USAID Global Health

07/24/2024

Local partners are integral to sustaining and accelerating HIV response efforts. Rod Olete, Technical Writer for Grants and Research for the Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines, explains why.

07/23/2024

From gaining insights into HIV transmission patterns to elevating patient care to , USAID - US Agency for International Development works with country governments to harness the power of to revolutionize HIV solutions. Here's how. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-usaid-tapping-power-ai-advance-hiv-solutions-usaid-bhclc/

07/22/2024

Since its inception, USAID - US Agency for International Development has been committed to narrowing survival disparities and safeguarding lives globally with a strategic framework that strengthens their mission to end preventable maternal and child deaths.

USAID’s maternal and child survival programs are transforming healthcare access, lowering global mortality rates, and saving countless lives. 📖 Read the powerful stories of those touched by USAID’s efforts, from the northern capital of Ghana to rural communities in India: https://www.usaid.gov/PreventingChildandMaternalDeaths

07/22/2024

This week, USAID - US Agency for International Development representatives from nearly 30 countries are gathered in Munich, Germany for AIDS 2024. We join thousands of people living with, affected by, and working to end HIV to share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned from the HIV response over the past 40 years.

07/21/2024

It’s Zero HIV Stigma Day! Progress in HIV prevention depends on inclusivity and equity. USAID - US Agency for International Development and The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) are committed to supporting key populations by cultivating a world where everyone can access quality services without discrimination.

Over the last 21 years, USAID has made significant shifts in how we work with key populations, or those who are at significantly higher risk of contracting HIV. That includes gay men and other men who have s*x with men, female s*x workers, people who inject drugs, transgender people, and people in p

07/18/2024

In Zambia, the The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-supported USAID Stop GBV Now program prevents and responds to gender-based violence. Read one woman's story and learn how these efforts are helping reduce HIV transmission. https://ow.ly/B26550SBBUh

07/15/2024

✅eliminating river blindness in Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, & Guatemala,
✅declines in malaria, and
✅improvements in primary health care
✅strengthening health security and pandemic preparedness

For the past 30 years, USAID’s collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has yielded groundbreaking health initiatives. Today, USAID’s Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande and Pan American Health Organization Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva celebrated by sitting down for a discussion on how we can build on a successful partnership in 2024 & beyond to improve health in the Americas.

07/11/2024

For the past 30 years, USAID - US Agency for International Development's collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO-WHO) has yielded groundbreaking health initiatives.

Join USAID’s Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande and Pan American Health Organization Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva on July 15 at 10 AM Eastern for a discussion on how we can build on our successful partnership in 2024 & beyond to improve health in the Americas.

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07/11/2024

Across India and Nepal, a mobile game called Go Nisha Go is empowering girls and young women to access health information and make informed decisions about their own futures.

Learn more about this 2023 Digi Award winner:

One teen’s journey to self-discovery through an avatar-based mobile phone app

07/11/2024

Every year on World Population Day, the global community comes together to call attention to the importance of family planning and s*xual and reproductive health to individual, household, and global well-being. These rights matter for health and global development.

USAID is the world's largest bilateral donor of family planning assistance. Our family planning program works at individual, health system, and societal levels to address all aspects of family planning and reproductive health. Learn more about our pathways to progress here: https://www.usaid.gov/global-health/health-areas/family-planning/pathways-to-progress

07/11/2024

Sexual and reproductive health information and services are essential to achieving the goals set at the 1994 International Conference on Population & Development to end maternal deaths, unmet need for , and gender-based violence.

07/10/2024

Congratulations to the 3 winners of USAID’s 2024 Health Systems Strengthening Case Competition. The winners' case submissions highlight incredible approaches to strengthen health systems globally!

We received 109 submissions that provide invaluable insights into implementing, institutionalizing, and scaling up health system programs and approaches. The case submissions significantly contribute to the ongoing work of USAID and its partners, strengthening the global HSS evidence base.

Join the virtual showcase event on July 15, 9-10:30 am EDT to learn more about the winners' work: https://ow.ly/KQWW50SxTEZ

07/09/2024

Through government-to-government agreements, USAID is supporting local ownership of health programs in many countries around the world. But what does this look like in practice?

