overview of the MOUs signed to date:

Home New | Heath Heroes! Our Videos View All Videos WORLD HEALTH DASHBOARD People lack access to essential healthcare services 0 billion Lives can be saved if primary healthcare approaches are implemented 0 billion Individuals face severe financial hardship due to healthcare costs, pushing many into poverty. 0 billion Sources: World Health Organisation ABOUT THE PROGRAM Health is the cornerstone […]

Learn more and watch the series at healthheroes.tv 🌍