Global Health Council

08/12/2025

In 2024, GHC worked to expand access to critical platforms, awareness building, and decision-making spaces — particularly for advocates and organizations from low- and middle-income countries.

Read our 2024 Annual Report to learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/KiWO50WEOIj

08/04/2025

Subscribe to Global Health Works to keep up with the latest news, events, and more. Read our July update here: https://ow.ly/HHto50Wzv39

07/30/2025

We're pleased to share we are expanding membership opportunities for those interested in being part of Global Health Council! Experienced global health & development professionals may now join as individuals, whether or not they are currently affiliated with a specific organization.

Deepen your engagement, access exclusive resources and join our dynamic community ➡️ https://ow.ly/xC6G50WwnVp

07/29/2025

ICYMI: House Panel Approves Spending Bill That Rejects Some Trump Foreign Aid Cuts ➡️

The Republican-led House Appropriations Committee put forth legislation that would slash the foreign aid and State Department budget but salvage some programs that the president wants to defund.

07/28/2025

Join PATH this Wednesday, 7/30, at 8 a.m. ET for Session 2 of "Rethinking the future of maternal and child survival in Africa in a changing aid landscape."

Panelists will examine the impact of the changing aid landscape and discuss innovative funding mechanisms that can sustain and improve health outcomes for women and children.

Register here: https://ow.ly/EuKl50Wwmw9

07/24/2025

In a new report, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the 2040 targets for reducing gaps in life expectancy are likely to be missed. According to the data, these gaps are widening due to social disadvantages and discrimination. Read the report here ➡️ https://ow.ly/hMEi50WsNM6

A global report published by WHO highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing, education and job opportunities.

07/22/2025

On the heels of U.S. government cuts to funding, other major donors are also decreasing their investments. A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) projects a 9%–17% drop in official development assistance (ODA) by 2025: https://ow.ly/Sa8G50WsN9O

07/21/2025

ICYMI: $9.7M in U.S.-funded contraceptives will be incinerated as early as this week. Paid for by U.S. taxpayers, these supplies were meant for women in developing countries—now, the State Dept. is choosing to waste them ➡️ https://ow.ly/QZXj50WsOEi

This U.S. bought millions of dollars of IUDs, birth control implants, and other contraceptive commodities. Now, they'll likely be torched.

07/21/2025

In a year marked by geopolitical uncertainty and shrinking support for investments, GHC remained steadfast in its advocacy for equitable, people-centered policies that advance health for all. Learn more in our 2024 Annual Report: https://ow.ly/CWKY50WqNRa

07/18/2025

Beyond the dangerous implications for global health, the rescissions package undermines the integrity of the congressional appropriations process and raises serious concerns about executive overreach and potential impoundment. It also prompts troubling questions about the consistency of U.S. global health commitments.

Read our full statement here: https://ow.ly/WFA050WrSuz

07/17/2025

The global health community is calling on Congress to reject the $9.4 Billion Package. Continued U.S. investment in is a strategic imperative for national security, economic stability & American leadership.

07/17/2025

There is no indication that the White House consulted with Congress before proposing the package. These funds were just appropriated by Congress just months ago.