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Hot Off The Press: Our August Newsletter Dispatch reports on The Task Force for Global Health's New Deputy Chief Operations Officer Kenya Casey, reflects on our work in the 2000s, and features stories about a doctor in Sierra Leone who works every day to strengthen his country's public health infrastructure and how a vaccine safety expert in Thailand engages community in vaccine safety surveillance. Read these updates and more: https://bit.ly/augustdispatches

: Brighton Collaboration, a program of The Task Force for Global Health, is growing their community! We encourage you to invite your colleagues to join Brighton. Membership is free and open to everyone working to promote and improve vaccine safety. Members receive access to a members-only LinkedIn group for networking and problem-solving, periodic updates from the vaccine safety field, and opportunities to review and inform new Brighton products, including AESI case definitions. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3KmwwsN

You're invited! Tomorrow we will look at what real-time monitoring is, what it requires, and data needs and decision-making for both IBS and EBS approaches. Uganda will highlight its experience with real-time monitoring, and we will end with a Q&A discussion. Register for the webinar today ▶️ https://bit.ly/3Mf4yQL

Vous êtes invité! Nous examinerons ce qu'est le suivi en temps réel, ce qu'il exige, ainsi que les besoins en données et la prise de décision pour les approches IBS et EBS. L'Ouganda mettra en avant son expérience en matière de suivi en temps réel, et nous terminerons par une discussion sous forme de questions-réponses. S'inscrire au webinaire ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Mf4yQL

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The Task Force for Global Health in the news 📣 Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination Director Dr. John Ward is quoted extensively in this recent Healio article. He speaks about the importance of screening for hepatitis delta virus, a disease that progresses to liver cirrhosis for 80% of patients with the virus. Better screening will also provide a greater understanding of the prevalence and support change in policy and care. Read now: https://bit.ly/4dtBLDL

DYK? Some respiratory viruses can start spreading as early as summer. But fall is usually when respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV start to cause more people to get sick.

Now is a great time to start talking about what actions you’ll take this fall to protect yourself from illnesses so that you can be there for every gathering, large or small.

Use these resources to do your research on how to protect yourself from respiratory viruses: https://bit.ly/3WZd0Zs

World Field Epidemiology Day is September 7! Prepare and participate in this global awareness campaign. Create and share compelling posts on our 2024 theme, "Collaboration is Essential to Field Epidemiology." Hashtag !

Watch 5-minute message from our Director, Dr. Carl Reddy https://youtu.be/cDvBXB0yLek

Share your story & pictures with TEPHINET. Email [email protected] "My Story for World Field Epidemiology Day". We will share and archive on tephinet.org.

💧How can water address the call for a sustainable future this ? This blog post authored by International Coalition for Trachoma Control shows examples from three countries on how the World Health Organization (WHO) and NTD NGO Network toolkit can be used to improve cross sector action and collaboration. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3SQpn8M

Upcoming webinar 📅 We will look at what real-time monitoring is, what it requires, and data needs and decision-making for both IBS and EBS approaches. Presenting countries will highlight their experience with real-time monitoring, and we will end with a Q&A discussion. Register for the webinar ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Mf4yQL

Nous examinerons ce qu'est le suivi en temps réel, ce qu'il exige, ainsi que les besoins en données et la prise de décision pour les approches IBS et EBS. Les pays présentateurs mettront en lumière leur expérience en matière de suivi en temps réel, et nous terminerons par une discussion sous forme de questions-réponses. S'inscrire au webinaire ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Mf4yQL

Brought to you by Africa CDC, World Health Organization African Region and The Task Force for Global Health.

