Administration Action and Events from the Kaiser Family Foundation's US Global Health Policy Tracker

UPDATED - U.S. Response to the Earthquake and Hurricane in Haiti: Health and Other Emergency Efforts

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The information provided below catalogues the most recent information provided by the Administration on the U.S. government response to the earthquake in Haiti.

Administrator Shah discusses aid effectiveness at OECD development session

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

During the "New Paradigm for Development" session of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Meeting, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Sh. . .

State Department official discusses the role of women in addressing global water challenges

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In a speech titled "Women in Water: Stewards and Agents of Change", Maria Otero, Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs, discussed the role of women in addressing global water challenges and. . .

USAID Administrator announces 3-year, $450 million pledge to GAVI

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

During the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization's (GAVI) first pledging conference, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah announced a 3-year, $450 mil. . .

U.S. announces $12 million commitment for aflatoxin control in Africa

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

During the 10th annual Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Zambia, Deputy Coordinator for Development for Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative announced that the U.S. would commit $12 millio. . .

Administration statements commemorating AIDS at 30

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton release a statement commemorating the 30th Anniversary of HIV/AIDS and highlighted efforts of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Global . . .

Administration releases "Guidance for Global Health Initiative Country Strategies: GHI Guidance 2.0"

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Administration released the "Guidance for Global Health Initiative Country Strategies: GHI Guidance 2.0" with the stated purpose of, among other things, providing "guidance to U.S. Government coun. . .

Secretary Clinton announces public-private partnership to combat gender based violence and HIV/AIDS

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State announced a new public-private partnership with the M•A•CAIDS Fund aimed at combating gender based violence (GBV) and HIV/AIDS in South Africa by expanding access to medical, legal. . .

Administration statements in observance of World No Tobacco Day

Tue, 31 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh released a statement commemorating World No Tobacco Day. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its “Morbidity an. . .

UPDATED - U.S. Response to the Earthquake and Hurricane in Haiti: Health and Other Emergency Efforts

Tue, 31 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The information provided below catalogues the most recent information provided by the Administration on the U.S. government response to the earthquake in Haiti.

USAID Administrator Shah discusses Feed the Future at food security symposium

Tue, 24 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In a speech titled “The True Yields of Food Security” given at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs' Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAI. . .

HHS Secretary Sebelius summarizes issues discussed at World Health Assembly

Wed, 11 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

During a press briefing, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius summarized the issues discussed during the 2011 World Health Assembly (WHA) including: polio, small pox, and non. . .

USAID Administrator Shah testifies before Congress on recent reform efforts

Wed, 11 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah testified before the Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations of the House Committee on. . .

Administration official discusses U.S. development policies at the 4th U.N. Conference on Least Developed Countries

Tue, 10 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In a statement given during the 4th United Nations (UN) Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Don Steinberg discuss. . .

USAID announces $1.2 million in grants to address abuse and neglect of women during childbirth

Fri, 06 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced $1.2 million in grants over two years "to develop and evaluate interventions addressing disrespect and abuse of women during childbirth.. . .

Secretary Clinton discusses nutrition at food security event

Fri, 06 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

At a food security event hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed, among other things, efforts to improve nutrition through initiatives such . . .

USAID releases fact sheet titled "USAID Contributions to Maternal and Newborn Health"

Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) released a fact sheet titled "USAID Contributions to Maternal and Newborn Health". The fact sheet highlights U.S. efforts to improve maternal, new. . .

Secretary Clinton announces the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action

Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA), a public-private partnership that will use "mobile technology to deliver vital health information to new an. . .

Administration officials provide updates from the PEPFAR Annual Meeting

Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In a video message at the President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Annual Meeting, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated that PEPFAR as well as all U.S. global health programs are essen. . .

Administration releases "U.S. Strategy to Address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo"

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Strategy to Address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo outlines four key objectives: 1. "Reduce impunity for perpetrators of SGBV; 2. Increase . . .

Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA) Public Meeting

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:43:31 GMT

ACVFA meetings are held three times a year and provide opportunities for information exchange and consultation between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other governmental agen. . .

Mobilizing Against Malaria In Africa: A Model For Global Health Collaboration

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:03:55 GMT

A panel will discuss the partnership between the Peace Corps and the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) aimed at reducing the burden of malaria in 14 Sub-Saharan African countries where Peace Corps . . .

