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What’s behind US states joining WHO’s outbreak response system

18 February 2026

Global health experts see the decision of the states of California, New York, and Illinois as both practical and symbolic.

CEPI seeks $2.5B to address health threats, including AI-enabled risks

18 February 2026

“If we’re fully funded through our new strategy, we think we can cover over three-quarters of the threats that may emerge today and in the coming years,” Aurélia Nguyen, CEPI’s deputy chief executive officer, tells Devex.

Scoop: US looks to pilot next African trade corridor project

17 February 2026

Officials are seeking input on which cross-border project to back under the new U.S.–AU infrastructure working group.

USAID El Salvador closed with $1.9M in assets donated, disposed

17 February 2026

One of the donated assets includes a Ford Explorer, which was transferred to El Salvador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Steep aid cuts put slow gains against female genital mutilation at risk

16 February 2026

In places where female genital mutilation is deeply embedded in local traditions, progress toward ending it is slow. Now, sharp cuts to foreign aid have hindered global efforts to eliminate FGM, including funding reductions from the U.S. and U.K.

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The best thing a nonprofit leader can do? Build beyond themselves

17 February 2026

Opinion: Growth is the metric funders celebrate — but it may be quietly breaking your organization. Here's how charismatic leaders can build systems that outlast them.