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

The Emerging Threat of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Southern Africa: Global and Local Challenges and Solutions

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The report is a summary of the IOM Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation and the Academy of Science of South Africa where "representatives from the African public health community shar. . .

The Emerging Threat of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Southern Africa: Global and Local Challenges and Solutions

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

On the Ground with the Global Health Initiative: Examining Progress and Challenges in Kenya

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The report examines progress in Kenya to implement the U.S. government's Global Health Initiative (GHI).

Aid for a Purpose: Show Me the Goal, Then Show Me the Money

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The report "presents the problems that beset the existing process for budgeting and resource allocation."

Lessons from Kenya for the Global Health Initiative

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The report describes lessons learned from Kenya's APHIA program (the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance program) that should help inform GHI implementation.

Preparing for the Future of HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Shared Responsibility

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The report analyzes the anticipated burden of HIV/AIDS in Africa and "identifies strategies for both African nations and the United States to build African capacity—including human, scientific, techno. . .

Preparing for the Future of HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Shared Responsibility

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

U.S. Engagement in Indian Health Care: What is the Impact?

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The report "assess the impact of U.S. engagement with India’s health sector in the past six decades."

Beyond Ratification: The Future for U.S. Engagement on International Tobacco Control

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The report highlights ways in which the U.S. could assist low- and middle-income countries to implement tobacco control programs outlined in the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), beyond . . .

Linkages between Gender, AIDS, and Development: Implications for U.S. Policy

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The report highlights the outcomes of a conference hosted by the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Global Health Policy Center titled "Linkages between Gender, AIDS, and Development:. . .

Quality of Official Development Assistance Assessment

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

This report "is an assessment of the Quality of Official Development Assistance [QuODA] provided by 23 countries and more than 150 aid agencies" and includes several indicators on maximizing aid effic. . .

Quality of Official Development Assistance Assessment

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Foreign Policy and Development: Structure, Process, Policy, and the Drip-by-Drip Erosion of USAID

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Foreign Policy and Development: Structure, Process, Policy, and the Drip-by-Drip Erosion of USAID

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa: Reducing the Treatment Gap, Improving Quality of Care - Workshop Summary

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The report is a summary of a workshop hosted by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the Uganda National Academy of Sciences to discuss the state of care for mental, neurological, and substance use (MN. . .

Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa: Reducing the Treatment Gap, Improving Quality of Care - Workshop Summary

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Strategic Approach to the Evaluation of Programs Implemented Under the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The reauthorization of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in 2008 (Lantos-Hyde Act), mandated that the Institute of Medicine (IOM) conduct an assessment of U.S. global HIV/AIDS pr. . .

Strategic Approach to the Evaluation of Programs Implemented Under the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Strengthening Global Health Preparedness: Recommendations for Expanding U.S. Engagement and Leadership

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The report “review[s] the recent history of health preparedness efforts; examine[s] the key leadership roles played by the United States, including promising models for building capacity in partner go. . .

The Role of Markets and Trade in Food Security

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The report "outlines the food security challenge facing the world," examines the role of markets and trade in achieving food security, and provides recommendations for the United States to strengthen . . .

How is the U.S. Global Health Initiative Changing What Happens in the Field?

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:05:48 GMT

The Kaiser Family Foundation will hold a briefing to explore the rollout of the U.S. government’s Global Health Initiative (GHI) on the ground, with a particular focus on the recently released GHI cou. . .

Designing Health and Population Programs to Improve Equity: Moving Beyond the Rhetoric

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:09:09 GMT

The event will featur discussion on "practical and realistic strategies that can be scaled up to improve access to family planning and maternal and child health services."

Congress and Global Health: What Lies Ahead?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:57:05 GMT

The Kaiser Family Foundation will hold a live, interactive webcast on Congress and global health. Featuring three global health policy experts, U.S. Global Health Policy: In Focus will examine the new. . .

Sparking Innovation To Save Lives: How The U.S. Can Advance Global Health Through New Technologies

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:12:58 GMT

Panelists will discuss "key policy issues most critical to advancing research and science to meet the future needs of the developing world."

Innovation in Vaccine Financing: Assessing Progress and Envisioning Future Directions

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:52:41 GMT

The event will feature a panel discussion "global efforts to support vaccination funding in developing countries over the past decade and reflect on lessons learned and future potential. The panel wil. . .

Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Results: Tuberculosis in the 21st Century

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:24:22 GMT

The event will feature discussion on "the burden of TB in the U.S. and around the globe, the U.S. role in implementing the Global Plan to Stop TB, as well as successes and challenges in prevention, di. . .

Fault Lines in Global Health Debate

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:18:42 GMT

The fourth installment in a year-long debate series will feature Ambassador Jack Chow, Distinguished Service Professor of Global Health, Carnegie Mellon University and Former Assistant Director-Genera. . .

Transforming the South African Health System: A Forum with the South African Minister of Health

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:01:20 GMT

The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a forum with the South African Minister of Health, The Hon. Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi. A panel . . .

CSIS Forum on Advancing U.S. Leadership in Global Health

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:09:05 GMT

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) "Forum on Advancing U.S. Leadership in Global Health" will include several panel discussions with key officials from government, members of the . . .

Town Hall Forum To Examine Future of the Global Health Initiative with GHI Executive Director Lois Quam

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:16:17 GMT

The Kaiser Family Foundation will host a town hall-style forum with Lois Quam, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Global Health Initiative (GHI), to listen to global health community perspe. . .

A New Vision for Health Systems in the 21st Century: Investing in People

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:19:11 GMT

The event will feature discussion on "the health threats facing developing countries as well as innovative and affordable technologies to address them." Panelists will also discuss donor funding duri. . .

Revitalizing the United Nations and Multilateral Cooperation: The Obama Administration’s Progress

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:05:38 GMT

The event will feature "discussion of the Obama administration’s progress to date, plans for the future and the attitudes of key partners among the emerging powers."

Nascent Epidemic: What We Know about Global Non-Communicable Disease

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:43:36 GMT

The event will feature a presentation from the President of the Institute of Medicine (IoM) Dr. Harvey Fineberg on the "evidence of the non communicable disease transformation underway in low and midd. . .

Ending the Cycle of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS: Successes and Challenges in the Global Response

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:36:38 GMT

Leading Through Civilian Power: The First QDDR

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:00:29 GMT

The event will feature discussion from Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter, Director, Policy Planning, "on how the QDDR provides a blueprint for elevating American 'civilian power' to more effectively advance na. . .

Fault Lines in Global Health

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:16:19 GMT

The third installment in a year-long debate series will feature Phil Nieburg of CSIS arguing "that the United States should withhold future increases in HIV/AIDS assistance from countries with laws or. . .

Haiti, One Year On: Realizing Country Ownership in a Fragile State

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:13:02 GMT

The event will feature discussion on "aid effectiveness in Haiti within the context of country ownership" and "will specifically focus on how US foreign aid to Haiti is being delivered while seeking t. . .

Is the Era of Big Funding for Global Health Over?

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:56:11 GMT

The event will feature discussion with Cristian Baeza, World Bank Director for Health, Nutrition, and Population on “major challenges in global health aid, the economic case for investing in global he. . .

Haiti: One Year After the Earthquake

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:38:51 GMT

The event will feature discussion on the current situation in Haiti.

The First Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review: Strengthening America's Role in the 21st Century

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:26:25 GMT

John Sewell, Senior Scholar, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, will moderate a discussion with Anne-Marie Slaughter, Director of Policy Planning at the Department of State on "the QDDR. . .