New insights into global health immunization 💉🌍 A recent study published in “Vaccine”, co-authored by Dr. Joe Bresee and Dr. Malembe Ebama of The Task Force for Global Health, sheds light on healthcare providers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding seasonal influenza vaccines (SIV) to identify factors influencing SIV uptake. We're proud of the work being done to ensure vaccines reach the most vulnerable populations worldwide.
🔗 Read the full study:

Healthcare personnel acceptance and recommendations for influenza vaccine in twelve low- and middle-income countries: A pooled analysis from 2018 to 2020 Although healthcare personnel (HCP) are targeted for influenza vaccination they typically underutilize vaccines especially in low- and middle-income c…

RSV is common among children but the symptoms can be devastating. Lauren shares in a blog post for our Voices for Vaccines program what it was like when her two-month old baby became infected. She encourages other parents to protect their children and consider getting the RSV vaccine that has been developed and available for pregnant women. There is also a preventive medication babies can take during their first season. Read more about her story: https://bit.ly/4cv3Ycj

How RSV Affects the Whole Family Starting daycare at the peak of cold and flu season was a choice that, for us and for many working parents in the United States, wasn’t really a choice at all.

Join the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination and INHSU for a "Hepatitis C Intervention Symposium" for doctors, nurses and frontline health care workers. Learn how to implement different evidence-based interventions for hepatitis C (HCV) in your setting, such as point-of-care testing, dried blood spot testing, peer support, HCV care navigation and medical record auditing.

Friday, Sep 27 9:30 am-3 pm ET
Location: The Task Force for Global Health (330 W Ponce de Leon, Decatur GA)
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3Wx3ZX4

: Did you catch the interview with Dr. Silvia Bino of Institute of Public Health Albania? A partner with The Task Force for Global Health's PIVI program, Dr. Bino shares the importance of building vaccination programs. Watch now 🎥

Interview with Dr Silvia Bino, Institute of Public Health Albania

The Task Force for Global Health in the news 🎉 WABE aired a piece with "Shot in the Arm" Director/Producer Scott Hamilton Kennedy and Executive Producer Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson during the "All Things Considered" program. They spoke about their film, which provides an insightful overview of the topic of vaccine misinformation and the fall-out from that. We were proud to host a special screening of the film Tuesday evening as part of our 40th anniversary celebrations. Learn more:

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talks producing film on vaccine hesitancy Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy joined “All Things Considered” to talk about "Shot in the Arm," a documentary on vaccines.

Still smiling after last night's screening of "Shot in the Arm" which included a special panel discussion with Director/Producer Scott Hamilton Kennedy, Executive Producer Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, The Task Force for Global Health's Chief Science and Programs Officer Dr. Nancy Knight and The Task Force's Voices for Vaccines Program Director Karen Ernst. This screening was part of our 40th anniversary celebration events, and we appreciate everyone who attended. Learn more abour our 40 years of impact: www.taskforce.org/40-years/

Today at , former The Task Force for Global Health board member and current advisor to The Task Force's Center for Vaccine Equity Dr. Walter Orenstein received the Immunization Services Division Directors Award from CDC. Dr. Orenstein has spent his career developing, promoting and expanding vaccination strategies to enhance disease prevention. Congratulations, Dr. Orenstein!

Are you at ? Come visit The Task Force for Global Health booth with Public Health Informatics Institute to learn more about our work and opportunities to engage with us!

Vaccines are miracles!! A terrific opening plenary session at with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), and Dr. Patrick O'Carroll, President and CEO of The Task Force for Global Health!

Attending ? Excited to see you at the 3-day in-person event hosted by CDC,
CDC Foundation, and The Task Force for Global Health in Atlanta, Georgia from Aug 12-14! The provides the opportunity for over 1,500 immunization partners to connect. More information here: https://bit.ly/3SsXsvt

Indigenous and nomadic communities vary significantly in terms of their cultural practices, spoken languages, and socioeconomic and political status. However, many indigenous communities share common challenges in accessing eye health services, including interventions for trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.

