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Opinion: For better or worse, politics define 2016 top global health moments
about 9 years ago // Focus on: Global health
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s U.S. election win and European governments struggling with an unprecedented refugee crisis, 2016 had a few bright spots for global health. Karl Hofmann, president and CEO of PSI, outlines six top moments.
On the path to end TB: How social franchising can effectively engage private practitioners
almost 11 years ago // World Tuberculosis Day
Ending TB is within reach but far from certain. Every TB patient should have access to quality care, and here's one strategy that could help ensure that. An exclusive commentary from PSI President and CEO Karl Hofmann and WHO Director of the Global TB Program Mario C. Raviglione for World Tuberculosis Day.
4 'development crystal ball' ideas for 2015
about 11 years ago // The year in development
Looking back in order to look forward is a time-honored tradition and if we are smart about what we learned last year, we can begin to prepare better for the future, PSI President and CEO Karl Hofmann writes in this guest commentary.
3 ways to fast-track UHC in the developing world
about 11 years ago // Universal Health Coverage Day
On the first-ever UHC Day, let's not celebrate. Instead, let's address the tough questions and acknowledge that the devil is in the detail. In this joint commentary, PSI President and CEO Karl Hofmann and Simon Cooke, CEO of Marie Stopes International, share three ways for UHC to shift from noble to possible, to probable.
4 ways to strengthen global development locally
over 11 years ago // Karl Hofmann on local solutions
Can international nongovernmental organizations really be part of local solutions to global development challenges? Karl Hoffman, president and CEO of global health organization PSI, shares his insights in this guest commentary.
Let’s go the distance: Investing in partnerships for a healthier future
almost 12 years ago // Best Buys in Global Health
Here’s why we’re joining forces to push sound investments in global health. A commentary by three global development leaders — PSI's Karl Hofmann , PATH's Steve Davis and Devex's Raj Kumar — inspired by a survey of global health professionals.
A 'gold standard' moment for evidence-based decision-making in global health
about 13 years ago // Contributor: Karl Hofmann
The global health community must change the way its life-saving work gets prioritized, writes Karl Hofmann, president and CEO of PSI, in this guest opinion. Here’s how.