The Task Force at the 80th United Nations General Assembly


Task Force for Global Health experts participated in the high-level week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from Sept. 23-27 focused on key global health issues, including hepatitis elimination. Learn more here.

This month, the Task Force joined communities in celebrating World Field Epidemiology Day (September 7), which recognizes disease detectives who make the world a safer place. 

The Task Force for Global Health’s Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Intervention Network strengthens public health systems by training more than 22,000 epidemiologists and investigating more than 14,000 outbreaks across 165+ countries.

Dr. Meng-Yu Chen is one example of someone who has dedicated her life to reducing diseases. She was on the frontlines of the international effort to eliminate COVID-19. 

Dr. Alphonse Acho, another epidemiologist working with The Task Force, has experience fighting cholera, measles, polio and other diseases. Now, through the Strengthening Outbreak Notification and Response program, Dr. Acho protects communities by helping them prepare for global health threats before they strike.

The Task Force is hosting a panel featuring CEO Patrick O’Carroll and representatives from the CDC Foundation, The Carter Center, CARE and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a discussion on the future of global health, as a special event at the 20th annual Decatur Book Festival on Oct. 4

IN THE NEWS
 

Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination Director John Ward was featured in a  story in STAT News published on Sept. 11, Dropping hepatitis B shots for newborns would ignore history and endanger children, scientists warn

A Verywell Health article highlighted expertise from Joe Bresee, Director of Respiratory Virus Prevention and Preparedness programs, including the Partnership for International Vaccine Initiatives, on Sept. 16. What You Need to Know About Getting a Flu Shot This Fall

A Sept. 21 article in the Palawan News mentions how The Task Force played a role in strengthening local capacity to detect and respond to health emergencies in the Philippines, City Health trains 719 barangay frontliners for outbreak response

The Task Force was mentioned for supporting antimicrobial resistance research in a Sept. 18 piece from the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, icddr,b study finds high colonisation of drug-resistant bacteria, newborns at alarming risk 

PROGRAM EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

 

MedSurplus Alliance is partnering with Novartis to expand the Kits4Life program, which repurposes unused medical supplies and delivers them when and where they are needed most. This new partnership will help bridge healthcare gaps globally while supporting vital health research and education programs. 

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