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Global Leadership, Collaboration Aligned in the Fight Against Tuberculosis

The global fight against TB remains fragile. Yet, promising new tools are now available, and donors and partners are allied around a new strategy with refocused resources. We are now at a crossroads between ending the TB epidemic by 2035 and witnessing millions more TB deaths. But with continued consultation, coordination and leadership, we believe we will end the epidemic.

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The Question is King – Turning Princely Investments into Practical Solutions

A new guide from WHO offers researchers and program implementers the rationale for implementation science. Read more >>

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USAID Applauds Launch of the 2013 WHO Global Tuberculosis Report

We stand together with WHO and our international partners to save lives from TB and other diseases, and to develop healthier societies in the countries with the most need. Read more >>

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Educating A First-Time Mother

Mother and child with mobile phone.

This blog first appeared on the Huffington Post’s Global Motherhood page to highlight the successes and remaining opportunities in the Every Woman Every Child movement. Read more >>

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Optifood: A New Tool to Improve Diets and Prevent Child Malnutrition in Guatemala

Through the help of multiple partners, including WHO and FANTA, and collaboration between the U.S. Government and the Government of Guatemala, USAID is working towards improving children’s diets in the region. Read more >>

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Angola Embraces New WHO Guidelines That Pave Way for Universal HIV Treatment for Pregnant Women

USAID Angola embraces new WHO guidelines that provide an option for universal, lifelong treatment of pregnant mothers who test HIV-positive. Read more >>

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Partnering to Control and Eliminate Cholera in Hispaniola

Today, USAID became an official member of the Coalition on Water and Sanitation for the Elimination of Cholera in Hispaniola. Read more >>

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Living Positively: The Importance of Pediatric HIV Disclosure

Senior Treatment Officer Bisola Ojikutu, at AIDSTAR-One, discusses the positive, transformative effects disclosing an HIV status have for children living with HIV. Read more >>

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Adding Vaccines to Intensify the Assault on Malaria

The international community has made phenomenal progress against malaria, but the gains are fragile. Read more >>

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FrontLines Year in Review: Children’s Saviors on the Front Lines

Front-line health workers are the first and often the only link to health care for millions of children in the developing world. Read more >>

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