Analysis

The CSIS Global Health Policy Center and Dr. Seth Berkley, author and former CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance discussed the challenges of vaccine equity and lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic that can inform preparations for inevitable future health crises.

Author Tom Frieden joined Julie Gerberding for the book launch of The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own. 

Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of the Pan American Health Organization, joined CSIS to discuss health security in the Americas, the importance of regional cooperation in building resilient health systems, and opportunities to improve regional health.

Protecting the health of Americans means strong immunization programs, coupled with initiatives that limit the international importation of vaccine-preventable diseases. Congress has an opportunity to strengthen disease prevention efforts in the new global health landscape.

Katherine E. Bliss and J. Stephen Morrison discuss the outcomes of the June 25 Health and Prosperity through Immunization Global Summit, co-hosted in Brussels by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the European Union and the Gates Foundation.

The CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security discussed the current state of routine immunizations programs and the impacts of the recent executive orders on U.S. foreign assistance and global health.

The CSIS Global Health Policy Center hosted a discussion on the surge of humanitarian relief entering Gaza as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians venture back to northern Gaza, amid a fragile ceasefire.

Mvemba is joined by Dr. Uche Ralph-Opara, Chief Health Officer at Project HOPE, to discuss the progress made and the hurdles that remain in achieving HIV/ADIS epidemic control.

As the United States anticipates a new president and Congress in 2025, it’s crucial to accelerate progress on global HIV goals by strengthening health systems, ensuring equitable access to services, and protecting global health security.