Commentaries & Videos

Understanding the U.S. federal appropriations process is essential for anyone advocating for stronger funding of global health programs and federal agencies. In the United States, Congress holds the “power of the purse,” determining how much money agencies can spend and on which programs. This CUGH webinar breaks down how the appropriations process works, the annual…

Effectively advocating for federal funding starts with understanding how the U.S. appropriations process works—and where your voice can make the greatest impact. In this webinar, Alex Long, U.S. Policy & Advocacy Officer at Global Health Technologies Coalition (GHTC), breaks down:– How Congress allocates funding across federal agencies– The annual appropriations timeline– Key moments when advocates…

Of the 36 hospitals in the Gaza Strip, many have been destroyed. Only half are partially functional. Around 18,500 people—including more than 4,000 children—are awaiting urgent, life-saving treatment, while thousands have died on waitlists to receive care. Transfers of the sick and injured to other parts of Palestine or to other countries remain blocked. Every…