The Task Force for Global Health

The Center for Global Health Innovation Unveils the Becoming Better Ancestors™ Project Focused on Addressing Future Pandemics & Worldwide Health Threats

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Henderson, launched the campaign to eradicate smallpox , which stands among global health’s greatest success stories as the only human disease that has ever been completely eradicated.

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  • Henderson, launched the campaign to eradicate smallpox , which stands among global health’s greatest success stories as the only human disease that has ever been completely eradicated.
  • “Pandemics and disease do not discriminate and affect everyone - no matter race, religion, socioeconomic status, or gender.
  • Program sponsors include the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation , Exemplars in Global Health , Ford Foundation , Skoll Foundation , The Carter Center , The Rockefeller Foundation , The Task Force for Global Health , and the CDC Foundation .
  • Foege has helped the world understand how we can tackle the largest global health challenges we face as human beings,” said Melinda French Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

HARMONY BIOSCIENCES ANNOUNCES 2022 FUNDING RECIPIENTS OF PATIENTS AT THE HEART AND PROGRESS AT THE HEART AWARD PROGRAMS

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony") (NASDAQ: HRMY), a pharmaceutical company dedicated todeveloping and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases, today announced on the fourth annual World Narcolepsy Day, the funding recipients of its Patients at the Heart and Progress at the Heart award programs.

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  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony") (NASDAQ: HRMY), a pharmaceutical company dedicated todeveloping and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases, today announced on the fourth annual World Narcolepsy Day, the funding recipients of its Patients at the Heart and Progress at the Heart award programs.
  • This award funds innovative programs that address health disparities and inequities in rare neurological disease and sleep disorder communities.
  • Combined with the Patients at the Heart awards, total funding for these two programs has now increased to $380,000 in over the last four years.
  • "In recognition of World Narcolepsy Day, we are pleased to announce this year's recipients of the Patients at the Heart and Progress at the Heart award programs.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Announces the Norwegian Refugee Council as the 2022 Recipient of the $2.5 Million Hilton Humanitarian Prize

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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As the worlds largest annual humanitarian award presented to a nonprofit, the Hilton Humanitarian Prize recognizes extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.

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  • As the worlds largest annual humanitarian award presented to a nonprofit, the Hilton Humanitarian Prize recognizes extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.
  • To date, the Hilton Foundation has awarded more than $41 million to recipients of the Prize.
  • The Jurys selection of the Norwegian Refugee Council as the recipient of the 2022 Hilton Humanitarian Prize recognizes the importance of advocating for displaced people as they build a new future.
  • Filipo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, said: I congratulate the Norwegian Refugee Council on winning this years Hilton Humanitarian Prize.

Ready2Respond Workshop at Global Health Security Conference 2022: Spotlight on Flu Prevention's Role in Global Health Security Strategies

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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on Thursday, June 30 at the Global Health Security Conference 2022 occurring this week in Singapore.

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  • on Thursday, June 30 at the Global Health Security Conference 2022 occurring this week in Singapore.
  • Ms. Jane Halton, AO PSM, Chair of the Board of CEPI, former Australian Secretary of Health and former Australian Secretary of Finance, will moderate.
  • Workshop participants will offer valuable insights and ideas that are sure to help solve this important global health security issue."
  • Ready2Respond is an initiative hosted at The Task Force for Global Health.

Ready2Respond Workshop at Global Health Security Conference 2022: Spotlight on Flu Prevention's Role in Global Health Security Strategies

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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on Thursday, June 30 at the Global Health Security Conference 2022 occurring this week in Singapore.

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  • on Thursday, June 30 at the Global Health Security Conference 2022 occurring this week in Singapore.
  • Ms. Jane Halton, AO PSM, Chair of the Board of CEPI, former Australian Secretary of Health and former Australian Secretary of Finance, will moderate.
  • Workshop participants will offer valuable insights and ideas that are sure to help solve this important global health security issue."
  • Ready2Respond is an initiative hosted at The Task Force for Global Health.

