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Thu., October 16, 2008
Allan Rosenfield & Paul Rogers
Council Mourns Passing
of Board Members
Today in Congress | Policy Update   


Global Health Legends Pass

The Global Health Council mourns the loss of two of its board members, Dr. Allan Rosenfield and former Florida Congressman Paul Rogers | 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.

  Health Systems: Multi-Sectoral Approaches
Congressional Briefing: Wed., Oct. 15, 2008 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Join us as our expert panelists discuss innovative ways for strengthening health systems from every sector - NGO, government and private.

  Community Meeting with Alex Ross, Programme on Partnerships and UN Reform Director, WHO
Partners Forum: Tues., Oct. 10, 2008 at the Global Health Council, Washington, D.C. Please join us. Mr. Ross will give updates from this new program and discuss how organizations can successfully work with WHO.

  The Launch of the Global Malaria Action Plan
Partners Forum: Tues., Oct. 7, 2008 at the Global Health Council, Washington, D.C. View Dr. Matthew Lynch's presentation on the development and implementation of the GMAP.

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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 -
   Nominate Now.


  Sponsorship Opportunities Announced

  View Video of Aravind, 2008 Gates Award Winner



 Global Health Events







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World Health News

 UN Urges Indonesia to Stop Imprisoning Drug Users

 WHO Tells Governments to Focus on Basic Health Care

 AIDS Vaccine Focus Shifts After Disappointments

 Ancient Bones Show Tuberculosis Older Than Thought



Global Health TV

  Gates Award Winners Share Experiences

  The Global Migration of Nurses



Member News

 UNAIDS Chief Peter Piot to Direct New Institute for Global Health at Imperial College London

 Gift of Goats Helps Girl Orphaned by AIDS

 Sanghvi, Sellors Join Grounds for Health Board



Notes from the Field

  Aravind Eye Care in Action

  The Virus Cannot Infect Her Rights

  Malawi Kicks Off 25th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial












Global Health Conference Celebrates 35th Anniversary


Click to visit the Candlelight Memorial site