U.S. Global Health Initiative

GHI Results Released

GHI Results Released

The Global Health Initiative (GHI) was established in 2009 to strengthen the U.S. Government's existing international health programs with the goal of increasing the impact of U.S. global health investments. To ground GHI's strong focus on maximizing results, GHI set aspirational goals in eight broad health areas. As we reach the mid-way point of implementing the Initiative, we would like to present the progress to date towards these eight goals.

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GHI In Country

GHI In Country

GHI country-level strategies capture the efforts of all agencies for the first time, guiding U.S. Government investments and serving as a unified voice with which to communicate U.S. priorities to local health ministries and other relevant government, donor, and private sector stakeholders.

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Saving Mothers, Giving Life Partnership

Saving Mothers, Giving Life Partnership

Secretary Clinton recently announced that the United States has joined with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Merck for Mothers, Every Mother Counts, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the Saving Mothers, Giving Life partnership to accelerate the reduction in global maternal mortality and strengthen health systems. Partners have pledged more than US $200 million to date.

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GHD Magazine: Saving More Lives Than Ever

GHD Magazine: Saving More Lives Than Ever

September 27, 2012: In the latest edition of Global Health and Diplomacy Magazine, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton writes about the health progress achieved over the past four years and the work still be done. She mentions that we have more than doubled the number of people who get AIDS treatment and that we’ll soon cut maternal mortality by a quarter. How? The answer may surprise you.


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Kaiser Family Foundation: Global Health Diplomacy

Kaiser Family Foundation: Global Health Diplomacy

September 19, 2012: Read the latest policy brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation on Global Health Diplomacy. This brief covers the broader context and history of health diplomacy, including how it has been defined and used. The brief also discusses the history of diplomatic engagement on health, both globally and by the U.S., more specifically.


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Global Health Initiative Next Steps - A Joint Message

Global Health Initiative Next Steps - A Joint Message

July 3, 2012: We want to share with you our blog post concerning the future of our U.S. Government efforts in global health. We are proud of what we have accomplished, and are looking forward to pursuing this new approach to whole of government leadership in health.


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Child Survival: Call to Action

Child Survival: Call to Action

June 14-15, 2012: Secretary Clinton and other global health leaders from around the world met in Washington, D.C. for the Child Survival: Call to Action where countries pledged to accelerate their progress toward reducing child mortality.


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