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Did you know #drowning claims an estimated 1,100–1,400 lives each year in #Ghana? GHAI is seeking Ghanaian civil society organizations to #advocate for sustainable policy solutions. Applications are due September 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. EAT. Apply today: www.advocacyincubator.org/funding-oppo...
NEW RESOURCE: Our interactive Nutrient Profile Model (NPM) applies an evidence-based NPM to identify unhealthy products (high in sugar, sodium and unhealthy saturated fats) subject to healthy food policies. www.advocacyincubator.org/program-area... #FoodPolicy #FoodAndNutrition #HealthyFood
Nutrient Profile Model Calculator for Front-of-Package Warning Labels
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RFP Alert! GHAI is seeking CSOs in #Ghana to help advance sustainable policy change for drowning prevention and support advocacy efforts to strengthen #watersafety policies, improve coordination and enforcement, secure sustainable funding and more. www.advocacyincubator.org/funding-oppo...
📢 RFP alert for Ghana CSOs! Orgs can apply to support advocacy across 4 objectives, including stronger water safety policies, national coordination, sustainable funding and media advocacy. Deadline: September 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. EAT Learn more and apply: www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2026-08...
Funding Opportunities: Request for Proposals: Ghana Civil Society…
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We're celebrating #OneYearOfHATCH! Join us today as we reflect on the partnerships, collaboration and learning that made this first year possible—including being recognized as an award nominee along the way. #PublicHealth #Learning #Advocacy www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2026-06...
Celebrating One Year of HATCH: A Global Hub for Public Health Advocacy
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Big step forward for injury prevention in Vietnam: the Ministry of Health issued new regulations requiring community-level tracking of injuries and injury deaths, including drowning. The policy also establishes clear roles for local authorities and health facilities for the first time! #publichealth
What an unforgettable evening celebrating the passion and impact of young leaders and public health champions around the world! ✨ We’re so inspired by all our honorees at the 2026 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards, including our Champion Award recipient, former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.
Stronger health systems require more than commitments. At #WHSNairobi2026, our VP of Health Systems Strengthening, Vandana Shah will be addressing some of the most pressing challenges in global health systems today across two sessions. Join us there! #publichealth #globalhealth #whs #health #world
ICYMI: GHAI, alongside partners, is holding a session at #WHSNairobi2026 that will bring together key voices—from government officials to #advocacy leaders—to explore how to drive domestic financing and accountability that can transform PHC and UHC commitments into lasting systems. #PublicHealth
WORLD HEALTH SUMMIT 2026: Vandana Shah, our VP of Health Systems Strengthening, will be speaking at two critical sessions at #WHSNairobi2026: 1) Primary Health Care Financing, Advocacy and Accountability and 2) Manufacturing Health in Africa: Sovereignty, Scale and Supply Chain
THIS MONTH: Esubalew Dadi, Regional Director for Food and Nutrition Policy at GHAI will be joining global leaders for #WHSNairobi2026 as a panelist in the session “Nutrition throughout the lifecourse in Africa: Pathways to health and development.” You won’t want to miss it! #PublicHealth #Global
Join us and @globalhealthorg.bsky.social on April 16, 9 AM ET, for a Global Health Budget Advocacy Webinar. This session will highlight real examples of budget #advocacy in low- and middle-income countries and share strategies for advancing domestic #healthfinancing where it matters most.
Ethiopia is advancing a comprehensive Unhealthy Diets Proclamation—combining warning labels, marketing restrictions, trans fat elimination & stronger procurement standards to reduce NCDs. We spoke with @mwecsofficial on key lessons from this effort. www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2026-03...
Key Learnings from Ethiopia’s Ongoing Advocacy Campaign for…
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We’re excited to announce that we will present the 2026 Global Health Advocacy Changemaker Award to Alejandra Leal of Mexico. Ms. Leal is a leading advocate for sustainable mobility and road safety and co-founder of Céntrico, which has advanced evidence-based policies for over a decade.
