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as a transforming force
in global health

PRESS RELEASE
The Consortium of Universities for Global Health Denounces the US Withdraw from the Paris COP

Washington, DC-President Trump’s withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change threatens the health and economic well-being of the United States and countries around the world. This decision runs counter to bipartisan support for improving health and economic outcomes in the US.

Last year, the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) secured a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to work with the US academic community to increase support for US leadership and funding for global health. To achieve this objective, we are collaborating with our members to inform members of Congress, State legislators and the public about the value of global health to their community, state, nation and the world.

CDC’s Mission in DR Congo

Provide support to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to eliminate the transmission of Ebola in the affected health zones and region and by strengthening the public health planning, preparedness and coordination within DRC.

How can you help?

To assist in controlling the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), CDC is in need of experienced French-speaking public health professionals with the following skill sets to deploy to Goma and other locations in DRC:

1. Epidemiologists

Check out CUGH'S September Bulletin, which includes information on our Fall workshop.

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Date: November 4th and 5th, 2019
Time: 8:00AM - 5:30PM - EDT
Location: 1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036