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Our October Dispatch is officially live, and it's a must-read edition. You'll hear from Atlanta leaders about the next steps for global health.🌏Plus, get the inside story on how @taskforce.bsky.social rapidly convened experts at the The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center: bit.ly/4qxDS0B
Our October Dispatch is officially live, and it's a must-read edition. You'll hear from Atlanta leaders about the next steps for global health.🌏Plus, get the inside story on how @taskforce.bsky.social rapidly convened experts at the The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center: bit.ly/4qxDS0B
October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our October Dispatch is officially live, and it's a must-read edition. You'll hear from Atlanta leaders about the next steps for global health.🌏Plus, get the inside story on how @taskforce.bsky.social rapidly convened experts at the The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center: bit.ly/4qxDS0B
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When we talk about needing 'herd immunity' to disease, kids like Beckett are why.
October 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
When we talk about needing 'herd immunity' to disease, kids like Beckett are why.
Today is #WorldPolioDay! Our TEPHINET program supports public health leaders like Razia Mahmodi, creator of APMIS, a vital digital platform tracking vaccinations in Afghanistan. It enables 7,000+ health workers to collect real-time data, even offline, ensuring no child is left behind. bit.ly/3L63ocQ
October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today is #WorldPolioDay! Our TEPHINET program supports public health leaders like Razia Mahmodi, creator of APMIS, a vital digital platform tracking vaccinations in Afghanistan. It enables 7,000+ health workers to collect real-time data, even offline, ensuring no child is left behind. bit.ly/3L63ocQ
On #WorldPolioDay, we honor Dr. Tessema Assegid Kebede, a senior epidemiologist whose dedication in regions like Somalia has helped reduce polio in 16 countries. "Polio somewhere is polio everywhere," he shares. Join the fight to #endpolio. Read his full story: bit.ly/47teMr0 🌍
October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On #WorldPolioDay, we honor Dr. Tessema Assegid Kebede, a senior epidemiologist whose dedication in regions like Somalia has helped reduce polio in 16 countries. "Polio somewhere is polio everywhere," he shares. Join the fight to #endpolio. Read his full story: bit.ly/47teMr0 🌍
#TBT: A Sept. 21 article in the Palawan News mentions how The Task Force played a role in strengthening local capacity to detect and respond to health emergencies in the Philippines, “City Health trains 719 barangay frontliners for outbreak response.” Read now ➡️ bit.ly/4nW85og
City Health trains 719 barangay frontliners for outbreak response
719 frontliners from Puerto Princesa’s 66 barangays completed training to strengthen health emergency detection and response.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#TBT: A Sept. 21 article in the Palawan News mentions how The Task Force played a role in strengthening local capacity to detect and respond to health emergencies in the Philippines, “City Health trains 719 barangay frontliners for outbreak response.” Read now ➡️ bit.ly/4nW85og
Stay current on what is happening in global health! 🌍 Subscribe to the @taskforce.bsky.social newsletter for updates on disease-fighting programs, vaccine access, and field stories. Join us in building a healthier world. 👉 bit.ly/3Ivu6Le
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Stay current on what is happening in global health! 🌍 Subscribe to the @taskforce.bsky.social newsletter for updates on disease-fighting programs, vaccine access, and field stories. Join us in building a healthier world. 👉 bit.ly/3Ivu6Le
Meet Jana Manning in the latest installment of @taskforce.bsky.social's "This Is My Story" series. She opens up about what inspired her global health career and what she loves most about her job. Watch now: bit.ly/4n72la0
This Is My Story: Jana Manning
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October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Meet Jana Manning in the latest installment of @taskforce.bsky.social's "This Is My Story" series. She opens up about what inspired her global health career and what she loves most about her job. Watch now: bit.ly/4n72la0
Dr. Meng-Yu Chen works with SONAR, an initiative of the The Global Fund implemented by @taskforce.bsky.social to help local teams improve their ability to find and stop outbreaks. Her journey highlights the importance of knowledge exchange in global health. Read more: bit.ly/4om0G1q
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Dr. Meng-Yu Chen works with SONAR, an initiative of the The Global Fund implemented by @taskforce.bsky.social to help local teams improve their ability to find and stop outbreaks. Her journey highlights the importance of knowledge exchange in global health. Read more: bit.ly/4om0G1q
@taskforce.bsky.social was honored to host a team from the Africa CDC! The visit was an opportunity for our @phinformatics.bsky.social to share insights into how The Task Force for Global Health operates, including an overview our other programs. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do!
October 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
@taskforce.bsky.social was honored to host a team from the Africa CDC! The visit was an opportunity for our @phinformatics.bsky.social to share insights into how The Task Force for Global Health operates, including an overview our other programs. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do!
