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U.S. Retreat from Gavi Cedes Influence to China's Vaccine Suppliers

The loss of U.S. funding could leave Gavi with three options to downsize its operations

Africa's Quiet Response to U.S. Realignment of Foreign Aid

Characterizing the end of U.S. aid as a catalyst allows African politicians to emphasize their readiness for a new era

Governance

PEPFAR Misses Reauthorization Deadline: What's Next for Global HIV Fight?

The expiration of PEPFAR's authorization could mark a pivotal shift in the HIV/AIDS response

Governance

Small Global Health Investments, Big Benefits for the United States

The Carter Center's experience highlights how global health assistance advances U.S. national interests

Poverty

DRC in Crisis: The Human Cost of U.S. Aid Cuts Amid the M23 Rebellion

Aid workers and health experts recount the growing humanitarian crisis amid conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo

Governance

Life After USAID: Africa's Development, Education, and Health Care

Alternative strategies to sustain progress on economic development, education investment, and disease responses

Governance

Expanding Medical Oxygen Access Without U.S. Foreign Aid

Oxygen can be a pathfinder for a new global health era when national governments sit in the driver's seat

Poverty

Zimbabwe's Bus Disaster and the Deadly Cost of Defunding Global Health

Global cooperation could reduce disparities in emergency care, but the United States cut programs for disaster relief

Governance

A "Defining Moment" for Global Health Funding

 Track how President Trump's executive orders have jeopardized global health programs that rely on the United States

Trade

The USAID "Lifesaving" Waiver Is a Mirage Without Sufficient Staffing

The State Department's humanitarian waiver is essential but falls woefully short of ensuring patients receive medicines

Governance

Atul Gawande on Global Health's Past and Present

In a conversation with Thomas J. Bollyky, Atul Gawande reflects on progress and future opportunities in global health

Governance

Choosing to Make a Change

Dr. Helene Gayle on her trailblazing career and the questions she still ponders

Gender

Data for Contraceptive Security Decision-Making

Newly launched interactive visualization tool will help measure and track access to contraceptives and guide programs

Migration

Medical Diplomacy—Lessons From Cuba

COVID-19 is a chance to design more efficient, equitable, and ethical health care responses during a crisis