Azylee was a perfectly healthy little girl who lost her life to influenza. It's not a mundane disease.

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ World Field Epidemiology Day is on September 7! This year’s theme, "Protecting Communities from Behind the Scenes: The Power of Field Epidemiology," honors the unsung heroes whose daily work stops outbreaks before they start. Submit your storyby August 10: bit.ly/4x5XkUB

Global deworming efforts have surpassed five billion donated tablets, protecting millions of children from parasitic infections. Learn how Children Without Worms, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social, is building on this milestone: bit.ly/3RJVU30

Deworming efforts reach five billion doses as new coalition promises further progress - The Task Force for Global Health

Global deworming efforts have reached a new, unprecedented milestone: more than five billion deworming tablets have been delivered to children around the world. These donated tablets prevent soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections caused by parasites that invade your colon, small intestine, and other parts of the body. “With the long-term commitments Johnson & Johnson and GSK […]

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#IAS shows us that the tools to end HIV transmission exist. To achieve zero new infections, national programs must remove structural barriers, engage affected communities, and promote people-centered care. Read our new report: www.zerohiv.org

Congratulations to Dr. Siale ‘Ataonga Hausia on being recognized as a 2026 Elimination Champion by the @globalhep.bsky.social, a program of the @taskforce.bsky.social. Read more now: matangitonga.to/2026/07/29/t...

Tonga's Dr. Siale Hausia honoured for eliminating hepatitis in Ha'apai

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Medical Officer in Charge at Princess Fusipala Hospital in Ha’apai, Dr. Siale ‘Ataonga Hausia was named among four global Elimination Champions for their outstanding efforts toward ...

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Today, on #WorldHepatitisDay, we're honoring the people whose leadership, innovation, and dedication are helping bring us closer to a world free of viral hepatitis. Meet this year's champions: 🔗 www.globalhep.org/elimination-... #LetsBreakItDown

On #WorldHepatitisDay, we're proud to celebrate Dr. Sathya Herath, who was named one of the 2026 Hepatitis Elimination Champions for her outstanding work in Sri Lanka! See how her leadership in the fight against hepatitis is making headlines: hirunews.lk/en/479708/sr... @globalhep.bsky.social

Sri Lankan doctor among hepatitis elimination champions

Sri Lankan doctor among hepatitis elimination champions. Most visited website in Sri Lanka.

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Tomorrow is World Hepatitis Day, and we are proud to highlight Dr. John Ward, Director and founder of @globalhep.bsky.social, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social. Dr. Ward, his team, and their partners are driving the global effort to eliminate viral hepatitis. Learn more: www.globalhep.org

"In the United States, there are now efforts to weaken vaccination recommendations. I just can’t believe it." How Trieu got Hep B and why he's a major advocate for prevention. www.voicesforvaccines.org/im-a-doctor-...

I’m a Doctor. Hepatitis B Almost Killed Me Anyway.

If we make people feel the vaccine is not important, we will go back to a public health crisis.

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🏆 Meet the 2026 Hepatitis Elimination Champions! These remarkable leaders are advancing hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment, advocacy, and care in communities around the world, and bringing us closer to elimination. 🔗 Read their stories: www.globalhep.org/advocacy/eli... #GlobalHealth

Integration makes sense! Disease silos create fragmented care. New hepatitis infections are 11x higher in England and 46x higher in Australia than new HIV infections. See the case for a "one-stop-shop" model for HIV and hepatitis care in a new report: www.zerohiv.org

How do country health systems stack up on the #PathToZero HIV transmission? This new report provides analysis, recommendations, and a model evaluating Australia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, and Italy. See the precision tracking metrics: www.zerohiv.org

Magdalen was in an Ebola vaccine trial. She firmly believes in the power of science to prevent disease! Thanks to her and all others who join these trials to protect the rest of us.

It's a wrap on #NACCHO360 in Louisville! Thanks to everyone who dropped by our booth. One of the highlights of the conference was meeting face-to-face with people we’ve only known through screens. Connect with us by signing up for our e-newsletter: buff.ly/RijVlB9 🛟 🧪

The Cure Hepatitis C Act, bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday in the US Congress, will provide critical access to hepatitis C treatment and cure to millions of people. If passed, we know this bill will save money and lives. It's time to #EndHepC in the USA. degette.house.gov/media-center...

DeGette Moves to Eradicate Hepatitis C with Bipartisan Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Congressman Henry C. “Hank” Johnson (GA-04), and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02)…

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Our Q3 Dispatches is live! We kick things off with our FY25 Annual Report, exploring the "before and after" of our work across nearly 140 countries. You’ll also learn about global deworming efforts, and see how we joined partners at the 79th World Health Assembly (#WHA79). 🔗bit.ly/4frITDa

A new report from @globalhep.bsky.social, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social, outlines an actionable path to eliminating new HIV transmissions across 7 countries. Suppression targets alone won't stop outbreaks. #PathToZero Download the analysis: www.zerohiv.org

The Path to Zero: Eliminating HIV Transmission

A new report from The Task Force for Global Health

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Nigeria is on track to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem by 2030 through the leadership of the Nigerian government and strong collaboration with partners, including Pfizer and our International Trachoma Initiative program. Read the full story in our FY25 annual report: bit.ly/4y9WGXl

🇮🇳Good news from the state of Bihar in India. @who.int #EliminateLF #beatNTDs www.who.int/india/news-r...