Lower vaccination rates among people who use drugs could lead to serious outcomes from COVID-19

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Researchers recruited 275 people who use drugs and saw them once every two months for a study visit.

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  • Researchers recruited 275 people who use drugs and saw them once every two months for a study visit.
  • In comparison, as of February 2022 vaccination rates in BCs general population were 81.1% fully vaccinated, 45.1% had received a booster dose, and 14% remained unvaccinated.
  • In addition, many people who use drugs face multiple overlapping barriers to accessing healthcare, such as stigma, discrimination, and criminalization.
  • The CITF is overseen by a Leadership Group of volunteers that includes leading scientists and policymakers from across Canada.

The Global Health Crisis Coordination Center’s Information Equity Project “COVIED” Announces the Roll-Out of Innovative Tools and Resources for Enhancing COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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It aims to promote COVID vaccine uptake by providing tailored messaging and tools to those populations through community engagement and widespread message dissemination.

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  • It aims to promote COVID vaccine uptake by providing tailored messaging and tools to those populations through community engagement and widespread message dissemination.
  • Accurate information, delivered in the right way by known and trusted messengers leads to greater community-level vaccine acceptance, which reduces illness and saves lives.
  • The COVIED project has been successfully implemented as part of GHC3s community outreach in underserved and under-vaccinated communities.
  • GHC3, a division of the Center for Global Health Innovation, maintained primary oversight responsibility for project implementation.

New Research on Seasonal Flu, Economics of Vaccination in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, Gains Support via Wellcome Trust Award to Ready2Respond

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Made possible through funding by the Wellcome Trust, Ready2Respond research will also examine the economic benefits of seasonal influenza vaccination programs.

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  • Made possible through funding by the Wellcome Trust, Ready2Respond research will also examine the economic benefits of seasonal influenza vaccination programs.
  • "Influenza vaccination programs are considered an important component of an effective local public health security system," said Marie Mazur, Director of Ready2Respond.
  • Ready2Respond is grateful for Wellcome Trust's generous support as we continue to execute on research objectives designed to address this pressing issue."
  • Ready2Respond works to strengthen the evidence base and programmatic support for vaccination programs, namely across low- and middle-income countries.

New Research on Seasonal Flu, Economics of Vaccination in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, Gains Support via Wellcome Trust Award to Ready2Respond

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New research into seasonal influenza's impact on communities in lower- and middle-income countries (LMIC) will soon be launched by Ready2Respond, a coalition of more than 50 public, private and non-profit organizations committed to empowering LMICs to be resilient in the face of emerging respiratory viral epidemics and pandemics. Made possible through funding by the Wellcome Trust, Ready2Respond research will also examine the economic benefits of seasonal influenza vaccination programs.

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  • - Globally, ongoing challenges of implementing COVID-19 adult vaccination programs illustrate the difficulty of doing so quickly where seasonal vaccination programs do not already exist.
  • Made possible through funding by the Wellcome Trust, Ready2Respond research will also examine the economic benefits of seasonal influenza vaccination programs.
  • "Influenza vaccination programs are considered an important component of an effective local public health security system," said Marie Mazur, Director of Ready2Respond.
  • Ready2Respond is grateful for Wellcome Trust's generous support as we continue to execute on research objectives designed to address this pressing issue."

Bayer Wins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Annual Citizens Award

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today awarded its Annual Citizens Award in the Best Health & Wellness category to Bayer U.S. for the companys industry leading efforts with Kits4Life, a program that repurposes non-used clinical trial supplies to help people in need.

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  • The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today awarded its Annual Citizens Award in the Best Health & Wellness category to Bayer U.S. for the companys industry leading efforts with Kits4Life, a program that repurposes non-used clinical trial supplies to help people in need.
  • The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundations Citizens Awards program recognizes the most innovative and impactful corporate citizenship initiatives raising the bar on social responsibility and accelerating momentum for a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future.
  • We are excited to be recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation with this award.
  • The award was announced during the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundations 2021 Corporate Citizenship Conference, which explored how the private sector brings innovative solutions to societys most pressing challenges.