The Task Force for Global Health

We encourage you to read this compelling The New York Times story. It explores the road ahead for NTD elimination efforts following global shifts, and the innovative ways that countries are integrating treatment campaigns to continue driving the work forward.

Protecting Health Workers and Communities from Ebola CDC's support during an Ebola outbreak helped protect local populations and Americans.

When the DRC announced its 16th Ebola outbreak, the CDC jumped into action. The result? The outbreak was declared over in 3 months, w/ 0 cases reaching the US. We believe investing in the CDC is one of the most cost-effective ways to save lives and enhance global security. 🔗bit.ly/46vLw2R

This powerful @nytimes.com story by @stephanienolen.bsky.social features @taskforce.bsky.social
Director Dr. Pat Lammie's perspective on the future of NTD elimination. Read why partnerships and sustained investment are critical to preserving the gains we've made. #beatNTDs nyti.ms/4tvF4TE

YouTube video by Becoming Better Ancestors Being a Good Ancestor: The Legacy of Dr. Bill Foege (1936–2026)

Becoming Better Ancestors, a learning series featuring our founder Dr. William Foege, shared a moving tribute in his honor. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6d5... #BillFoege #BecomingBetterAncestors #9Lessons #GlobalHealth

#ICYMI: January Dispatches newsletter dropped! The Task Force shares special tributes honoring the legacies of Dr. Foege, Dr. Hinman & Dr. Dowdle - trailblazers in global public health. You can also learn about how we're powering the fight to end NTDs. Check out these & more at the link in our bio.

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Africa CDC launched a Central Data Repository to unify public health data & strengthen early detection, forecasting & coordinated response to health risks. Sponsored by the Global Fund, PHII of @taskforce.bsky.social led core technical work to establish a secure platform. buff.ly/nDMc4Vd 🛟 🧪

As we mark World NTD Day (Jan 30), The Task Force celebrates progress – more than 50 countries have eliminated an NTD - and looks toward finishing the job with our partners: bit.ly/4qTv19d

#WorldNTDDay #beatNTDsO

Disinformation spreads fast, but facts are powerful. By sharing credible, science-based information, we can help strengthen trust in vaccines worldwide. Learn more: www.voicesforvaccines.org/science/disi...

@taskforce.bsky.social mourns the loss of our friend, colleague, mentor and vaccine visionary, Dr. Alan Hinman, who passed away at the age of 88 on January 26. He spent more than 50 years working in public health, devoting his career to a vision of a world without vaccine-preventable diseases.

Bill Foege Tribute - The Task Force for Global Health A TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM H. FOEGE 1936-2026 “Public health might be the greatest measure of kindness, the greatest measure of how to treat each other.” Dr. William H. Foege Task Force for Global Health mourns death and celebrates legacy of Task Force Co-Founder and former CDC Director Dr. William H. Foege The Task Force […]

Yesterday, the world lost one of the greatest and most impactful public health leaders Task Force Founder Dr. William H. (Bill) Foege, who died in Atlanta at the age of 89. Learn about Dr. Foege’s life and legacy: www.taskforce.org/bill-foege-t...

We always look forward to spending time with our dedicated epidemiologists at @taskforce.bsky.social's Polio Surge Capacity Support Program who are working tirelessly with partners on the frontlines of polio eradication efforts! Together, with support from the CDC and GPEI, we can #endpolio!

Today we join the NTD Roundtable to celebrate the recent elimination of #NTDs in Laos, Niger, Vietnam and Senegal. American leadership in ending NTDs has helped ensure health security both at home & abroad. Learn why investments to fight NTDs are so critical: www.usntdroundtable.org.

We are thrilled to highlight this groundbreaking work by the @phinformatics.bsky.social, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social!

You can still make a difference! Join @taskforce.bsky.social as we strengthen the systems that keep us all safe. From delivering life-saving vaccines to ensuring every community is prepared for the next pandemic, your support builds a more resilient world. Support our mission here: bit.ly/48U9FSk

Vivian Singletary stands with arms folded at the bottom of an image on a blue background with the words: "The losses are real, but so too is our capacity to adapt, rebuild and reimagine what public health can be in this uncharted era."

PHII Director Vivian Singletary shares her reflections on the past year and looks forward to what 2026 holds. Read her latest blog: 🛟 🧪
phii.org/reflecting-o...

Almost every child will get RSV by age two. Most kids it hospitalizes were previously healthy.

You should know that RSV is a common and burdensome threat to kid’s health. You should also know we have immunizations for it.

