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So why should we feature men? The simple answer is that men need to be part of the solution for in­ternational women's health issues. As many of the authors in this issue point out: investing in women pays dividends.

NCDs Cancer

By Dr. Agnes Binagwaho - Minister of Health of the Republic of Rwanda
rwanda-declares-war-on-cervical-cancerThe GAVI Alliance's decision to support the introduction of the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine in eligible developing countries that need it is a very welcome development that will contribute substantially to the efforts of countries, particularly...
By Cary Adams - CEO, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
a-common-enemyThis year may have well been one of the most important years for those of us committed to fighting cancer globally. The UN High-level Meeting on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), which took place in New York on 19-20 September, represented the climax of...

Global Health and Economy

By Kathy Calvin - CEO of UN Foundation
more-efficient-family-planning-through-innovative-financeGlobally, more than 215 Million women lack access to modern forms of reproductive health commodities. Now with less than 4 years remaining until the target for meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), funding for international family...
By Aron Betru - Director, Pledge Guarantee for Health UN Foundation and Kevin Starce-Executive Director, Global Health UN Foundation
the-inextricable-link-global-health-and-the-economyInnovative Financing During Economic Downturn. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) represent the 'biggest promise' ever made to the world's most vulnerable people. The years 2002-2008 saw incredible global economic growth and the scaling up of health...

GHD Contributors

Cary Adams, Honourable Amina S. Ali, Honourable John Baird, Aron Betru, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, Kathy Calvin, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Dr. Awa Marie Coll-Seck, Sharon D’Agostino, Dr. Gary Darmstadt, Amir Dossal, Amanda Glassman, Dr. Ian Frazer, Karl Hofmann, Congressman Mike Honda, Her Excellency Ida Odinga, Dr. T. Mark Johnson, Ann Keeling, His Excellency Mr. Jakaya Kikwete, Dr. Darius Mans, Dr. Christine J.D Ondoa, Dr. Ariel Pablos-Méndez, Kate McQueston, Honorable Beverley J. Oda, Wolfgang Munar, Mary Robinson, Ambassador Peter F. Romero, Dr. John R. Seffrin, Honourable Sameh Shoukry, Dr. Daniel A. Singer, Jill Sheffield, Kevin Starce, Dr. Thomas Stelzer, Andy Wilson, Her Excellency Madam Tobeka Madiba Zuma

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