How Seattle Can Disrupt Tuberculosis
Originally published by Project Syndicate, April 3, 2019 A major report recently published by the medical journal The Lancet finds that a tuberculosis-free world is possible. While TB is not […]
Global Health
Showcasing Women’s Leadership for Women’s History Month
In the most recent Global Health 50/50 report, which reviewed 198 global organizations active in health, it was found that men in these organizations are 50% more likely to reach […]
A Big Year Ahead for Cervical Cancer Prevention
Big global gains against cervical cancer are possible with sustained attention and investment, and gains are urgently needed. Even though it is preventable, cervical cancer is a leading cause of […]
Saying Yes to Leadership
Last November, I attended the Women Leaders in Global Health meeting in London, which had 900 participants from 80 countries. I came away energized by the amazing and inspiring women […]
Women Leaders in Global Health: What can I do to accelerate the pace of change?
I left last week’s Women Leaders in Global Health conference energized by being surrounded by inspirational leaders sharing a lifetime of wisdom. With 900 participants from 80 countries and at […]
No, We Are Still Not Ready for a Global Pandemic
Four years ago, a devastating Ebola outbreak in West Africa killed more than 11,000 people and sparked worldwide fear of a global pandemic. Worldwide, leaders committed to prioritizing preparedness to ensure this […]
Faster, Smarter, Safer: Progress and Pitfalls in Outbreak Preparedness
In 2018, the world’s vulnerabilities to infectious disease were felt acutely in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Nigeria, and Madagascar. Diseases like Ebola, Nipah, Lassa fever, […]
Together We Can Build on Progress to End Neglected Tropical Diseases
When I was a college student, I traveled to Zambia to study informal economies and individual livelihoods along the Great East Road between Katete and Chipata. I was particularly enamored […]
Philanthropy Must Connect the Planet’s Health and Human Health
Hurricanes, air pollution, disease outbreaks — the news is filled with visual evidence of the intricate links between the environment and health. New studies and reports corroborate these global interconnections, […]