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Global Health Technologies Coalition

advancing innovation to save lives

GHTC unveils policy recommendations for new administration and Congress

GHTC releases a new policy report which provides an agency-by-agency blueprint for US policymakers to supercharge global health R&D in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has revealed both the sector’s chronic neglect and amazing potential. 

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GHTC report examines COVID-19 impacts

GHTC released a recent report exploring how COVID-19 is impacting the global health R&D sector. Based on qualitative interviews, it looks at both immediate impacts, including disruptions to research and diversion of funding and expertise, as well as long-term challenges and opportunities that may reshape the sector in the years to come.

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Member Spotlight: FIND

FIND, the global alliance for diagnostics, recently hosted a high-level forum, Testing is the first line of defence against COVID-19 and the foundation for preparedness to prevent future pandemics, featuring distinguished guests Dr. Tedros, WHO; Peter Sands, Global Fund; and FIND Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Aminata Touré to explore how COVID-19 has transformed testing, implications for diagnostics in health emergencies and universal health coverage, and how this has informed the newly published FIND 2021 strategy. 

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GHTC works to save and improve lives by encouraging the research and development of essential health technologies. We bring together more than 30 nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and aligned businesses to advance policies to accelerate the creation of new drugs, vaccines, diagnostics, and other tools that bring healthy lives within reach for all people.

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Why we're needed

Health technologies have the potential to save millions of lives. New tools are needed to slow the global threat of diseases, including HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and neglected tropical diseases, and tackle many other pressing health needs. For diseases and conditions primarily affecting people in the world’s poorest places, there is little to no commercial market to spur R&D. Strong investment and innovative solutions are needed to catalyze the development of new technologies to bring health and opportunity within reach for all people.

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GHTC delivers statement on the global strategy on health, innovation, and intellectual property at the World Health Assembly
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May 29, 2021

GHTC delivers statement on the global strategy on health, innovation, and intellectual property at the World Health Assembly

GHTC delivered a statement at the 74th World Health Assembly calling on the World Health Organization and member states to strengthen the capacity of national and regional regulatory functions and systems. The statement, issued through the Global Health Council, also urges member states to support a resolution to strengthen local production of medicines and health technologies, as well as ensure better regional collaboration for regulatory functions.

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GHTC joins statement to the World Health Assembly on AMR, global immunization strategy
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May 28, 2021

GHTC joins statement to the World Health Assembly on AMR, global immunization strategy

GHTC joined a civil society statement at the 74th World Health Assembly calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) and member states to strengthen vaccine-related research and innovation with the most vulnerable populations in mind and increase investment in R&D for new health technologies to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The statement, issued through the Global Health Council, urges WHO and member states to support research on the full spectrum of product needs, including vaccine administration, storage, and delivery innovations, as well as new antimicrobials, diagnostics, and vaccines to address the threat of AMR.

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GHTC joins statement to the World Health Assembly on the global malaria strategy
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May 26, 2021

GHTC joins statement to the World Health Assembly on the global malaria strategy

GHTC joined a civil society statement to the 74th World Health Assembly outlining the transformative progress achieved in developing and facilitating access to malaria prevention and treatment tools through the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016–2030. The statement, issued through the Medicines for Malaria Venture and PATH, urges WHO and member states to address the fragility of health systems and increase investments to drive innovation and uptake of tools, including through more efficient processes for prequalification of products and revision of guidelines.

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How the G7 can help end the current pandemic—and lay the foundation for a new health security architecture
Georgina Coupe
June 11, 2021

How the G7 can help end the current pandemic—and lay the foundation for a new health security architecture

This weekend, leaders from the G7 will come together in Cornwall, England, seeking to revive multilateralism and highlight that this forum can still play a significant role in shaping and responding to major world events. Here's a look at how G7 leaders can tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, build long-term infrastructure to prevent future health outbreaks, and seize the moment to reimagine the future of global health security. 

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