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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It is always a pleasure welcoming Humphrey Fellows from the @emoryrollins.bsky.social! Yesterday, we had the opportunity to meet the 2026-2027 Fellows, share our work, and exchange ideas around our commitment to global health. We are excited to stay connected!! 🌎

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We remember Dr. Jim Laney, former Emory president and Task Force board member emeritus, who died yesterday at age 98. His vision helped establish our partnership with Emory in 1984, a collaboration that has flourished for more than four decades. We are grateful for his leadership and lasting legacy.

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ World Field Epidemiology Day is on September 7! This year’s theme, "Protecting Communities from Behind the Scenes: The Power of Field Epidemiology," honors the unsung heroes whose daily work stops outbreaks before they start. Submit your storyby August 10: bit.ly/4x5XkUB

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

#IAS shows us that the tools to end HIV transmission exist. To achieve zero new infections, national programs must remove structural barriers, engage affected communities, and promote people-centered care. Read our new report: www.zerohiv.org

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Tomorrow is World Hepatitis Day, and we are proud to highlight Dr. John Ward, Director and founder of @globalhep.bsky.social, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social. Dr. Ward, his team, and their partners are driving the global effort to eliminate viral hepatitis. Learn more: www.globalhep.org

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Integration makes sense! Disease silos create fragmented care. New hepatitis infections are 11x higher in England and 46x higher in Australia than new HIV infections. See the case for a "one-stop-shop" model for HIV and hepatitis care in a new report: www.zerohiv.org

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

How do country health systems stack up on the #PathToZero HIV transmission? This new report provides analysis, recommendations, and a model evaluating Australia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, and Italy. See the precision tracking metrics: www.zerohiv.org

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Our Q3 Dispatches is live! We kick things off with our FY25 Annual Report, exploring the "before and after" of our work across nearly 140 countries. You’ll also learn about global deworming efforts, and see how we joined partners at the 79th World Health Assembly (#WHA79). 🔗bit.ly/4frITDa

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Nigeria is on track to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem by 2030 through the leadership of the Nigerian government and strong collaboration with partners, including Pfizer and our International Trachoma Initiative program. Read the full story in our FY25 annual report: bit.ly/4y9WGXl

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

#ICYMI: Safety Platform for Emergency Vaccines (SPEAC), a collabo between The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and The Task Force’s Brighton Collaboration, released its Spring 2026 Partner Update. Check it out now!🔗speacsafety.net/speac-newsle...

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Curious about vaccines? You aren't alone. That’s why @voices4vaccines.bsky.social, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social, created a fun online journey to help you do just that. Learn more: www.voicesforvaccines.org/course/the-v...

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we're reflecting on what makes our Migration Health Initiative's work successful: the refugee and immigrant communities who bring their expertise, trust, and lived experience to every project. We honor our partners and of all the communities themselves: mhi.taskforce.org

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Introducing Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance's new newsletter! The CHAMPS Bulletin shares vital insights, community stories, and data-driven updates on preventing stillbirths and child deaths in Africa and South Asia. Check it out now and subscribe: bit.ly/4fI98XL

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Our FY2025 annual report “Before & After: Sustainable Results” is live! Discover how we worked with partners to advance innovation and strengthen public health systems across nearly 140 countries to prepare for the health risks of tomorrow. 🔗 bit.ly/4fIZzYg #GlobalHealth #AnnualReport

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The MedSurplus Alliance recently transformed potential waste into a life-saving opportunity by redirecting hundreds of functional hospital beds from a large, US-based nonprofit health system to Tamale Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Read more: bit.ly/4t87OkN

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

What did COVID-19 teach us about vaccine readiness? Hear from Dr. Joseph Bresee, Director of The Task Force's Partnership for International Vaccine Initiatives, on why countries with strong influenza vaccination programs were better prepared to respond — and what that means for the future.

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

New research from @taskforce.bsky.social's Partnership for International Vaccine Initiatives (PIVI) in collaboration with the CDC uncovered that countries with seasonal influenza vaccination programs reached 46% COVID-19 vaccination coverage in one year! Learn more: pivipartners.org/influenza-va...

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Support the next generation of disease detectives! Registration is open for the 2026 Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Annual Conference, taking place virtually April 21 - 24, 2026. Virtual attendance is free, so register today to get access to all sessions. 🔗bit.ly/4vynQG8

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Our latest Dispatches shares how one field epidemiologist has pioneered an approach that recently identified Lassa fever and dengue outbreaks in areas previously classified as "low risk,” and it features how Ethiopia has taken a bold step to prevent neural tube defects. Learn more: bit.ly/4vAgty7

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Join CGHE for a lively discussion on responding to the hepatitis C crisis among Rohingya refugees. Learn from global partners working to expand access to care, strengthen surveillance, and mobilize resources. 📅Thurs. April 9th | 8 AM ET (6 PM Bangladesh) 🔗Register: buff.ly/4PkP2Zp

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

In a fractured world, the research in "Epidemiology of Compassion" offers a roadmap for building the compassionate systems we need to support global well-being. Learn more at internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ij...

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

#ICYMI: Nominations are now open for the 2026 CGHE Elimination Champions Awards. Help us recognize leaders advancing hepatitis elimination through increased awareness, access, and care, especially those whose impact may be underrecognized. Learn more and apply now: www.globalhep.org/advocacy/eli...

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

In the special issue, "Towards an Epidemiology of Compassion," researchers analyze established data on compassionate love, global flourishing and "micro-kindness" to see exactly where and how compassion clusters within different populations. internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ij...

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

@taskforce.bsky.social was on Capitol Hill this week discussing the importance of global and public health funding, including with @warnock.senate.gov. We are grateful for your leadership and the dedication and partnership of your staff on critical issues!

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

If we want to build kinder communities, we first have to answer: How do we actually measure compassion? The special issue, "Towards an Epidemiology of Compassion," tackles this challenge head-on. Dive into the methodology here: internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ij...

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Follow along as our FACE program explores how science can help build more humane systems via the shareout of a new special issue – “Towards an Epidemiology of Compassion.” Read more about it here: internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ij... #Compassion #HealthEthics

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The Focus Area for Compassion and Ethics (FACE) is applying epidemiologic methods to study compassion - how it emerges, where it thrives, and how to build it into our global systems. Read the March 2026 special issue of the International Journal of Wellbeing to learn more. 🌍✨ bit.ly/4bnQD8c

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Dr. Joseph Bresee is a physician and health leader who directs the Partnership for International Vaccine Initiatives (PIVI) at @taskforce.bsky.social. He works alongside partners to strengthen vaccination systems in low- and middle-income countries, advancing preparedness and protecting communities.

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

#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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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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...

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

@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.

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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!

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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.

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

@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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

#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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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...

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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 🌍

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

@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!

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The Task Force for Global Health @taskforce.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

#TBT: @taskforce.bsky.social experts 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

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