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Council Recognized as
Human Rights Hero


Global Health Council Recognized by American Bar Association as Human Rights Hero
The Council risked its very existence to ensure that the valiant work being done worldwide in support of the most vulnerable among us will continue. That is the kind of courageous humanitarianism that makes a Human Rights Hero | more

 Global Health Council News

  Council Expands Organizational Member Benefits
The Global Health Council changes its benefits and dues structure for member organizations. These changes will help us work toward two elements of our strategic plan, broadening our membership base and offering an enhanced web experience.

  The NGO Code of Conduct: Improving NGO Impact on Health Systems
Mon., Sept. 22, 2008 at the Global Health Council, Washington, D.C. Join us to learn more about the code, how it can be used by NGOs and the expected impact from three of the code's authors.

  From Nets to Needles: Fighting the Spread of Dengue
Congressional Briefing: Sept. 18, 2008 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Our panel of top experts in industry and government gave presentations on what is being done to combat this global disease.

  Addressing Chronic Diseases in the Developing World: A Global Health Challenge
Partners Forum: Tues., Aug. 5, 2008 at the Global Health Council, Washington, D.C. We invited you to join us to discuss the importance of addressing chronic diseases in the developing world.

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 Global Health Council Conference

  Abstract Submission Now Open. Regular Submission
   Ends Oct. 22


  Preformed Panel Cover Sheet Deadline Oct. 10

  Gates Award for Global Health - Nominate Now.
   Deadline Oct. 31


  Jonathan Mann Award for Health & Human Rights -
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World Health News

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 ARV and TB Drugs Taken Together Halve Deaths

 500,000 Women Die in Pregnancy, Childbirth

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Global Health TV

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 Child Deaths Fall Slightly to 9.2 M in 2007: U.N.



Notes from the Field

  The Virus Cannot Infect Her Rights

  Malawi Kicks Off 25th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

  Washington Update: PEPFAR Reauthorization Moves Along














Global Health Conference Celebrates 35th Anniversary


Click to visit the Candlelight Memorial site