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

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

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

#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

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...

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. buff.ly/FA5WjPD 🛟 🧪

#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

#GivingTuesday is Next Tuesday! Let's make a global impact.   @taskforce.bsky.social is on the ground in 140 countries delivering vaccines, fighting outbreaks (mpox, Ebola), and strengthening health systems under pressure.   Join us ▶️bit.ly/4i7nNuF

🇹🇿 "Clarer Mwansasu, NTD control programme manager in the Ministry of Health, said that by the end of 2024 Tanzania had reduced the number of people requiring anti-parasitic chemotherapy for NTDs by 76%." #beatNTDs @sightsavers.bsky.social @uniting.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d44...

The Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination's Annual Report is here! 🌎It highlights a year of progress—from launching COR-HEPB, to publishing elimination status reports for 33 countries, to advancing diplomacy through the UN Group of Friends. 🔗www.globalhep.org/about/cghe-a...

Join us this Wednesday for our monthly Vaccine Advocates workshop. We’re going to be talking about how to navigate vaccine conversations with family members (with the holidays on their way). We’ll have fun and learn a lot. Sign up here: bit.ly/4i1i7SP

We're excited to share @cwwatlanta.bsky.social's official STH Convening Memo! In July, they hosted over 40 STH professionals to develop solutions to support the WHO 2030 NTD Road Map targets and discuss pathways for sustainable drug access and delivery beyond 2030. Read and share: bit.ly/4qXWOFR

#TBT to a crucial conversation! Nearly 200 people gathered at The Task Force for Global Health last month to discuss Atlanta’s vital role as a global health hub. Missed the insightful discussion? You can watch the highlights and key takeaways here: bit.ly/43v9sSK

Our October Dispatch is officially live, and it's a must-read edition. You'll hear from Atlanta leaders about the next steps for global health.🌏Plus, get the inside story on how @taskforce.bsky.social rapidly convened experts at the The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center: bit.ly/4qxDS0B

When we talk about needing 'herd immunity' to disease, kids like Beckett are why.

Today is #WorldPolioDay! Our TEPHINET program supports public health leaders like Razia Mahmodi, creator of APMIS, a vital digital platform tracking vaccinations in Afghanistan. It enables 7,000+ health workers to collect real-time data, even offline, ensuring no child is left behind. bit.ly/3L63ocQ

On #WorldPolioDay, we honor Dr. Tessema Assegid Kebede, a senior epidemiologist whose dedication in regions like Somalia has helped reduce polio in 16 countries. "Polio somewhere is polio everywhere," he shares. Join the fight to #endpolio. Read his full story: bit.ly/47teMr0 🌍

#TBT: A Sept. 21 article in the Palawan News mentions how The Task Force played a role in strengthening local capacity to detect and respond to health emergencies in the Philippines, “City Health trains 719 barangay frontliners for outbreak response.” Read now ➡️ bit.ly/4nW85og

Stay current on what is happening in global health! 🌍 Subscribe to the @taskforce.bsky.social newsletter for updates on disease-fighting programs, vaccine access, and field stories. Join us in building a healthier world. 👉 bit.ly/3Ivu6Le

Meet Jana Manning in the latest installment of @taskforce.bsky.social's "This Is My Story" series. She opens up about what inspired her global health career and what she loves most about her job. Watch now: bit.ly/4n72la0

Dr. Meng-Yu Chen works with SONAR, an initiative of the The Global Fund implemented by @taskforce.bsky.social to help local teams improve their ability to find and stop outbreaks. Her journey highlights the importance of knowledge exchange in global health. Read more: bit.ly/4om0G1q

@taskforce.bsky.social was honored to host a team from the Africa CDC! The visit was an opportunity for our @phinformatics.bsky.social to share insights into how The Task Force for Global Health operates, including an overview our other programs. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do!

#TBT: @taskforce.bsky.social#TBTexperts participated in the high-level week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from Sept. 23-27 focused on key global health issues, including hepatitis elimination. Learn more: bit.ly/46FsaZJ #UNGA80

At the #DecaturBookFestival, we hosted a panel at @taskforce.bsky.social! Thanks to moderator Rickey Bevington and our speakers from @cartercenter.bsky.social#DecaturBookFestival CARE USA, The Task Force and CDC Foundation for highlighting how Atlanta is a global health hub. #GlobalHealth #Atlanta

Don't miss our event at the #DecaturBookFestival! Join us TOMORROW Oct 4, at 1 PM for "Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health." Hear from experts at @taskforce.bsky.social, CDC Foundation, @cartercenter.bsky.social, and CARE. Tall Tales Book Shop will be on-site. Learn more: bit.ly/3JHcCf2

