Advocacy Updates ~ April 5, 2021
April 5, 2021
On March 30, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) released its
Vision for Health System Strengthening 2030, which examines progress over the last decade, as well as new challenges, and reaffirms USAID’s long-term goal of building resilient health systems. The vision recognizes the criticality of integrated, systems-based approaches to health system strengthening, particularly in light of COVID-19. It aligns well with many of the priorities outlined in GHC’s
On Thursday, April 15, the U.S. will co-host the
launch of the Investment Opportunity for the COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC) with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The virtual convening will call on partners to join the U.S. in committing to accelerate global COVID-19 vaccinations. The U.S. has committed $2 billion to Gavi to support the purchase and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in 92 low-and middle-income countries through the COVAX AMC.