http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/ en Copyright 2012 2012-05-11T17:46:59+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/the-protection-of-health-care-in-armed-and-civil-conflict http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/the-protection-of-health-care-in-armed-and-civil-conflict According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, "in terms of number of people affected, violence, both real and threatened, against health-care workers, facilities and beneficiaries is one of the biggest, most complex, and yet most under-recognized humanitarian issues today." This event on May 11, 2012, will discuss these developments and review integrated strategies to protect health care in times of armed conflict and civil strife. 2012-05-11T16:46:59+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/the-history-of-the-international-aids-conference http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/the-history-of-the-international-aids-conference Please join the CSIS Global Health Policy Center to look at the history of the International AIDS Conference. At the event, CSIS' Katherine Bliss will discuss the findings of her two-year historical analysis of the evolution of the international AIDS conference, from its first meeting in 1985 to the upcoming conference in Washington, DC, this July. Infectious Disease, Humanitarian Aid, Measurement & Accountability, Publications 2012-03-28T18:52:31+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/a-conversation-with-dr-thomas-frieden http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/a-conversation-with-dr-thomas-frieden In the leadup to AIDS2012, please join CSIS for our second event looking at the future of global HIV/AIDS efforts. Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will outline the current status of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and how U.S. contributions to global HIV/AIDS efforts synergistically tie together with the U.S. domestic response. Infectious Disease, Humanitarian Aid, Measurement & Accountability 2012-03-22T15:09:35+00:00 http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/blog/entry/vaccines-and-new-media-film-festival-recap/ http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/blog/entry/vaccines-and-new-media-film-festival-recap/ Please join us for a video “film festival” focusing on vaccines and new media. The event will explore how global health organizations and private foundations are making the case for U.S. investments in global immunization, using internet videos and social media to reach U.S. policymakers and the American public. Infectious Disease, Pandemic Preparedness, Humanitarian Aid, Maternal & Child Health, Measurement & Accountability, Multimedia 2012-03-16T15:41:37+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/signup/the-global-health-initiative-gender-and-integration http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/signup/the-global-health-initiative-gender-and-integration Please join us for an event to explore how the GHI approach on gender is meeting the broader health needs of women and girls. The keynote address will be followed by a panel discussion on GHI implementation of gender programing at the country level, including access to essential health services and linkages between HIV/AIDS and family planning/reproductive health. Infectious Disease, Humanitarian Aid, Maternal & Child Health, Measurement & Accountability 2012-03-13T15:23:03+00:00 https://csis.org/event/water-and-food-security-challenges-regional-perspectives https://csis.org/event/water-and-food-security-challenges-regional-perspectives Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Project on Global Water Policy and Global Food Security Project for a public discussion regarding the challenges that developing nations face in efficiently managing water resources as they increase food production to meet the needs of growing populations. Infectious Disease, Maternal & Child Health, Water & Sanitation 2012-03-06T17:24:15+00:00 http://csis.org/event/call-fight-ntds http://csis.org/event/call-fight-ntds A growing number of African leaders as well as foreign public and private sector entities are focusing their attention on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Please join CSIS, the Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, and the World Bank for a discussion on emerging African leadership in the fight against NTDs, the London Declaration, and how multi-sectorial partnerships are shaping eradication efforts. Infectious Disease, Humanitarian Aid, Maternal & Child Health, Water & Sanitation, Measurement & Accountability 2012-02-28T17:08:54+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/signup/the-american-faith-community-s-contributions-to-global-health http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/signup/the-american-faith-community-s-contributions-to-global-health Please join us as we launch a new event series looking at the future of global HIV/AIDS efforts in the lead up to AIDS2012. Our kick off session will put a spotlight on the American faith community, and its contributions, special partnerships, and assets in the fight against HIV/AIDS.  Infectious Disease, Humanitarian Aid 2012-01-30T14:01:29+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/csis-conference-on-the-strategic-power-of-vaccines http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/csis-conference-on-the-strategic-power-of-vaccines The second CSIS High-Level Forum on U.S. Leadership in Global Health will place a focus on vaccines as instruments of U.S. global leadership in pursuit of security and economic interests at home and abroad, in close enduring partnerships with corporations, foundations, multilateral organizations, and other countries. Infectious Disease, Pandemic Preparedness, Humanitarian Aid, Maternal & Child Health, Measurement & Accountability 2011-12-09T04:43:03+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/emerging-practices-in-global-health-cooperation http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/emerging-practices-in-global-health-cooperation Please join the CSIS Global Health Policy Center for a half-day seminar focused on the activities, practices, and strategies that characterize the global health outreach of Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa, or the BRICS. Humanitarian Aid, Measurement & Accountability 2011-12-06T14:07:12+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/the-new-usaid-global-health-strategy- http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/the-new-usaid-global-health-strategy- Please join us on Monday, November 28 for the public launch of the new USAID Global Health Strategy. Dr. Pablos-Mendez, leader of the USAID Global Health Bureau, will give formal remarks on the strategy's development process, core components, and anticipated impact on the world's most pressing health challenges. A Q&A session with the audience will follow. 