We sat down with a Malawian health official to understand how the unique partnership with the U.S. government is improving health outcomes in the commercial hub of Malawi’s Mangochi District.

“This impact will live beyond the life of the project.”

07/08/2024

Join a discussion with US USAID - US Agency for International Development's Dr. Atul Gawande and PAHO-WHO's Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva, where they’ll share perspectives and ways we can collaborate for a healthier, more equitable future for all.

📅 July 15 at 10 to 11 am Eastern
📍 Live http://youtube.com/pahopin

07/06/2024

over 75% of emerging infectious disease threats originate from animals?

Today, , we highlight the threat of zoonotic diseases - infectious diseases that spread between humans and animals. At a time when an increasing number of people around the world are living in closer proximity to animals due to deforestation, land use change, climate change, and a variety of other factors, the risk of zoonoses continues to grow. This day is an opportunity to call attention to recognize the impact of zoonotic disease on global health and highlight it as a major focus for USAID’s global health security work around the world.

07/03/2024

USAID’s Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program recently attended the Global Health Security conference to share invaluable experiences in combating the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by:

1. Highlighting efforts in 13 countries to build robust, functional multisectoral coordination to fight AMR.
2. Presenting on quality improvement practices in Uganda aimed at enhancing infection prevention and control and hand hygiene.
3. Sharing work on advancing subnational level multisectoral coordination in Kenya to contain AMR.

The conference sparked engaging discussions among experts and reinforces our commitment to combating AMR and strengthening health systems worldwide!

06/27/2024

Happy ! 🎉🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ USAID Global Health is proud to be at the forefront of community-led HIV programming for key populations. Learn about the evolution of The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-supported HIV work for those at the highest risk.

Over the last 21 years, USAID has made significant shifts in how we work with key populations, or those who are at significantly higher risk of contracting HIV. That includes gay men and other men who have s*x with men, female s*x workers, people who inject drugs, transgender people, and people in p

06/27/2024

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for streamlined digital solutions at all levels of the health system in Indonesia—including primary health care, which is a critical focus of USAID’s health system strengthening work globally.

Read about USAID Global Health, USAID Indonesia, & CHISU Program's work to help create digital solutions in response to this need.

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, health data collector and manager Elia Nofian drove his motorbike up to four hours a day to visit health facilities in Makassar, Indonesia and areas surrounding the city. His goal was to record—on paper—whether those facilities had suspected COVID-19 c...

06/26/2024

Forced to travel 4 miles to the nearest health facility, residents from a small village in Burkina Faso’s Centre-Nord region decided to take charge of their own health. Village community members mobilized to raise the money for and build their own health facility.

When the district’s health manager requested assistance, USAID - US Agency for International Development & Pathfinder International joined the effort to encourage residents to engage on health issues within the community. We worked hand-in-hand with residents to develop an action plan to identify and resolve community health issues and appoint a community-led committee to oversee its implementation.

Read more about this inspiring community! https://ow.ly/bmuS50Sq0Hg

06/26/2024

Addressing mental health isn't just about individual well-being—it's about strengthening families, communities, and societies as a whole. Mental health symptoms, stigma, and discrimination can create significant barriers that hinder full participation and diminish the impact of development efforts.

At USAID, we're committed to breaking down these barriers. Our new policy paper outlines our strategy to integrate evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health interventions into our programming worldwide.

Dive into our policy paper to learn more about our approach ➡️ https://ow.ly/Rfgg50RTTOs

Positive mental health allows people to more readily cope with stressors and adapt to change. At scale, mental adaptiveness translates into stronger, more resilient communities.

06/25/2024

In South Africa, 94% of men with HIV know their status, but only 71% of those are on treatment. Finding and engaging men in the HIV response is critical to reach epidemic control.

This International Men’s Health Month, read about how Coach Thato in South Africa is doing his part to create a safe space for men to get tested and on treatment. His goal, he says, is to empower people to take control of HIV, and in doing so, take back control of their lives.