Bihar achieves historic first in lymphatic filariasis elimination

Bihar clears TAS-1 with 55 units, low lymphatic filariasis transmission; 3 districts stop Mass Drug Administration, advancing India’s elimination goal

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#ICYMI: Safety Platform for Emergency Vaccines (SPEAC), a collabo between The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and The Task Force’s Brighton Collaboration, released its Spring 2026 Partner Update. Check it out now!🔗speacsafety.net/speac-newsle...

Mass Drug Administration helped eliminate NTDs in 50+ countries. When rare child-choking risks emerged, @taskforce.bsky.social mobilized global partners to develop pediatric-safe, liquid medicines. The result? Zero reported tragedies since. Read more: www.taskforce.org/safety-first/

Safety First - The Task Force for Global Health

Safety First: Ensuring the safety of mass drug administration Liquid medication is administered to ensure safe delivery and minimize choking risks for children. Photo credit: The Task Force for Global Health Before: Some children were choking on medicine tablets After: National programs prioritized safety training; pharmaceutical partners provided chewable and liquid medicine Back to Main […]

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Viral hepatitis is now the deadliest communicable disease. Ahead of World Hepatitis Day 2026, WHA is organising a webinar to break down the new data and explore how to work together to achieve the 2030 elimination goals. Register now: https://bit.ly/4vu1h4O

Curious about vaccines? You aren't alone. That’s why @voices4vaccines.bsky.social, a program of @taskforce.bsky.social, created a fun online journey to help you do just that. Learn more: www.voicesforvaccines.org/course/the-v...

Every day counts for infant development. Manual reporting can delay critical early hearing detection and intervention. A new human-in-the-loop genAI solution streamlines data sharing so deaf and hard-of-hearing infants get services faster: www.taskforce.org/closing-the-...

Closing the Gap in Early Hearing Detection with AI - The Task Force for Global Health

Closing the Gap in Early Hearing Detection with AI​ A sleeping newborn undergoes a hearing test in the hospital. U.S. audiology programs aim to screen infants who are deaf or hard of hearing by the time they are 1 month old. Photo courtesy of Midkhat Izmaylov. Before: Audiologists were overwhelmed by manual data entry and […]

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On #WorldRefugeeDay, we're reflecting on what makes our Migration Health Initiative's work successful: the refugee and immigrant communities who bring their expertise, trust, and lived experience to every project. We honor our partners and of all the communities themselves: mhi.taskforce.org

@taskforce.bsky.social is proud to serve as a gathering place for convenings and trainings, like @phinformatics.bsky.social's 12th annual Immunization Information Systems (IIS) Leadership Workshop.

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PHII hosted the IIS Leadership Workshop at @taskforce.bsky.social in Decatur, Ga. Thanks to those at this 3-day event to strengthen leadership skills, deepen knowledge & support shared learning. Thanks to AIRA & CDC’s IDAB for their partnership. Explore IIS resources: buff.ly/pMA6lpL 🛟 🧪

Introducing Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance's new newsletter! The CHAMPS Bulletin shares vital insights, community stories, and data-driven updates on preventing stillbirths and child deaths in Africa and South Asia. Check it out now and subscribe: bit.ly/4fI98XL

Specialized field epidemiologists are critical to rapid disease detection and response. Learn how Lenin Yonel La Torre Rosillo, his colleagues, and indigenous leaders increased yellow fever vaccine coverage, stopping a local outbreak from becoming a regional crisis: www.taskforce.org/first-in-and...

First In and Last Out - The Task Force for Global Health

First In, Last Out: Persistent Infectious Disease Threats in the Amazon Basin and Peru’s Field Epidemiologists FETP-trained Bagua District Epidemiologist and Rapid Response Team Lead, Lenin Yonel La Torre Rosillo, wades across a river to reach remote Awajún communities. Photo credit: courtesy of Lenin Yonel La Torre Rosillo Before: A member of the Awajún indigenous […]

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During our time at #WHA79, collaboration proved to be the cornerstone of effective global health policy. We continue to stand with Member States, advocates, and health leaders to advance disease elimination and strengthen health systems. Read more about our time in Geneva on our blog: bit.ly/4os75cv

Task Force Elevates Hepatitis, Malaria, and NTD Elimination Efforts to World Leaders - The Task Force for Global Health

As a non-state actor in official relations with the WHO, The Task Force co-hosted two side events and engaged in many convenings throughout the week, while also tracking official proceedings on critical agenda items. Representatives from The Task Force’s External Relations team, the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE), and the Health Campaign Effectiveness Coalition […]

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@taskforce.bsky.social is proud to see our colleague Sarah Shaw sharing her expertise and helping public agencies across the country communicate the value of data modernization.

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At #CSTE2026, Sarah Shaw of @publichealthpod.bsky.social connected with data modernization teams & introduced the Data Modernization Communications Toolkit. Created with PHIG partners, the toolkit helps public health agencies share the impact of their data mod efforts: phii.org/dmc-toolkit 🛟 🧪