I'm in Geneva this week at the 77th World Health Assembly, where 194 World Health Organization (WHO) member countries are gathered to set the global agenda to improve public health. We're advocating for USAID health priorities including global health security, primary health care, & a #LeadFreeFuture

Tune in NOW to hear Atul Gawande speak about how to best leverage #AI for the health sector at #WHA77

who.int/news-room/even…

There is little awareness of the massive harm caused by lead exposure in the world—let alone action to stop it. USAID and UNICEF Health are working to change that.

Globally, about 1 in 3 children have elevated blood lead levels.

Childhood lead poisoning can damage a child’s body or brain development and cause life-long health issues.

We thank USAID for their leadership in bringing this issue to the attention of leaders at #WHA77 .

President William Samoei Ruto, PhD's leadership is transforming Kenyans' access to primary health care and setting the standard for how countries across the region and world can rapidly advance their health systems. It was a distinct honor to welcome him to the U.S. at CDC this week.

Hosted William Samoei Ruto, PhD at our Atlanta headquarters. 🇺🇸 health partnership helps keep Kenyans healthy – from malaria, HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and other disease threats. These investments have ↑ life expectancy in Kenya by over 12 years. #StateVisitUSKE #USKEat60

In partnership with Philippine government agencies, USAID supports health workers like Karen who help those recovering from substance use. In 2023, thanks to Karen’s efforts, 300+ people enrolled in rehabilitation programs and 90%+ completed treatment. usaid.gov/primary-impact…

Happy to welcome the Institut Pasteur du Maroc Director Professor Abderrahmane Maaroufi to the U.S. for meetings with the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, CDC Global Health USAID Global Health Assistant Secretary Loyce Pace, among others to discuss the Morocco's health security work and synergies with

Lead exposure is a neglected but massive cause of damage to children’s development and premature deaths in adults around the globe, particularly in low and middle income countries. Read here what USAID is doing to address this for a #LeadFreeFuture
usaid.link/ggj

Nurses are the linchpin of primary health care delivery everywhere, and that's why USAID supports nursing. In Malawi, USAID backs scholarships for 479 nurses, building their leadership and equipping them with skills to deliver quality care. #IND24

tinyurl.com/mr2shx9x

Today, USAID joined the Gov’t of Zambia & partners at a Maternal and Newborn Health Summit to discuss the acceleration plan to reduce maternal newborn deaths. This is such vital work. I am so glad we’re all pulling in the same direction.

Last week Atul Gawande spoke at #ICPD30 , where he underscored the United States' support for sexual and reproductive health and rights #SRHR as human rights. SRHR is primary health care and integral to the well-being of women, children, and communities.

This week, we welcomed @Gavi CEO Dr. Sania Nishtar to USAID. Dr. Nishtar has taken the helm of a critical health partnership for the United States. We look forward to continuing our support to Gavi's work in strengthening immunization systems and promoting health equity for all.

This week, I joined Rotary International to recognize Congressional Champions of polio eradication. Vaccines are one of the most cost effective, life saving and disability-preventing tools in public health.
Since 1988, our joint efforts have prevented 22 million cases of childhood paralysis.

In '94, the U.S. was a formative champion of the Programme of Action, which achieved consensus on health rights and gender equality like never before.
At #CPD57 , the U.S. championed the view that sexual and reproductive health care is primary health care. usun.usmission.gov/remarks-at-the…

Advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights goes hand in hand with achieving #GenderEquality . USAID is committed to helping create a more prosperous and peaceful world in which women and girls are empowered, and enjoy equal rights throughout their lives. #ICPD30 #SRHR

10 years ago, during the Flint crisis, 1 in 20 kids had elevated levels of lead in their blood. 

Today, in lower and middle income countries, that number is closer to 1 in 2 kids.

USAID is working to stop lead from robbing the next generation of their potential. Hear more:

I'm at United Nations today for the ICPD, to speak on behalf of the USG. 30 years ago, the U.S. was a formative champion of the Programme of Action, which created a sea change in elevating human rights, gender equality, and global health like never before.

Watch: webtv.un.org/en

This year marks 50 years of the Essential Program on Immunization. To sustain past success and save even more lives, ongoing investments are crucial. Together, we can help build a world where fewer children die of preventable diseases. usaid.gov/news/apr-26-20…

With 250 million cases worldwide, we must step up our work to eradicate malaria.

Here’s how the U.S. is fighting this deadly disease:

#WorldMalariaDay