The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Population Services International Wits RHI

The Coach Mpilo model demonstrates that when we apply consumer insights and human-centred design approaches to understand people’s challenges from their perspective and to co-create solutions, we are able to achieve high levels of engagement, linkage, and retention.

06/24/2024

In many countries around the world, prevalence among + communities remains disproportionately high as a result of challenges accessing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment due to stigma, discrimination, and violence.

In India, the USAID-supported MIST LGBTQ Foundation is working at the community level to sustain and advance HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services.

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Reaching LGBTQI+ communities in the HIV response

06/21/2024

Join us for a Fireside Chat: "Advocating for a Global Immune System" with Dr. Atul Gawande and Celine Gounder.

📅 Saturday, June 22, 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MDT
👉 Watch the livestream: aspenideas.org/sessions/atul-gawande-advocating-for-a-global-immune-system

To secure equitable global health and security, the world needs its own immune system. That’s the powerful message from surgeon and author Dr. Atul Gawande, who leads global health for USAID.

Current strategies are often emergency-driven, rarely going beyond reactive responses to infectious diseases, natural disasters, and violence that undermine health. Dr. Gawande advocates for long-term, capacity-building investments that allow for early and swift responses.

Join us to explore how we can move beyond reactive measures to a more sustainable and equitable global health strategy. This is an important conversation you won't want to miss!

06/20/2024

Today, the U.S. Government, through USAID, announced a new, five year commitment totaling at least $1.58 billion to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, subject to Congressional approval. This multi-year commitment will support Gavi’s efforts to immunize 500 million additional children around the world— saving 8 million lives.

Read more about the U.S. Government’s pledge:

Building on a 24-year partnership that has helped immunize more than one billion children and saved 17 million lives, the United States government announced today that we will work with Congress to pledge at least $1.58 billion to Gavi over the next five years.

06/10/2024

Free June 13 @ 8 AM ET? Join USAID's Health Systems Strengthening Learning Series webinar with Management Sciences for Health to explore how Rwanda is using digital technologies to improve health service delivery & equitable health outcomes.

We hope to see you there! https://ow.ly/nzKJ50Se4gB

06/05/2024

Watch USAID - US Agency for International Development Assistant Administrator for Global Health Atul Gawande participate in a panel discussion on what the world has learned from health crises and why the United States is committed to supporting governments’ responses to them.

05/29/2024

At the World Health Assembly in Geneva, USAID - US Agency for International Development, UNICEF, policymakers from Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Vietnam, and other experts called for action to curb the negative impact of lead exposure on health, especially for mothers & kids.

https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/may-29-2024-usaid-and-unicef-join-forces-call-more-action-prevent-maternal-and-child-exposure-toxic-lead

05/28/2024

In India, and around the world, stigma, as well as lack of knowledge and resources around menstruation, can prevent people who menstruate from fully engaging in their communities and from pursuing economic activities.

Could there be an app to address this? Of course.

Learn about the USAID-supported game Go Nisha Go, an engaging and informative tool to enable youth to make informed decisions about their health.

USAID worked to develop Go Nisha Go™, a game-based, story-driven model that invites users to role-play in a safe virtual environment, experience the power of their choices, practice making healthy decisions about their s*xual and reproductive health, and access resources and information, including...

05/24/2024

Every year, lead exposure kills at least 1.6 million people around the world. And children, especially children in low- and middle-income countries, experience the most pronounced impacts of lead exposure.

Learn more during our World Health Assembly side event co-hosted with on May 29. Join us in Geneva or online to hear key experts explore a future free from lead exposure and discuss preventing maternal and child exposure to toxic lead: https://unicef.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q4ekmmGyRIWbvqrHG6n-JA #/registration

05/18/2024

This HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, we recognize the African communities and our professional counterparts who are contributing to HIV vaccine research. USAID proudly supports the BRILLIANT Consortium, which is catalyzing African scientists to contribute to an African-led effective HIV vaccine while placing concerted efforts on stakeholder engagement to support their overall objective of discovering and testing HIV vaccine candidates. ▶️https://ow.ly/QUPU50RKwht