2011-11-28T12:56:15+00:00 http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/pages/685/ http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/pages/685/ The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU's Schieffer School of Journalism invite you to the next session of the CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogue on U.S. Leadership in Global Health. Moderated by Bob Shieffer, panelists include: J. Stephen Morrison (CSIS), Thomas R. Frieden (CDC), Representative Kay Granger (R-TX), and Susan Dentzer (Health Affairs & PBS.) Humanitarian Aid, Measurement & Accountability 2011-10-11T14:20:40+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/outcomes-of-the-un-high-level-meeting-on-noncommunicable-diseases http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/outcomes-of-the-un-high-level-meeting-on-noncommunicable-diseases Join CSIS for a robust discussion of the outcomes of the UN high-level meeting and how member states and global health leaders intend to carry forward the push to reverse the emerging NCD epidemic. Dr. Nils Daulaire, Director of the Office of Global Health Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will kick off the event with a keynote address on the major achievements and outcomes of the high-level meeting, areas of unresolved tension and disagreement, and critical follow on steps over the next two years. Noncommunicable Diseases, Measurement & Accountability 2011-09-29T18:26:27+00:00 How do we scale public-private partnerships to facilitate growth and development in rural areas? Villages at "the last mile" tend to be ignored by most organizations as they are difficult to reach and usually inaccessible. The challenge of cost-effective transport infrastructure limits the effectiveness of all interventions directed toward rural communities – from food security and health to education and livelihoods. Riders for Health has found a solution to this problem by utilizing a variety of modalities and innovative financing mechanisms. This event will explore how Riders has leveraged government, philanthropic and commercial capital to deliver cost effective, sustainable and universal health access in The Gambia. The event will be held from 10:00am - 11:30am. Please RSVP to Lee Williams at lwilliams@csis.org. Infectious Disease, Pandemic Preparedness, Humanitarian Aid 2011-09-23T13:13:01+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/the-challenge-of-chronic-diseases-in-the-americas http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/the-challenge-of-chronic-diseases-in-the-americas Please join a session with Dr. Jon Andrus, Deputy Director of PAHO, to consider the major challenges posed by chronic diseases/NCDs in the Americas and to learn how PAHO will participate in the UN meetings, including Wellness Week and the High-Level Meetings, themselves. Dr. Andrus will also introduce the Pan American Forum for Action on Chronic Diseases, which is intended to serve as a platform for coordinating government, private sector, and civil society action in advocating for greater awareness of chronic diseases/NCDs and helping to scale up activities designed to prevent and control chronic diseases/NCDs in the Americas over the long-term. Noncommunicable Diseases, Measurement & Accountability 2011-09-12T13:58:35+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/Japan http://smartglobalhealth.org/Japan Nearly four months ago, the March 11th Great East Japan Earthquake rocked Japan, destroying lives and infrastructure, and triggering a devastating tsunami and nuclear reactor crisis. Please join us Thursday, July 14, as prominent Japanese experts reflect on the aftermath of the triple disasters and discuss Japan’s options for reconstructing and reforming essential public health services and managing the long term radiation impacts. Infectious Disease, Humanitarian Aid, Water & Sanitation, Noncommunicable Diseases, Measurement & Accountability 2011-07-14T14:47:36+00:00 https://csis.org/event/growing-cost-and-prevalence-people-multiple-chronic-conditions https://csis.org/event/growing-cost-and-prevalence-people-multiple-chronic-conditions Dr. Gerard Anderson, professor of health policy and management and international health at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School Public Health, will share his recent keynote presentation from the 50th anniversary celebration of the OECD. His talk will focus on an important disconnect we face in combatting NCDs : while half of the cost of medical care in most industrialized countries goes toward the treatment of people with multiple NCDs, the research infrastructure, clinical education, payment and delivery systems and quality metrics are not oriented to effectively treat this population. Noncommunicable Diseases 2011-07-07T14:20:01+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/overseas-medical-research-laboratories http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/overseas-medical-research-laboratories On June 28, the CSIS Global Health Policy Center will release a project report on the U.S. Department of Defense overseas medical research laboratories. The report is the product of a careful, year-long independent analysis of the laboratories' contributions to military readiness and global infectious disease research, the challenges that constrain their performance and threaten their sustainability, and a vision for their future that would put them on the best course to continued success. Infectious Disease, Pandemic Preparedness, Humanitarian Aid, Measurement & Accountability 2011-06-28T20:38:09+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/goosby http://smartglobalhealth.org/goosby The UN’s High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS concluded with the unanimous adoption by UN member states of an ambitious set of new, time-bound targets for dramatically increasing access to HIV treatment and prevention by 2015. The U.S. played a pivotal role in shaping the meeting’s outcomes. Please join us as Ambassador Eric Goosby reviews the outcomes of the UN high-level meeting and the future of U.S. global AIDS policy. Infectious Disease, Maternal & Child Health 