Pacific Friends of Global Health strongly welcomes the Australian Government’s pledge of $266 million to the Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment to fight AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria, cementing Australia’s commitment to end the three epidemics and strengthen health systems. Australia has become the sixth donor to pledge early, with this significant investment in global health […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking reports, commissioned by the Alliance and produced by Impact Global Health and Just Consult: 1. Mapping the Australian Landscape for Global Health Research2. Multilateral Health Partnerships: The Value of Australia’s Support for Gavi and The Global Fund in the Indo-Pacific Region […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking reports, commissioned by the Alliance and produced by Impact Global Health and Just Consult: 1. Mapping the Australian Landscape for Global Health Research2. Multilateral Health Partnerships: The Value of Australia’s Support for Gavi and The Global Fund in the Indo-Pacific Region […]
Australia has world class expertise in research and innovation as well as a strong track record in investing in global multilateral health initiatives. However it is increasingly vulnerable to international health threats from climate change, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and vaccine-preventable diseases. The combination of US President Donald Trump’s cuts to global health programs and bio-medical […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance strongly welcomes the adoption of the world’s first ever international pandemic agreement to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to future pandemics at the 78th World Health Assembly held this year. The adoption by member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) represents a powerful commitment to global health and […]
ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas program recorded our recent event with global health expert, Nina Schwalbe. The ABC writes: The global health order is shifting — and the ripple effects are impossible to ignore. Once the world’s largest funder of health programs, the United States has pulled back dramatically: cutting HIV/AIDS support, freezing critical research funding, restricting gender-affirming care, […]
Early April the Alliance hosted its annual Congress at the Peter Doherty Institute, centred around the theme Reimagining Global Health: Challenges and Opportunities within our communities. Bringing together leading experts and leaders, the Congress offered a powerful space for reimagining global health—especially in these complex and uncertain times. Each session addressed pressing challenges, while discussing bold […]
On Tuesday 25 February the Australian Global Health Alliance welcomed Nina Schwalbe, one of the world’s foremost global health policy thought leaders, for an incredibly insightful and concerning discussion on the evolving role of the United States in global health, global pandemic agreements, and the future of health equity. This timely conversation reinforced the critical […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance is deeply concerned about the abrupt 90-day pause on United States (U.S) foreign aid imposed by the Trump Administration on 27 January 2025. Stirring widespread concern and confusion within global health communities, the stop work orders have already exerted considerable strain on global efforts to combat health-related challenges. The implications […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance is delighted to announce Melbourne Children’s Global Health as the newest Bronze Sponsor of the Alliance. Melbourne Children’s Global Health (MCGH) is an initiative of Melbourne Children’s Campus- a partnership of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute; The University of Melbourne, Department of Paediatrics; and The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. MCGH aims […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance is deeply concerned for the people of Vanuatu following the devastating earthquake and aftershocks that have left thousands, including nearly 40,000 children [1] in urgent need of support. On Tuesday, December 17, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck west of Port Vila, the capital, triggering 14 aftershocks, the strongest reaching […]
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following program may contain images and voices of deceased persons. Ḻuku Ngärra: The Law of the Land is a powerful documentary that tells the extraordinary story of Rev Dr.Gondarra OAM, a revered clan leader of the Yolŋu Nation. As a civil rights activist, spiritual leader, […]
La Fabrique des Pandémies (The Pandemic Factory) is a gripping and urgent documentary that explores the devastating link between environmental destruction and the rise of pandemics. Narrated by actress Juliette Binoche, the film travels the globe to uncover how deforestation, wildlife trafficking, and industrial agriculture are driving the emergence of deadly diseases. Featuring leading scientists and […]
Preconceived is a powerful documentary that delves into the controversial world of crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) in America. Through the stories of two women, Maleeha in Texas and Maria in Colorado, the film reveals how these centers, often posing as abortion clinics, use deception and faith-driven agendas to influence vulnerable people facing unplanned pregnancies. With testimonies […]