#TBT: @taskforce.bsky.social experts participated in the high-level week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from Sept. 23-27 focused on key global health issues, including hepatitis elimination. Learn more: bit.ly/46FsaZJ #UNGA80#UNGA80
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#TBT: @taskforce.bsky.social experts participated in the high-level week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from Sept. 23-27 focused on key global health issues, including hepatitis elimination. Learn more: bit.ly/46FsaZJ #UNGA80#UNGA80
At the #DecaturBookFestival, we hosted a panel at @taskforce.bsky.social! Thanks to moderator Rickey Bevington and our speakers from @cartercenter.bsky.social, CARE USA, The Task Force and CDC Foundation for highlighting how Atlanta is a global health hub. #GlobalHealth #Atlanta
October 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
At the #DecaturBookFestival, we hosted a panel at @taskforce.bsky.social! Thanks to moderator Rickey Bevington and our speakers from @cartercenter.bsky.social, CARE USA, The Task Force and CDC Foundation for highlighting how Atlanta is a global health hub. #GlobalHealth #Atlanta
Don't miss our event at the #DecaturBookFestival! Join us TOMORROW Oct 4, at 1 PM for "Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health." Hear from experts at @taskforce.bsky.social, CDC Foundation, @cartercenter.bsky.social, and CARE. Tall Tales Book Shop will be on-site. Learn more: bit.ly/3JHcCf2
October 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Don't miss our event at the #DecaturBookFestival! Join us TOMORROW Oct 4, at 1 PM for "Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health." Hear from experts at @taskforce.bsky.social, CDC Foundation, @cartercenter.bsky.social, and CARE. Tall Tales Book Shop will be on-site. Learn more: bit.ly/3JHcCf2
@taskforce.bsky.social is excited to announce a partnership with Novartis and our MedSurplus Alliance program! Novartis is joining the Kits4Life program to repurpose surplus clinical trial supplies and equipment. Learn more about this partnership: bit.ly/3KLhHDo
October 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
@taskforce.bsky.social is excited to announce a partnership with Novartis and our MedSurplus Alliance program! Novartis is joining the Kits4Life program to repurpose surplus clinical trial supplies and equipment. Learn more about this partnership: bit.ly/3KLhHDo
Join us at the #DecaturBookFestival for a special panel, "Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health," on Oct. 4, at 1 PM. Hear from experts at @taskforce.bsky.social, @cartercenter.bsky.social, CDC Foundation, and CARE as they discuss how Atlanta is shaping global health. 🔗 bit.ly/3JHcCf2
October 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join us at the #DecaturBookFestival for a special panel, "Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health," on Oct. 4, at 1 PM. Hear from experts at @taskforce.bsky.social, @cartercenter.bsky.social, CDC Foundation, and CARE as they discuss how Atlanta is shaping global health. 🔗 bit.ly/3JHcCf2
We join the world today in remembering President Jimmy Carter on his birthday. His lifelong commitment to compassion and service has inspired generations. His friendship with our Co-Founder Dr. Bill Foege reflects a bond rooted in advancing global health and a shared vision for a better world.
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We join the world today in remembering President Jimmy Carter on his birthday. His lifelong commitment to compassion and service has inspired generations. His friendship with our Co-Founder Dr. Bill Foege reflects a bond rooted in advancing global health and a shared vision for a better world.