Learn how Colombia is improving health equity for indigenous populations by implementing people-centered and rights-based approaches to health care. 🔗https://bit.ly/4fH2a2L International Coalition for Trachoma Control PAHO-WHO Community Eye Health Journal International Trachoma Initiative

For Dr. Nida Ali, a Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination Hepatitis Evaluation Research & Outreach (HERO) Fellow, eliminating viral hepatitis is not just a public health challenge, it's personal. In 2012, Dr. Ali's mother lost her battle to hepatitis C because she was diagnosed late and, at that time, had no access to the current treatment regimens. This had a profound personal effect on Dr. Nida Ali and charted her career in public health. Read more about Dr. Ali’s story: https://bit.ly/3WwpSFW

Saving People from Hepatitis Is Personal for Dr. Nida Ali - The Task Force for Global Health Photo courtesy of Dr. Nida Ali. For Dr. Nida Ali, eliminating viral hepatitis is not just a public health challenge, it’s personal. In 2012, Dr. Ali’s mother lost her battle to hepatitis C because she was diagnosed late and at that time, had no access to the current treatment regimens. This had ...

Join The Task Force for Global Health next week for a private screening of Shot In The Arm followed by a panel discussion on Tuesday, August 13 at 5:30 pm at the Marriott Marquis Ballroom in Atlanta, GA. The panel discussion will be moderated by The Task Force Chief Science and Program Officer Dr. Nancy Knight and will feature Shot In The Arm Director/Producer Scott Hamilton Kennedy, Shot In The Arm Executive Producer Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Voices for Vaccines Director Karen Ernst. More details about the event and registration ▶️ https://bit.ly/3SAaRlw

🎉 A week ago The Task Force for Global Health released our Fiscal Year 2023 annual report “A Positive Force for Change.” If you haven’t had a chance, check it now to learn more about the impact of our work and partnerships in improving health worldwide ➡️ https://bit.ly/46tBoX9

One week away 🗓️ CDC, CDC Foundation and The Task Force for Global Health are hosting the National Immunization Conference (NIC) 2024 in Atlanta, GA from August 12-14, 2024. NIC 2024 is a three-day in-person event that provides the opportunity for over 1,500 immunization contributors and partners from the public and private sectors to connect. Register now: https://bit.ly/3SsXsvt

The Task Force for Global Health welcomes Dr. Alicia Fry as our new Director of the Center for Vaccine Equity 🎉 From serving as Director of Clinical Operations and Health Services at the Fulton County Board of Health to working in various roles at the CDC for 23 years, Dr. Fry brings a wealth of leadership experience. Learn more about Dr. Fry: https://bit.ly/4fqRepM

: Last week young African leaders from the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders visited The Task Force for Global Health to learn more about our work. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to meet some emerging African leaders while they are at Georgia State University learning about leadership in public management.

: Our July Newsletter Dispatch reports on The Task Force for Global Health’s New Director of the Center for Vaccine Equity Dr. Alicia Fry, reflects on our work in the 1990s and shares our FY2023 Annual Report. We also feature stories on why saving people from hepatitis is personal for Dr. Nida Ali, and how our PIVI program partners around the world to build vaccination programs. Read these updates and more: https://bit.ly/4dmcZ8j

IT'S LIVE!! Check out The Task Force for Global Health's annual report “A Positive Force for Change.” Our reach is expansive, and our hallmark is innovation. Through this report, we are delighted to showcase the impact of our partnerships. Across our diverse portfolio of nearly 20 programs, one thing is clear: The Task Force for Global Health is having a greater impact than ever before in improving health worldwide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46tBoX9

Annual Report 2023 - The Task Force for Global Health A POSITIVE FORCE FOR CHANGE SCROLL DOWN As The Task Force for Global Health approached our 40th anniversary, we reflected on what it means to be a positive force for change.  With programs that serve 150+ countries, tackling a range of diseases and health needs, our work takes many forms. Among the...

In honor of World Hepatitis Day on Sunday, The Task Force for Global Health congratulates all of our Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination’s Elimination Champions for 2024! The Elimination Champions Awards recognize the outstanding contributions made by individuals who have demonstrated remarkable efforts in improving political commitment, policies, and programs that accelerate progress toward hepatitis elimination, particularly in areas with limited resources. Read more about this year’s winners: www.globalhep.org/elimination-champions