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 delighted to welcome the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) as the newest reciprocal member of the Australian Global Health Alliance. AFRAN is a major actor of Australian-French cooperation in the areas of research and innovation. AFRAN is active in making industry-academia connections, providing networking, seed-funding promising collaborations, providing insights into the French […]
The Alliance recently hosted its first hybrid ‘Balancing Power in Global Health’ workshop, uniting member organisations across Australia and around the world. This workshop marked a significant milestone in our strategic efforts to promote equitable power dynamics within the global health ecosystem and expose members to the global discussions and thought and institutional leaders in […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance is delighted to welcome FREO2 Foundation (FREO2) as the newest member of the Australian Global Health Alliance. FREO2 is a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing the number of deaths of babies and children suffering from pneumonia or hypoxia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). With a vision of a […]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause global social and economic devastation. To date, according to official reports the pandemic has claimed more than 7 million lives, has seen a new global cohort of people emerge who are living with the limitations of long covid, has set back years of hard-fought progress towards the Sustainable Development […]
Media release | Monday, 8 April 2024 A coalition of humanitarian, global health and faith groups are demanding the Australian Government hold Israel accountable for blocking lifesaving aid into Gaza and using starvation as a weapon of war. The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), Australian Global Health Alliance (AGHA), National Council of Churches in […]
In February, the Alliance hosted Professor Suerie Moon in Melbourne. Professor Moon is the Co-Director of the Global Health Centre and Professor of Practice in Interdisciplinary Programmes and International Relations/Political Science at the Geneva Graduate Institute. As a leading thinker in global health governance and equitable research and development, Prof. Moon was our esteemed guest […]
The Alliance condemns attacks on civilians on both sides and stresses the need for an urgent sustained ceasefire and immediate release of all hostages. We emphasise the importance of protecting human lives, ensuring medical supply delivery, and supporting healthcare providers. As at date, since 7 October 2023, this conflict has resulted in over 18,000 deaths, […]
In 2023, the Australian Global Health Film Festival reached new heights with a triumphant finale featuring the screening of The Last Daughter at the Melbourne Museum Theatre. This year’s festival, presented in partnership with Global Health Film, broadened its impact by showcasing films across four major cities: Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, and Perth. The expanded tour […]
MEDIA RELEASE Voice to parliament will advance global health equity A group of leading Indigenous and global health researchers have been published today in the world’s leading global health journal, The Lancet Global Health, saying the Voice to parliament is a crucial step to securing genuine progress on Indigenous health and wellbeing. The group says a constitutionally enshrined Voice […]
In October 2022, Day Four Projects hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Australian Global Health Alliance (AGHA) as part of their “Collaboration for Systems Change” series. This insightful session featured our Executive Directer, Dr. Selina Namchee Lo who shared their expertise and experiences in driving systemic change in global health. Highlights of the Webinar: […]
MEDIA RELEASE: World must act now to prevent the next pandemic As new COVID variants continue to emerge, global leaders are being urged to commit to a new pandemic prevention accord and funding system when they meet in New York for three high level United Nations meetings this week. Professor Brendan Crabb, Chair of the […]
Australian Global Health Film Festival returns in October We’re excited to be hosting our second Australian Global Health Film Festival this October, in partnership with Global Health Film! On the back of our successful inaugural festival last year, in 2023 we’re thrilled to be screening films in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Perth.
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Advisory Board member, Australian Global Health Alliance The Australian Global Health Alliance (“the Alliance”) is the national peak body for global health organisations. Founded in 2016 on the principles of promoting partnership for health equity, sustainable development and that advancing First Nations health and Planetary Health are integral to global […]
