5 days ago // Devex Pro Live
“Organizations will remain relevant to the extent that they shift and understand the countries are in charge, which is what should have happened a long time ago,” says Dr. Mark Dybul.
11 days ago // The Future of Global Health
Many are concerned that the State Department is signing these agreements with countries too fast and without public participation.
13 days ago // The future of global health
“We did not negotiate a specimen-sharing agreement,” said Kenyan Ministry of Health's Dr. Ouma Oluga. “This is something that they really wanted but we said: ‘Wait a minute, we will not do it.’”
16 days ago // The Future of Global Health
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the East African nation a "perfect partner" to serve as a proof-of-concept in efforts to create "a sustainable U.S. health assistance model." Kenya's Ministry of Health called it "quite a departure from the past."
19 days ago // The future of global health
In the wake of mass foreign aid cuts, the global health sector can learn lessons from The END Fund’s private sector, collaborative approach.
23 days ago // The Future of Global health
African Christian faith leaders gathered in Nairobi this week. While the U.S. State Department said it will leverage faith-based organizations in its new approach to global health, there’s concern over whether African governments will funnel money to them.
24 days ago // Food systems
The black soldier fly is considered delicious and nutritious. Researchers hope the flies can help reduce malnutrition and pressure on forests, as well as improve access to affordable organic fertilizers.
28 days ago // The Future of Global Health
Public health experts expressed concern that African governments are losing their collective bargaining power with the ‘America First’ approach to global health.
about 1 month ago // Global Health
The U.S. showed unexpected levels of support, pledging $4.6 billion and maintaining its matching pledge ratio.
about 1 month ago // Global health
Under the ‘America First’ global health strategy, African governments “won’t be aid recipients, but customers who recognize value,” said the State Department's Jeff Graham.