The clock is ticking on your year-end giving! Your gift prevents backsliding and saves lives, decreasing suffering and child mortality worldwide. We partner in nearly 140 countries to deliver vaccines, eliminate disease, and strengthen health systems. Make your year-end gift: bit.ly/48U9FSk

Our December Dispatch is live! Global health is more than statistics—it's the story of preventing suffering and building stronger health systems. From smallpox eradication to eliminating NTDs, celebrate the progress made possible by supporters like you.
Explore our Best Reads of 2025: bit.ly/4oZtfRV

FACE-ing 2025 Written by Rachel Hall-Clifford December 2025 It’s hard to know what to say about 2025. We’ve seen a tidal wave of defunding sweep through global health, causing devastation to programs and people tha...

I've had the good fortune of spending 2025 on sabbatical at the @taskforce.bsky.social supporting ethics and co-design in global health. It was a tumultuous year for our field, and I'm grateful to have spent it with this crew!

Here's a bit of what we did

We are thrilled that @forbes.com has named us one of America's Top 100 Charities! Our rating of 100% for fundraising efficiency reflects our commitment to those we serve and those who support our work. In this challenging time for global health, we are honored to be recognized as a great investment.

Your donation to @taskforce.bsky.social strengthens disease detection processes worldwide, ensuring global pandemic preparedness. Your support empowers experts like Dr. Alphonse Acho, who is helping communities detect outbreaks and track diseases BEFORE they spread globally.🔗bit.ly/4iLx0Jy

@taskforce.bsky.social shares the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Communications Library from the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE).
This resource (posters, flyers, videos) was created with African partners to promote the vital Hepatitis B birth dose vaccine.
See the materials: bit.ly/48SC4Hb

Investment in Global Health Security in Africa and Beyond - The Task Force for Global Health When communities are equipped with strong disease warning systems and people trained to use them, they are able to respond more quickly to threats, limiting the spread of disease. An initiative based primarily in Africa has verified nearly 73,000 threats in the last three years, half of which were flagged within 24 hours.  The program […]

An initiative called Strengthening Outbreak Notification and Response (SONAR) equips 14 countries with national-led disease surveillance and rapid response systems to promote long-term global health security. Learn how SONAR prepares countries to safeguard their communities. ▶️ bit.ly/48hewf3

People like Karen Lollis, who lost her immunity after a life-saving transplant, depend on all of us to be vaccinated. We are working in nearly 140 countries to deliver vaccines and strengthen health systems, protecting those who need it most. Help keep Karen and others safe. Donate: bit.ly/4iLx0Jy

Our colleagues have released a significant statement on the recent ACIP vote to delay the universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccination. This decision reverses decades of progress. For a full understanding of the evidence and the profound impact of this decision, please read more: buff.ly/cwbIpdH

We are remembering our cherished @taskforce.bsky.social colleague, friend, and mentor Dr. Walt Dowdle who died on November 17. His work served millions of people and his contributions will be forever valued by The Task Force and people around the world. Learn more about Dr. Dowdle: bit.ly/3Mr30Gu

Egypt becomes the seventh country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem Cairo/Geneva, 12 November 2025 - The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Egypt has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a historic public health milestone for the country and WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region (WHO EMR). It is the seventh country in WHO EMR to achieve this milestone.

#TBT: @taskforce.bsky.social's International Trachoma Initiative was mentioned in a Nov. 12 press release from @who.int celebrating another country being declared free from trachoma. Egypt has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem! Read now: bit.ly/4pCUsed

Answering Key Questions on Hepatitis B Birth Dose at a Critical Time | CGHE

The hepatitis B birth dose is an evidence-based measure to prevent cancer.

Here’s why it’s so important.

www.globalhep.org/news-blogs/a...

Green background with white text showing a cover of the JPHMP January 2026 journal. Text reads A Time of Public Health Uncertainty, Artificial Intelligence and the Public Health Workforce—Preparing for Our Future, Vivian Singletary, JM, MBA; John M. Auerbach, MBA; David A. Ross, ScD; Edward L. Baker, MD, MPH.

A new article by PHII's Director Vivian Singletary & colleagues in @jphmpdirect.com, “Artificial Intelligence & the Public Health Workforce—Preparing for Our Future,” explores 3 keys to help ready the public health workforce for the prospects & challenges that come with AI.
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November Dispatches: Investment in Global Health Security in Africa and Beyond An initiative called Strengthening Outbreak Notification and Response (SONAR) equips 14 countries with national-led disease surveillance and rapid response systems to promote long-term global health security. Learn how SONAR prepares countries to safeguard their communities from outbreaks and the next pandemic.

#ICYMI: Our November Dispatches are out! This month learn how @taskforce.bsky.social's SONAR initiative strengthens disease response in 14 countries, and how Dr. Kumar V. Udhayakumar's new assay kit can detect hundreds of preventable diseases from a single blood spot. 🔗bit.ly/4pvZ31s