Research & Analysis

What $50 Billion for U.S. Foreign Affairs Changes for Global Health

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PEPFAR's former chief of staff describes how new legislation marks a turning point for U.S. foreign assistance

A Service Yezu Mwiza nurse hands medication to an HIV patient, who is also suffering from malaria, at her home, in Gatumba, Burundi, on April 19, 2013.

Sovereignty vs. Multilateralism Is the Wrong Debate in Global Health

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Seed Global Health CEO: countries need a global health model where sovereignty sets the agenda and multilateralism enables it

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau shakes hands with African Union Commission Chair Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, at the African Union headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 28, 2026.

The Lusaka Agenda Shows the Power of Community Voices

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By prioritizing primary health-care systems led by locals, the Lusaka Agenda can transition power back to Africa

Medical workers are seen at the health centre in the commune of Wangata during a vaccination campaign against the outbreak of Ebola, in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 23, 2018. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe

Beyond Thimerosal: Preserving Vaccine Access Amid Growing Hesitation

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Vaccine ingredients such as thimerosal have long safety records. U.S. discourse could sow dangerous doubt among global partners

A worker holds a malaria vaccine vial to administer to a child, at Chileka Health Center, in Lilongwe, Malawi.

President Trump's Mark on Global Health and Human Rights

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A nation that gave birth to grand societal achievements has now shattered the norms and values of international policy

U.S. President Donald Trump sits at his desk, behind a hat that reads "America is back" at the White House, in Washington, DC, on February 3, 2026.

The Overlooked Benefits of Health Aid to Donor Countries

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A recent study outlines how health development assistance creates economic gains for donor countries

A U.S. flag is reflected in the windows of the shuttered former offices of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2025.

The WHO Could Mend Its U.S. Breakup By Playing the Waiting Game

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The World Health Organization still has a trump card to play in its contested separation with the United States

A WHO flag is pictured during the 70th World Health Assembly, at the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 23, 2017.

India's Tuberculosis Patients, One Year After USAID's Dismantling

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Loss of U.S. aid caused community care interruptions that increase the risk of drug-resistant TB

Ramesh Kumar, 45, sits outside a public hospital after another day spent seeking affordable tuberculosis treatment, at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, in New Delhi, on November 28, 2025.

Indonesia Delays Sugary Drink Taxes, Yet Again

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Conceived a decade ago, Indonesia's tax on sugar-sweetened beverages is now tied to an easy-to-miss economic target

A street vendor prepares drinks for sale at Jatinegara, a traditional market in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 21, 2020.

Expanding the Mexico City Policy Undermines Global Health

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A new rule prohibits U.S. foreign assistance from projects supporting or discussing abortion, gender identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion

Mexican property manager Iran Sosa, who co-founded the Nunca Madres (Never Mothers) global online community for Spanish-speaking women in 2021 with Colombian commodities trader Isabel Cortes to address the lack of spaces where Latinas can discuss social issues and cultural taboos surrounding motherhood decisions, participates in a roundtable discussion in partnership with Wikimedia on the future of non-maternity, held as part of International Women's Day, in Mexico City, on March 12, 2025.

What U.S. Withdrawal From the World Health Organization Means for Africa

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A Chatham House fellow explains how, from an African perspective, the decision stripped away comforting assumptions about global health cooperation

A woman and her child, who is suffering from malnourishment, wait for care at the emergency ward of Dikwa Primary Health Center, where children are stabilized for severe malnutrition, following the withdrawal of USAID support, in Dikwa, Borno State, Nigeria, on August 27, 2025.

Cost-Effective Reforms to Save Mothers' Lives in Cambodia

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An OB-GYN and health administrator recounts how practical, inexpensive strategies improved maternal care at his rural hospital

Suang Sreang, 27, who is pregnant and due to give birth within days, waits to receive supplies at Wat Por Sovannaram refugee camp, in Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia, on December 13, 2025.