Polio Transition – A Missed Opportunity on the path towards UHC?
How are we going to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)? This is the focus of this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA) taking place in Geneva from May 21 st -26 th . Since taking office, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros, has set out ambitious objectives as part...
The economic impact of immunisation: a good deal and the right one
In 2018 no one should die from diseases that we are able to treat or suffer from illnesses we are able to prevent. But saving lives and preventing unnecessary suffering isn’t only the humane thing to do - it makes sense economically as well.
The UK has been a global leader on...
The World Health Assembly 2018 and what it did for us
At RESULTS, we are clear about what we do: We use our voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Every year in Geneva, delegations from the 193 Member States of the World Health Organisation (WHO) gather to discuss health challenges of global significance. This is...
Immunisation – it’s beyond routine, it’s essential.
A few weeks ago, I visited Shalalake, a small kebele (village) in the Arsi District of Ethiopia. It was around a three-hour drive from the nearest large town and a 5km walk to the nearest health post. The kebele had no clean running water, with people relying on water purification tablets. They...
November grassroots conference call
A recording of the November grassroots conference call is now online. This month, we were joined by Claire Baudot, Advocacy Manager at Global Health Advocates (GHA) France in Paris. Claire leads the...
How can we achieve health for everyone everywhere?
Each year, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day (12 December) is a moment to recognise that every person – no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they have – should have access to sufficient health services without suffering financial hardship.
This UHC Day, we invited...
Multilaterals - a proven way to deliver effective aid
Bilateral or multilateral? More money for aid, or more aid for your money? Or even - no aid at all? These are the questions that both critics and supporters of aid constantly grapple with. It is an existential debate that takes place in capitals in the Global North, but has...
5 reasons why it’s time to fully fund the Global Fund
Since its creation, Global Fund has helped to save 27 million lives. Responsible for 65% of all international financing of the global TB response, its adequate financing will be a cornerstone of the success of the TB response for years to come.
Making the right to health a reality: Why 2019 is a vital year
Health worker in Cambodia, 2014. Image: Tom Maguire
The theme of this year’s World Health Day on Sunday April 7th is Universal Health...
April 2019 Conference Call - Immunisation in Ghana
Image: Edmund shows us his motorbike, which he acquired with support form Gavi. The bike helps him reach remote locations that would otherwise only be accessible on foot.
This month, health advocate and nurse Edmund Duodo...
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