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The WHO's Funding Gap: Filling the Medical Diplomacy Void
Medical accrediting organizations can fill the vacuum created by the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization
The Pandemic Treaty's True Cost
Is the multimillion dollar cost of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body worth the Pandemic Agreement?
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
U.S. WHO Exit Could Expand China's Influence
Donald Trump's executive order could inadvertently pave the way for China to reshape global health governance
President Trump Begins Changing U.S. Global Health Policy
Initial executive orders include directives that transform U.S. foreign policy on global health
The RSV Prevention Divide
Tiered drug pricing and local partnerships could help low- or middle-income countries avoid RSV infections
The Pandemic Agreement Fractures in the Latest Negotiations
WHO member states continue to disagree on critical issues and might tackle them after adopting a pandemic agreement
China's Role in Global Antimicrobial Resistance
How the world's largest producer of antibiotics can address drug resistance
Alcohol Industry Panics as Healthier Habits Cut Sales
Industry reps cite a "war on alcohol," but consumer attitudes suggest a cultural shift toward less drinking
Pandemic Agreement Talks Resume with Global Equity at Stake
Progress has been made, but difficult issues need resolving before a pandemic treaty can make the world safer and fairer
The Amendments to the International Health Regulations Are Not a Breakthrough
The major amendments misdiagnose problems that arose during COVID-19 and create processes that paper over disagreements
The New Amendments to the International Health Regulations
The passage of a new IHR marks a key moment for global health governance
Why Pandemic Agreement Negotiations Failed to Land
Months of negotiations and a final weeklong push ended with impasses over technology sharing and accountability measures
Inside the Global Burden of Disease Study
IHME Director Christopher Murray recounts the study's role in shaping global policy and how collaborators overcame COVID