Conversations with America: Global Water Issues

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:03:18 GMT

As part of the U.S. Department of State's "Conversations with America" video series, "Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero will hold a conversation with Harriet Babbit. . .

Millennium Challenge Corporation Hosts Public Outreach Meeting

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:15:28 GMT

The event will feature discussion with Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Daniel Yohannes on "the MCC Board of Directors' March meeting, the status of the MCC budget request for fiscal year 20. . .

Gender Equality and International Development Effectiveness

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:40:01 GMT

Register and learn more about the event here. Speakers & Panelists include: - Daniel Yohannes, MCC Chief Executive Officer - Senator Ben Cardin - Congresswoman Nita Lowey - Senator Jeanne Shahe. . .

Lessons Learned from MCC's First Compacts: Conversations with MCC CEO Daniel Yohannes and MCC Senior Leadership

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:03:19 GMT

The event will be broken into three sessions as follows: Session 1 - Lessons Learned in Country Ownership: Achieving long-term sustainability and developing co-financing opportunities. Lunch Session. . .

PEPFAR’s Smart Investments to Save More Lives: Efficiencies, Innovation, Impact

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:56:52 GMT

The event will feature discussion to "advance PEPFAR’s effort to heighten the impact and efficiency of the global HIV response and will allow ample opportunities for discussion and feedback."

Conversations with America - Haiti in 2011: The Way Forward

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:26:15 GMT

As part of the U.S. Department of State's "Conversations with America" video series, Philip J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Public Affairs will moderate a discussion with Haiti Spe. . .

Addressing Grand Challenges: The Role of Science in Global Health Development

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:44:42 GMT

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah will present the 2010 David E. Barmes Global Health Lecture on "the role of science in global health development."

Conversations with America: Leading Through Civilian Power - The First QDDR

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:19:03 GMT

Millennium Challenge Corporation Hosts Public Outreach Meeting

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:43:52 GMT

The event will feature "a readout from the MCC Board of Directors' quarterly meeting."

Inaugural Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Board of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:14:52 GMT

The Scientific Advisory Board of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) advises the Global AIDS Coordinator on "scientific, implementation, and policy issues related to the global HIV. . .

POSTPONED INDEFINITELY - 2010 David E. Barmes Global Health Lecture - "Addressing Grand Challenges: The Role of Science in Global Health Development"

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:34:39 GMT

USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah will present the annual David E. Barmes Global Health Lecture. Learn more about the event here.

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Public Outreach Meeting

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:39:01 GMT

MCC Chief Executive Officer Daniel W. Yohannes "will discuss actions of the MCC Board of Directors at the September 15th Board meeting."

Conversations with America: Meeting the Millennium Development Goals

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:30:21 GMT

As part of the U.S. Department of State's "Conversations with America" video series, David Lane, President and CEO of ONE, will hold a conversation with U.S. Agency for International Development (USAI. . .

Conversations with America: The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:23:52 GMT

As part of the U.S. Department of State's "Conversations with America" video series, Dr. Jeffrey L. Sturchio, President and CEO of the Global Health Council, will discuss the President's Emergency Pla. . .

Post-Board Public Outreach Meeting

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:56:44 GMT

MCC Chief Executive Officer Daniel W. Yohannes "will discuss actions of the MCC Board of Directors at the June 16th Board meeting."

Report from Haiti: rebuilding research & training programs in the aftermath of disaster

Fri, 28 May 2010 17:42:19 GMT

Dr. Jean "Bill" Pape, founding director of the Groupe Haitien d’Etude du Sarcome de Kaposi et des Infections Opportunistes (GHESKIO), an organization that provides free treatment and care to Haitians . . .

Global Pulse 2010

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:22:37 GMT

USAID, in partnership with the Departments of State, Education, Commerce, and Health and Human Services, will sponsor Global Pulse 2010, “a three-day virtual event aimed at bringing together thousands. . .

MCC Public Outreach Meeting

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:41:59 GMT

During a public outreach meeting, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Daniel Yohannes “will discuss actions of the MCC Board of Directors at the March 24th Board meeting and publicly introduce . . .