ICYMI: On March 11, Vietnam officially transitioned its child drowning prevention program to full government ownership—a major milestone and a clear signal of long-term sustainability. Learn more in our latest blog: www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2026-03... #publichealth #vietnam #blog
Transition of Child Drowning Prevention Program to Vietnam National…
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We’re proud to celebrate Labram Musah from our partner VAST in Ghana for being named a 2025 UHC Champion by the global Universal Health Coverage campaign. Learn more about this well-deserved recognition: healthalertghana.com/labram-musah...
Labram Musah Named 2025 UHC Champion for Advancing Health Equity in Ghana - Health Alert
He is one of 69 individual champions recognised worldwide for their extraordinary contributions to advancing universal health coverage.
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On the latest episode of the "One Shot, Long Life!" podcast from GHC member @incubatorghai.bsky.social, host Abel Akara Ticha is joined by 3 leaders at the center of efforts to leverage the CDF for immunization programming in Zambia. Listen here: www.advocacyincubator.org/one-shot-lon...
Episode 9: From the Ground Up: How Local Funds Are Reinventing…
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We’re proud to present our 2025 Annual Report.
#GivingTuesday is here! Kick off the day with a gift that helps us protect kids and save lives in the United States and around the world. No matter the amount, your contribution drives essential advocacy to create a healthier future. Give today: tobaccofreekids.org/donate
From advocacy walks to creative “artivism,” youth in Nigeria are redefining what food justice looks like. CAPPA’s first-ever youth boot camp brought together young leaders driving real policy change for healthier food systems: www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-11...
Youth Voices Rising in Nigeria’s Fight for Food Policy Reform
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Nothing’s scarier than ultra-processed products and tobacco. Our advocacy helps fight back. Happy Halloween from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (@incubatorghai.bsky.social).
Celebrating a major win for children’s health in Brazil! 🍎 In September, Ceará banned the sale, distribution & ads of ultra-processed foods in schools — protecting 1.8M kids. 👏 Congrats to our partner Instituto de Defesa de Consumidores for this milestone! 🔗 www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-10...
Brazil’s Ceará State Bans Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools: Measure…
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HATCH is our newest platform built to help advocates everywhere plan smarter campaigns, learn from global successes and connect across movements. From resources to inspiration, HATCH is the space you've been waiting for. Learn more: www.hatchadvocacy.org #HATCH #Advocacy #PublicHealth #FoodPolicy
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for food policy advocates: TODAY our Rapid Response Fund launched an open call for proposals. Apply here: www.advocacyincubator.org/funding-oppo...
🚨 BREAKING: Kenya has become the *first* country in the East African community to adopt the Kenya Nutrient Profile Model (KNPM)! A big step toward healthy #foodpolicies, thanks to IILA, KELIN, NCCK and NCDAK. Read our latest blog to see how they did it: www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-10...
Kenya Becomes the First Country in the East African Community to…
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Jordan is taking bold steps to promote healthier food environments. At a recent WHO and Ministry of Health meeting in Amman, GHAI’s Dr. Verónica Schoj shared global lessons on front-of-pack labeling and food marketing restrictions. www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-10...
Global Expertise, Local Action: GHAI Supports Jordan’s Fight Against…
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We joined Resolve to Save Lives and the Pan American Health Organization to host a symposium on cost-effective sodium reduction policies at the International Congress of Nutrition 2025. Read our five takeaways for global advocates—and how GHAI is responding—in our latest blog: tinyurl.com/ahwdztp6
Global Momentum for Sodium Reduction: Policy Lessons from Around the…
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Proud to have supported Special Olympics on their new global health report, Focusing on the Invisible. This is a vital step in making sure that health systems are accessible for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. tinyurl.com/ykcst4aa
Advancing Health Equity for People with Intellectual and…
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Today we observe World Heart Day, a global reminder that protecting your heart means protecting your future. Behind every statistic about heart disease is a person whose life has been forever changed. Learn more bit.ly/48FsGIx
Shafali’s Diagnosis and the Hidden Dangers of Neglected Hypertension…
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