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U.S. is the world’s largest donor to global public health

WebThe United States is the world’s largest donor to global public health, donating billions of dollars each year to fight diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Ebola, malaria and, now, COVID-19. This commitment to global public health remains steadfast as the U.S. investigates the World Health Organization’s (WHO) failure to provide timely, accurate

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Summit of the Americas focuses on health ShareAmerica

WebAt the ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, the United States is committed to engaging with partner nations’ health systems across the hemisphere even as it continues to combat COVID-19 by bolstering health systems and donating over 68 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to 30 countries across the Western Hemisphere so far.

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Global health security matters to everyone ShareAmerica

WebDiseases don’t respect borders. COVID-19 spread worldwide, killing more than 6.6 million people and inflicting costs on the global economy that could reach $12.5 trillion by 2024.. The United States is committed to strengthening global health security to detect and treat existing diseases, prevent the next pandemic and save lives everywhere.

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The next chapter in global health security ShareAmerica

Web“The United States supports GHSA 2024 at the highest levels of our government,” U.S. Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan said in 2018 when he announced the contribution at the Global Health Security Agenda Ministerial Meeting in Bali, Indonesia.

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'Outbreak' connects world in fight against disease

WebA centerpiece of the exhibition is an interactive game that simulates a One Health response in which players take on different roles — a veterinarian, a lab technician and an epidemiologist — to fight against a fictional outbreak. “That’s what it’s all about,” says Lucey. “Working together, synergy of strengths. It’s what … we need to do to prepare …

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As more women study medicine, look to where it all started

WebOctober 30, 2023. In Boston, 175 years ago, a medical college opened its doors to women, and 12 enrolled. Today, roughly 52,000 women are studying to be doctors at U.S. med schools. In fact, women’s enrollment outpaces men’s. Since November 1, 1848, when the Boston Female Medical College opened — the first in the world for women

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On World AIDS Day, a strategy for lasting success ShareAmerica

WebThe new strategy, issued on World AIDS Day, December 1, reflects consultations between Dr. John Nkengasong — the U.S. global AIDS coordinator and special representative for health diplomacy — and partner governments, multilateral organizations, public health experts, civil society and other partners. Their mutual …

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How m-mama transforms maternal health care ShareAmerica

WebM-mama, a health care triage and transport service for new and expectant mothers, is reframing childbirth in Tanzania. The initiative, a public-private partnership led by the Tanzanian government with the support of USAID and Britain’s Vodafone Foundation, has transported more than 35,000 mothers and saved at least 1,700 lives.

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Asian American scientists who imagined a healthier world

WebThe contributions of Asian American scientists are helping people live longer, healthier lives. Asian American doctors and researchers have pioneered HIV/AIDS treatments, improved patient care, addressed health disparities, and limited the spread of infectious disease.

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U.S. humanitarian aid for Ukraine war tops $2.6 billion

Web(State Dept./M. Gregory) The U.S. commitment to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression is broad and enduring. The U.S. government has provided more than $2.6 billion (PDF, 753KB) in humanitarian assistance to help people affected by Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This humanitarian assistance — through the U.S. …

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Meet the woman who leads the U.S. fight against AIDS

WebAmbassador Deborah L. Birx has one of the most important jobs in the world. She oversees the U.S. initiative to end AIDS — the largest commitment by any nation to combat a single disease in history. Birx heads the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), created in 2003 to deliver lifesaving services in countries hardest hit by

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A living wage for health care workers in Venezuela

WebThe interim government will have distributed a total of $18 million to workers in Venezuela’s health sector when the program concludes. The average health care worker’s salary comes to about $5 per month because of the inflation and economic collapse caused by Maduro’s illegitimate regime. But Guaidó’s program sends monthly payments of

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