2011-06-28T13:23:53+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/GoingForward http://smartglobalhealth.org/GoingForward On June 13, 2011 the GAVI Alliance convened its inaugural pledging conference in London and succeeded in raising a record $4.3 billion. At the meeting, the U.S. announced its first ever multi-year commitment totaling $450 million. These new pledges will support a dramatic expansion of vaccine delivery in GAVI eligible countries. What challenges lie ahead in terms of managing these increased resources and continuing to expand vaccine coverage in an increasingly complex context? What makes GAVI a smart investment for its donors? How does GAVI support the goals of the U.S. Global Health Initiative? Infectious Disease, Pandemic Preparedness, Humanitarian Aid, Measurement & Accountability 2011-06-27T19:06:29+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/blogcontest2 http://smartglobalhealth.org/blogcontest2 Do you think it's possible to create a unified social movement for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), akin to the movements that already exist for individual chronic diseases? In the second round of our blog contest on NCDs, we want to hear your thoughts on why civil society has yet to mobilize around this cause and if you think they ever will. Let us know what you think and have your entry posted on the front page of SmartGlobalHealth.org! Noncommunicable Diseases 2011-06-24T13:01:13+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/ncd-ministerial-conference-outcomes-and-next-steps http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/ncd-ministerial-conference-outcomes-and-next-steps A major milestone in combating chronic disease took place last week in Moscow—the first ever global ministerial conference on healthy lifestyles and non communicable diseases (NCDs). Please join CSIS on Wednesday, May 4, for a briefing on the outcomes of this conference and next steps in the lead up to the September UN High Level Meeting on Non Communicable Diseases. Noncommunicable Diseases 2011-05-04T12:50:33+00:00 http://csis.org/event/tackling-malaria-through-private-sector-partnerships http://csis.org/event/tackling-malaria-through-private-sector-partnerships In Equatorial Guinea, malaria is the leading cause of death for children under the age of five and impacts the lives of all citizens. Falling on World Malaria Day, this event will discuss the role of the private sector in the ongoing fight against malaria in the developing world. A distinguished panel of health and private sector professionals will analyze projects like those being implemented in Equatorial Guinea and assess what lessons can be learned and applied in other contexts, specifically through this unique public-private partnership model. 2011-04-25T12:25:51+00:00 http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/tobaccocontrol http://smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/tobaccocontrol Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will offer his vision for the future of global tobacco control efforts. With only five months left until the September 2011 UN High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and just days prior to the Ministerial Meeting in Moscow on NCDs, Dr. Frieden will reflect on the major achievements and gaps in international tobacco control since the founding of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Humanitarian Aid, Noncommunicable Diseases, Measurement & Accountability, Past Events 2011-04-14T15:49:17+00:00 https://csis.org/event/social-franchising-and-health https://csis.org/event/social-franchising-and-health On April 11th, we will discuss the use of the social franchise model to strengthen the private sector’s delivery of health care services, with a particular focus on the role of private sector social franchising in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries. Noncommunicable Diseases, Measurement & Accountability 2011-04-11T20:03:22+00:00 http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/CSIS_Blog_Contest_2011 http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/page/s/CSIS_Blog_Contest_2011 With the September 2011 United Nations High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) approaching, the CSIS Global Health Policy Center wants to focus on the opportunities and challenges that the global epidemic of NCDs presents. In addition to the series of high level speakers coming to CSIS to speak on the topic, we want to hear from you! Noncommunicable Diseases 2011-04-01T19:52:55+00:00 http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/blog/entry/shaping-the-future-of-global-health-and-development/ http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/blog/entry/shaping-the-future-of-global-health-and-development/ Research Triangle Park, NC - FHI and the Triangle Global Consortium will bring together leaders from around the world to the Research Triangle Park for an in-depth conversation titled, “Shaping the Future of Global Health and Development.” This unique gathering provides a platform to discuss state-of-the-art technologies, research findings and key policies issues, while highlighting North Carolina’s contributions to the global health and development sector. 2011-04-01T17:40:05+00:00 http://csis.org/event/regional-approach-strengthing-health-systems-central-and-south-asia http://csis.org/event/regional-approach-strengthing-health-systems-central-and-south-asia On Tuesday, March 29, we will discuss the potential for regional and cross-border efforts to strengthen health systems in Central and South Asia with Dr. Gijs Walraven, Director of the Aga Khan Health Services of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). 2011-03-29T18:05:36+00:00 https://csis.org/event/transforming-south-african-health-system https://csis.org/event/transforming-south-african-health-system The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a forum with the South African Minister of Health, The Hon. Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi. Infectious Disease, Maternal & Child Health, Noncommunicable Diseases, Measurement & Accountability 2011-03-29T17:58:12+00:00 http://csis.org/event/world-water-day-learning-forum-making-progress http://csis.org/event/world-water-day-learning-forum-making-progress On World Water Day, CSIS and the WASH Advocacy Initiative invite you to join us for a series of interactive sessions designed to share success and failures in water, sanitation, and hygiene programming in developing countries. Infectious Disease, Humanitarian Aid, Measurement & Accountability 2011-03-21T18:47:40+00:00