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Understanding and Responding to the Current Mpox Outbreak

Understanding and Responding to the Current Mpox Outbreak

The recent, rapid spread of the new clade 1B strain of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in Central Africa has prompted the second Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) since the global outbreak of mpox in 2022.  Join Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health to learn the latest about the current epidemic in this panel conversation with experts representing a variety of perspectives. In a conversation hosted by the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health and moderated by CIGH Director Michele Barry, expert panelists will discuss the various strains of mpox currently causing outbreaks; epidemiological drivers of the various clades; strategies for containment; vaccine equity; and implications for the U.S. response.

Mpox Outbreak Declared a Global Emergency, Alliance Members Take Action

Mpox Outbreak Declared a Global Emergency, Alliance Members Take Action

“World health leaders must deploy rapid support and flexible funding to countries affected in Africa to stop mpox from spreading further,” wrote Vanessa Kerry, Seed Global Health.

In response to the mid-August declaration by WHO that mpox is a global emergency, Alliance member organizations are mobilizing.

ASTMH 2024 Annual Meeting

ASTMH 2024 Annual Meeting

Join the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) for their 2024 Annual Meeting from November 13-17, 2024. The ASTMH Annual Meeting is the premier international forum for the exchange of scientific and clinical advances in tropical medicine, hygiene and global health. World-class research findings, clinical updates and topical discussions about the hot-button global issues from the world’s brightest scientific experts and thought leaders are presented over five days.

14th International Rotavirus Symposium

14th International Rotavirus Symposium

The 14th International Rotavirus Symposium will take place March 14-16, 2023 in Bali, Indonesia at the Westin Nusa Dua Hotel. It will bring together interested stakeholders such as Alliance members PATH and Sabin Vaccine Institute to provide an update on new data and relevant research that will inform public health agendas related to prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis. 

78th United Nations General Assembly 101 Webinar

78th United Nations General Assembly 101 Webinar

Join Alliance member Global Health Council to learn about the upcoming 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78), its purpose, processes, procedures, and pathways for Civil Society (CS) engagement. This webinar will also provide opportunities to discuss the calendar of events for UNGA 8, the High-Level Meetings (HLMs) and other post-HLM activities.

Embedding Quality Case Management Into Communities

Embedding Quality Case Management Into Communities

Join Population Services International for the second part of their Greater Mekong Subregion Elimination of Malaria through Surveillance (GEMS/GEMS+) learning series, exploring how we can make private sector data work to achieve malaria elimination. Learn how their GEMS/GEMS+ project engaged diverse and hard to reach communities for more effective interventions.

Making Private Sector Data Work for Malaria Elimination

Making Private Sector Data Work for Malaria Elimination

Join Population Services International for the second part of their Greater Mekong Subregion Elimination of Malaria through Surveillance (GEMS/GEMS+) learning series, exploring how we can make private sector data work to achieve malaria elimination. This event will discuss processes for integrating private sector data into national health management information systems for improved data quality and helping governments make better-informed decisions about programming.

Fireside Chat and Reception with Dr. Raj Panjabi

Fireside Chat and Reception with Dr. Raj Panjabi

Read key takeaways. To start the new year and gather our global health community together, the Bay Area Global Health Alliance invites its members to a fireside chat with Dr. Raj Panjabi, followed by a networking reception at 6:30-8:30pm PT, Wednesday, January 10, at...