@taskforce.bsky.social is excited to announce a partnership with Novartis and our MedSurplus Alliance program! Novartis is joining the Kits4Life program to repurpose surplus clinical trial supplies and equipment. Learn more about this partnership: bit.ly/3KLhHDo

Join us at the #DecaturBookFestival for a special panel, "Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health," on Oct. 4, at 1 PM. Hear from experts at @taskforce.bsky.social, @cartercenter.bsky.social#DecaturBookFestival CDC Foundation, and CARE as they discuss how Atlanta is shaping global health. 🔗 bit.ly/3JHcCf2

We join the world today in remembering President Jimmy Carter on his birthday. His lifelong commitment to compassion and service has inspired generations. His friendship with our Co-Founder Dr. Bill Foege reflects a bond rooted in advancing global health and a shared vision for a better world.

Just dropped 🗞️ Check out the newest Dispatches to learn more about @taskforce.bsky.social's presence at #UNGA80 through our Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination and join us in celebrating the impact of field epidemiologists. Explore these stories and more at bit.ly/4gMTJUx,

Our PIVI program is proud to partner with Guyana on the launch of their National Influenza Vaccine Programme! PIVI is committed to protecting public health and helping countries deliver life-saving respiratory virus vaccines. Read more about this historic step: bit.ly/3W2UgYI

@cwwatlanta.bsky.social, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social, launched of their website’s newest resource, the #STH Resources Hub! The STH Resources Hub centralizes key STH-related documents and data sources. Visit the Hub today: bit.ly/4mN5lZQ

Join us at the #DecaturBookFestival on Oct 4 at 1 PM for "Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health” panel. Hear from @taskforce.bsky.social, CDC Foundation, @cartercenter.bsky.social#DecaturBookFestival, and CARE. Moderated by Ricky Bevington. Learn how Atlanta impacts the world! Details: bit.ly/3JHcCf2

@taskforce.bsky.social's @faceofhealth.bsky.social program had a busy summer! Catch up on their latest news, including their new director Tim Cunningham, a collaboration with WHO, and a podcast on peace building in public health. Find out more: bit.ly/4mdXtzr

Karen lost her vaccine immunity after a stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. She now depends on herd immunity - when enough people are vaccinated to protect vulnerable individuals. Her story reminds us that vaccines protect our entire community. Read her story: bit.ly/4goyBUt.

How is Atlanta fostering a healthier world? Find out on Sat, Oct 4 at 1 PM at @taskforce.bsky.social! Hear from leaders at CDC Foundation, @cartercenter.bsky.social, CARE, and The Task Force. Moderated by Rickey Bevington. Learn more at bit.ly/3JHcCf2. #DecaturBoo#DecaturBookFestival

Have you scheduled your flu shot yet? Verywell Health spoke with @taskforce.bsky.social's Respiratory Virus Prevention and Preparedness Director, Dr. Joe Bresee, about what you need to know this fall. Read now: bit.ly/4prGL2c

🌍 What’s next for global health? Let’s talk. Join us at the Decatur Book Festival for: Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health: A Community Dialogue 📅 Sat, Oct 4 | 🕐 1 PM 📍 bit.ly/3JHcCf2

#ICYMI: Former @taskforce.bsky.social President and CEO, Dr. Dave Ross, authored a piece about embracing innovation as a way to improve public health, Bringing AI to the front lines of Public Health: A Call to Action. Read now: bit.ly/3URztXz

#TBT: @taskforce.bsky.social welcomed Dr. Tim Cunningham in August as the new Director of Focus Area for Compassion and Ethics! An actor, clown, nurse and global health advocate, learn more about what inspires him to cultivate compassionate health systems and foster well-being: bit.ly/45Q63Q5

Malawi and Bangladesh are making tremendous strides in the fight against soil-transmitted helminth infections. Learn how these countries, with support from our @cwwatlanta.bsky.social program, are creating lasting, sustainable health gains. Learn more: bit.ly/41vl6vQ

📰 Our August Newsletter Dispatch just dropped, and it’s packed with all the latest updates. Check out our FY24 Annual Report, learn more about one vaccine advocate sharing her story and meet the new Program Director of FACE Dr. Tim Cunningham. Read these stories and more now: bit.ly/45UEsff

A new digital hub is here! Check out COR-HEPB, the new platform from the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination. It's a central resource for hepatitis B research in low- and middle-income countries, designed to speed up disease elimination. Explore it now: cor-hepb.org

"My housemate caught measles from me. He was vaccinated, but didn't get nearly as sick and recovered after a few days' rest." The power of vaccination in action. www.voicesforvaccines.org/i-was-health...

To mark 10 years of impact, Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) is honoring the community members, health workers, government officials, and field staff essential to their mission. Watch their #ChampionsOfChamps digital campaign to hear their stories: bit.ly/4mdQBmh