The International Health Regulations and the U.S.: Implications of an Amended Agreement June 18, 2024 Issue Brief This brief reviews the proposed revisions to the World Health Organization-based agreement known as the International Health Regulations (IHR), and the implications for the U.S. WHO member states are expected to adopt the revised IHR at the World Health Assembly meeting this year. The U.S. government has been a leading proponent of many of the expected revisions to the IHR. In this analysis we also evaluate some of the criticisms of the revisions to the IHR.
The ‘Pandemic Agreement’: What it is, What it isn’t, and What it Could Mean for the U.S. April 1, 2024 Issue Brief Countries are seeking to create a new ‘pandemic agreement’ at WHO to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. This brief explains what the pandemic agreement is, where the U.S. stands on issues included in the agreement, and potential outcomes of the ongoing negotiations. It also evaluates several criticisms of the agreement and the evidence for each.
PEPFAR Policy Resource Hub – PEPFAR COP/ROP Guidance July 2, 2024 Issue Brief The COP/ROP guidance underpins the development of annual plans by both bilateral and regional PEPFAR programs.
The Current International Mpox Emergency and the U.S. Role: An Explainer October 2, 2024 Issue Brief This explainer answers key questions about mpox, the international response to date including the U.S. government’s role, and its challenges. It also discusses how the global emergency might affect the U.S. and the current status of mpox circulation within the U.S.
Assessing Equity in PEPFAR Countries: Analysis of HIV Outcomes by Urban/Rural Residence, Wealth, Sex, and Age October 10, 2024 Issue Brief This analysis examines differences in HIV outcomes by urban/rural residence, wealth quintile, sex, and age in 15 PEPFAR countries and finds that HIV equity gaps were found for some, but not all, subpopulation groups.
PEPFAR Policy Resource Hub – PEPFAR Legislation July 2, 2024 Issue Brief Includes PEPFAR’s original authorizing legislation, as well as each subsequent reauthorization legislation.
The Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic July 25, 2024 Fact Sheet This updated fact sheet provides the latest data on the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, including impact on affected and vulnerable populations, treatment and prevention efforts, and an overview of the U.S. and global responses to the epidemic.
The U.S. Government and Global Health October 15, 2024 Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides an overview of U.S. government global health policy and engagement.
The U.S. Government and Global Health Security July 25, 2023 Issue Brief This brief examines the U.S. government’s efforts in global health security—that is, activities to help countries prepare for and develop capacities to address epidemic and pandemic diseases. It provides history and background, outlines the U.S. agencies carrying out these efforts, describes funding, and highlights key policy issues going forward.
The U.S. Government and the World Health Organization January 21, 2025 Fact Sheet This fact sheet shares information about the World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. government funding and engagement with WHO.
