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 […]
Pacific Friends of Global Health has strongly endorsed the Australian Government’s renewed five year commitment of $386 million to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, demonstrating Australia’s steadfast leadership in global health. The renewed pledge not only exceeds Gavi’s $360 million request, but demonstrates Australia’s unwavering global health leadership and strategic vision. This outstanding commitment represents the […]
Pacific Friends of Global Health strongly endorses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement of the Quad Cancer Moonshot initiative, a groundbreaking agreement between Australia, the United States, India, and Japan to save lives and prevent cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific region. “Australia’s commitment to eliminating cervical cancer, both domestically and in our region, is a testament […]
Pacific Friends of Global Health and the Australian Global Health Alliance are shocked and devastated by the passing of Pacific Friends Advisory Board member and friend, Sarah Carter. Sarah devoted her life to serving community and working to improve the lives of those around her, both in her local community of Maribyrnong, and internationally. She […]
Media release Pacific Friends of Global Health calls on the Australian Government to get strongly behind a new strategy launched today by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, that outlines its ambitious goal to immunise at least 500 million children between 2026 and 2030, saving more than 8 million lives. Pacific Friends of Global Health said achieving […]
Pacific Friends of Global Health has strongly endorsed Australia’s $30 million commitment to malaria elimination in the Pacific, announced to mark World Malaria Day. “This is a strong commitment that builds on solid progress combating malaria in our region,” said Pacific Friends chair and Burnet Institute CEO, Professor Brendan Crabb AC. “Australia, and in particular […]
MEDIA RELEASE: 30 November 2023 On World AIDS Day, Pacific Friends of Global Health congratulates the Australian Government for its $12 million commitment to fight HIV in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Working in collaboration with local counterparts to strengthen community empowerment, to combat stigma and discrimination, and enhance testing and treatment, the program is […]
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 […]
25 April 2023 Technology offers new hope in the fight against malaria As we mark World Malaria Day, Pacific Friends of Global Health has urged Australia and other wealthy nations to maintain political and financial commitment as new scientific breakthroughs offer fresh potential to save lives. This year’s World Malaria Day falls on ANZAC Day. […]
MEDIA RELEASE : 23 February 2023 The Australian Global Health Alliance and Pacific Friends of Global Health have strongly endorsed Australia’s renewed effort to help build resilient and equitable health systems in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Under a five year, $620 million package known as Partnerships for a Healthy Region, Australia will seek to help restore […]
Pacific Friends of Global Health prepared a submission it’s help inform DFAT’s new international development policy. Read the full submission here.
