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…
Read MoreWebinar — Appropriations & Advocacy: How to Influence U.S. Federal Spending
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…
Read MoreWebinar: How to Provide Urgent Medical Care to Gaza
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…
Read MoreCUGH Global Health Leaders Interview with Dr. Juan Pablo Uribe, Global Director for Health, Nutrition & Population, and the Global Financing Facility at The World Bank
Dive into the latest episode of the CUGH Global Health Leaders Interview Series! In this insightful session, Dr. Keith Martin, Executive Director of CUGH, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Juan Pablo Uribe, Global Director for Health, Nutrition & Population, and the Global Financing Facility at The World Bank. Explore key topics such as…
Read MoreCUGH-Pulitzer Center Workshop 2021: Infodemic: How to Fight Disinformation—& Not Make Things Worse
The viral threat of disinformation has not only helped exacerbate the COVID-19 pandemic, it has undermined the public’s belief in science and evidence. Global health professionals, scientists, and students need to understand the how and why of disinformation and learn strategies for responding to it. This panel, which will include a journalist, scientist, and disinformation…
Read MoreVideo Message: Global Health Gets Out the Vote
The most important action anyone in the US can take at this moment to address the global health challenges we are facing is to vote now and ask your friends, family and colleagues to do the same. Please forward this message to your networks and LET’S GET OUT THE VOTE!
Read MoreSee How the CDC is Saving Lives
View COVID-19 Videos on the CDC The official CDC page has all of the COVID-19 related videos in one place. Several are in Spanish, but most are in English. Most of these videos are educational. See the latest video focused on CDC efforts in Central America. View CDC Global Health Videos – CDC in Action…
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