Report shows success in fight against malaria

A new report released by the Roll Back Malaria Partnership (RBM) highlights the many successes achieved by the malaria community over the past ten years and argues that real progress is being made toward fully eliminating malaria across the globe, thanks in large part to a strong commitment to research for lifesaving treatment and prevention tools. 

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Berman releases proposal to reform US foreign aid that includes global health priorities

 Rep. Howard Berman (D-CA), ranking member on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, released a proposal to reform and modernize US foreign assistance programs. The proposal includes several initiatives that emphasize a need to support global health research and innovation. 

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Agency spotlight: FDA

Although best known for its role in regulating the products that Americans use to protect their health, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long recognized the importance of improving public health worldwide. The agency has recently taken several steps that demonstrate its continued commitment to global health, and it is critical that the FDA builds on this progress in order to make the biggest possible impact on the lives of people around the world.

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Photos (from top to bottom): Paul Libiszowkski, Mike Wang, Carib Nelson

September 2011

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 26-28, 2011
Advamed Conference

September 28, 2011
"A Day in the Life..." Photo Essay profiling the lives of women who volunteer for HIV trials in Africa  

October 3, 2011
The Power of 1% 

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

Senate committees consider spending bills that impact global health programs 

GHTC Members urge Congress to preserve foreign affairs budget

Op-ed argues world is at a 'tipping point' in fight against AIDS

Contagion shows need for global health research 

NEJM article highlights need for innovation to develop new medical devices

GHTC director speaks about how budget cuts could hurt global health funding

FDA receives funding boost in Senate budget bill

New research offers promising developments in search for a more effective TB vaccine

Military hospital plays cricial role in R&D in fight against malaria  

Cuts to global health funding in 2012 budget are 'deeply' concerning

FDA releases plan for regulatory science

Innovative and collaborative partnerships key to drug development

HIV/AIDS advocates call on federal officials to take action on new prevention tool

Deal reached to inspect drugs made overseas 

MEMBER FOCUS

GHTC member the Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI) launched a partnership with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop a new malaria vaccine.

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