How strategic maternal health care is fighting TB and malaria in pregnancy
This photograph captured a precious, joyful moment between a mother, Solange, and her 1-day-old baby, Jessy. Solange gave birth to...
Japan pledges $800 million to Global Fund’s Fifth Replenishment ahead of G-7 Summit
On May 20, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan announced that the country will pledge US$800 million to the Global...
Video: During Women Deliver, a closer look at gender in the 2030 development agenda
In advance of the Women Deliver conference, now underway in Copenhagen, Friends recently hosted a webinar to discuss how world...
The big picture: Empowering, not just reaching, all women and girls
The following post was originally published at Devex on May 10, 2016. We are at a pivotal moment for women...
Giving Women a Stronger Voice in Global Health
The following post was originally published at UN Foundation Blog. Kim Cernak serves as Deputy Director at Friends of the...
The Emerging Risk of Drug-resistant Malaria
Recently, the global fight against malaria has experienced impressive victories. The number of deaths caused by malaria declined by 48...
New report ranks the Global Fund as a leader in aid transparency
Publish What You Fund, a non-profit organization that campaigns for transparency in international aid, released a new report today ranking...
Q&A with HIV-positive TB survivor Loyce Maturu on stigma, adolescents and effecting change
In 2000, Loyce Maturu (@MaturuLoyce) lost her mother and younger brother to AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) within the same week....
For International Women’s Day, invest in health and well-being for women and girls
Every year on March 8, the global community celebrates International Women’s Day, an opportunity to put the spotlight on the...
European Commission increases pledge to the Global Fund
The European Commission has announced its three-year pledge of €470 million – a 27 percent increase – to the Global...
Gerson and Shah: What results-based development can do for global health
The Center for Global Development (CGD) recently hosted a discussion on the future of U.S. foreign assistance with Dr. Raj...
The Global Fund’s impact on the health of women and girls
In December, the Global Fund released, “Maximizing Impact through Strategic Investments: Improving the Health of Women and Girls.” This analysis...