Just dropped 🗞️ Check out the newest Dispatches to learn more about @taskforce.bsky.social's presence at #UNGA80 through our Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination and join us in celebrating the impact of field epidemiologists. Explore these stories and more at bit.ly/4gMTJUx,
September 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Just dropped 🗞️ Check out the newest Dispatches to learn more about @taskforce.bsky.social's presence at #UNGA80 through our Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination and join us in celebrating the impact of field epidemiologists. Explore these stories and more at bit.ly/4gMTJUx,
Our PIVI program is proud to partner with Guyana on the launch of their National Influenza Vaccine Programme! PIVI is committed to protecting public health and helping countries deliver life-saving respiratory virus vaccines. Read more about this historic step: bit.ly/3W2UgYI
Guyana launches first-ever National ‘Flu Vaccine’ programme
News Room Guyana
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September 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Our PIVI program is proud to partner with Guyana on the launch of their National Influenza Vaccine Programme! PIVI is committed to protecting public health and helping countries deliver life-saving respiratory virus vaccines. Read more about this historic step: bit.ly/3W2UgYI
@cwwatlanta.bsky.social, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social, launched of their website’s newest resource, the #STH Resources Hub! The STH Resources Hub centralizes key STH-related documents and data sources. Visit the Hub today: bit.ly/4mN5lZQ
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
@cwwatlanta.bsky.social, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social, launched of their website’s newest resource, the #STH Resources Hub! The STH Resources Hub centralizes key STH-related documents and data sources. Visit the Hub today: bit.ly/4mN5lZQ
Join us at the #DecaturBookFestival on Oct 4 at 1 PM for "Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health” panel. Hear from @taskforce.bsky.social, CDC Foundation, @cartercenter.bsky.social , and CARE. Moderated by Ricky Bevington. Learn how Atlanta impacts the world! Details: bit.ly/3JHcCf2
September 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join us at the #DecaturBookFestival on Oct 4 at 1 PM for "Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health” panel. Hear from @taskforce.bsky.social, CDC Foundation, @cartercenter.bsky.social , and CARE. Moderated by Ricky Bevington. Learn how Atlanta impacts the world! Details: bit.ly/3JHcCf2
@taskforce.bsky.social's @faceofhealth.bsky.social program had a busy summer! Catch up on their latest news, including their new director Tim Cunningham, a collaboration with WHO, and a podcast on peace building in public health. Find out more: bit.ly/4mdXtzr
September 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
@taskforce.bsky.social's @faceofhealth.bsky.social program had a busy summer! Catch up on their latest news, including their new director Tim Cunningham, a collaboration with WHO, and a podcast on peace building in public health. Find out more: bit.ly/4mdXtzr
Karen lost her vaccine immunity after a stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. She now depends on herd immunity - when enough people are vaccinated to protect vulnerable individuals. Her story reminds us that vaccines protect our entire community. Read her story: bit.ly/4goyBUt.
September 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Karen lost her vaccine immunity after a stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. She now depends on herd immunity - when enough people are vaccinated to protect vulnerable individuals. Her story reminds us that vaccines protect our entire community. Read her story: bit.ly/4goyBUt.
How is Atlanta fostering a healthier world? Find out on Sat, Oct 4 at 1 PM at @taskforce.bsky.social! Hear from leaders at CDC Foundation, @cartercenter.bsky.social, CARE, and The Task Force. Moderated by Rickey Bevington. Learn more at bit.ly/3JHcCf2. #DecaturBoo#DecaturBookFestival
September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How is Atlanta fostering a healthier world? Find out on Sat, Oct 4 at 1 PM at @taskforce.bsky.social! Hear from leaders at CDC Foundation, @cartercenter.bsky.social, CARE, and The Task Force. Moderated by Rickey Bevington. Learn more at bit.ly/3JHcCf2. #DecaturBoo#DecaturBookFestival
Have you scheduled your flu shot yet? Verywell Health spoke with @taskforce.bsky.social's Respiratory Virus Prevention and Preparedness Director, Dr. Joe Bresee, about what you need to know this fall. Read now: bit.ly/4prGL2c
What You Need to Know About Getting a Flu Shot This Fall
Flu vaccines are now available nationwide. Here's what you need to know about eligibility, timing, and cost of the vaccine this year.
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September 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Have you scheduled your flu shot yet? Verywell Health spoke with @taskforce.bsky.social's Respiratory Virus Prevention and Preparedness Director, Dr. Joe Bresee, about what you need to know this fall. Read now: bit.ly/4prGL2c
🌍 What’s next for global health? Let’s talk.
Join us at the Decatur Book Festival for:
Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health: A Community Dialogue
📅 Sat, Oct 4 | 🕐 1 PM
📍 bit.ly/3JHcCf2
Join us at the Decatur Book Festival for:
Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health: A Community Dialogue
📅 Sat, Oct 4 | 🕐 1 PM
📍 bit.ly/3JHcCf2
September 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🌍 What’s next for global health? Let’s talk.
Join us at the Decatur Book Festival for:
Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health: A Community Dialogue
📅 Sat, Oct 4 | 🕐 1 PM
📍 bit.ly/3JHcCf2
Join us at the Decatur Book Festival for:
Atlanta Leaders on the Future of Global Health: A Community Dialogue
📅 Sat, Oct 4 | 🕐 1 PM
📍 bit.ly/3JHcCf2
#ICYMI: Former @taskforce.bsky.social President and CEO, Dr. Dave Ross, authored a piece about embracing innovation as a way to improve public health, Bringing AI to the front lines of Public Health: A Call to Action. Read now: bit.ly/3URztXz
Bringing AI to the Front Lines of Public Health
The age of AI has arrived. Public health leaders must not stand on the sidelines.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#ICYMI: Former @taskforce.bsky.social President and CEO, Dr. Dave Ross, authored a piece about embracing innovation as a way to improve public health, Bringing AI to the front lines of Public Health: A Call to Action. Read now: bit.ly/3URztXz