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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · 13d

📢⏰ A key dialogue on malnutrition starts in one hour !
Our "Fueling Change" webinar is kicking off soon.

Discover how parliamentarians can be powerful agents of change in the fight against malnutrition.

➡️ Join us live: us06web.zoom.us/j/8828264474...

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 17d

📸 An early start in our Brussels office today, as we hosted a high level panel on aligning The Global Fund's contribution to African health sovereignty with the EU's efforts under the Global Gateway.

Our recent paper on the topic 👉 bit.ly/4nJCHsp

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · 20d

🇪🇺 🗓️ Join us! The "Fueling Change" webinar is coming up on Monday, September 29th 1:00-2:30pm CET
The role of parliamentarians is essential in fighting malnutrition.
Registration is free, and interpretation in French, English, and Spanish will be available.
👉 Registration here : tinyurl.com/yc6pvsf

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · Sep 11

📆 Can the EU deliver for Africa on health while respecting its sovereignty?

Join us on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 for a high level panel.

Register for in person or online 👉 bit.ly/4noOWul

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Sep 12

...the world is prepared for the next health crisis, which as we know, know no borders.", said @rowanjdunn.bsky.social, EU Advocacy Coordinator at GHA Brussels.

GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Sep 12

...investing in a fairer and safer world is undeniably in Europe's interest. Global health is a global good. The EU's commitment to lead must now be matched with sustained funding and inclusive partnerships to ensure...

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Sep 12

"GHA warmly welcomes President von der Leyen's recognition of global health as an area in which the EU must demonstrate leadership. Indeed, at a time when inequalities are at an all time high and in a world where millions of people still lack access to basic services...

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Sep 12

🧵1 Following @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 's SOTEU on Wednesday, GHA warmly welcomes the President's recognition of #globalhealth as an area in which the #EU must demonstrate leadership. ⚕️The EU's commitment to lead must now be matched with sustained funding.

See our quote here: tinyurl.com/yw2c26m3

Health disinformation prompts new EU plan (but no information) | Euractiv

The Commission President announced a new “Global Health Resilience Initiative”, though she did not say if it would come with specific actions or boosted funding

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Sep 11

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Sep 11

During #SOTEU2025 @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu said that “Europe must take the lead on global health”

10 weeks ahead of the replenishment moment, we urge the @ec.europa.eu to do so by committing €800M to the GlobalFund’s 8th Replenishment.

#HealthierFuture

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Sep 11

The @GlobalFund is the largest multilateral grant funder.

Not only contributing to the fight against the three diseases but it is also:
💉 Strengthening labs in 85 countries
🚑 Providing lifesaving care in conflict zones like Ukraine, Sudan & Syria
➡️ Building resilient societies

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Global Fund 2025 Results Report is out !
A powerful testimony to the partnership’s impact: 70 million lives saved since its inception.
✔️ 1M+ received HIV PrEP
✔️ 3.4M received TB preventive therapy
✔️ 50.9M children received seasonal malaria chemoprevention

Learn more: tinyurl.com/53yhcvwr

70 million lives saved in 20 years: the Global Fund will stop at nothing to end pandemics - Action Santé Mondiale

Figures demonstrate how the partnership is meeting the global health funding crisis with steadfast commitment to its mission, while recognising the need to continue to evolve and adapt to the rapidly ...

www.ghadvocates.eu

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 28

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 28

[3/3]🗣️ We call on the European Commission to:

1) Scale-up EU Financing for GH,
2) Finalise the M&E Framework
3) Enhance meaningful engagement with partner countries and CSOs
4) Ensure that health is elevated on the political agenda 🇪🇺

Read our complete recommendations ⬇️ :
tinyurl.com/2w389t7w

Partnership in Practice: A Response to the First Implementation Report of the EU GHS - Action Santé Mondiale

A reaction by the GH CSO Coalition to the European Commission’s first implementation report: analysis, reaction, recommendations.

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 28

[2/3] 📣We urge the EC to clarify and address details on reporting, process, transparency and accountability of the GHS, assessing the EU’s engagement with partner countries in the implementation of the #EUGHS, reflecting on the private sector’s role within global health projects.

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 28

[Thread] 🇪🇺 The 1st #GlobalHealthStrategy Implementation Report is out! Almost 3 years after the adoption of the #GHS, the EC enumerates key actions it has taken for #GlobalHealth. We, CSOs on #GH, have reviewed the Report.
Read the full paper: tinyurl.com/2w389t7w

Partnership in Practice: A Response to the First Implementation Report of the EU GHS - Action Santé Mondiale

A reaction by the GH CSO Coalition to the European Commission’s first implementation report: analysis, reaction, recommendations.

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 25

Last days to apply!

GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 4

We're hiring! 🎉 Global Health Advocates is looking for an EU Advocacy & Policy Officer (maternity cover) to join our Brussels team.

If you're passionate about global health & EU advocacy, apply by July 27th!

🔗Apply here : www.ghadvocates.eu/hiring-gha-i...

#EUAffairs #Advocacy #JobOpening

Hiring ! GHA is looking for an EU Advocacy and Policy Officer - Action Santé Mondiale

advocacy job, ago, health for all

www.ghadvocates.eu

GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 17

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 17

🔴 PRESS RELEASE

The Commission is stepping up with a proposal to invest €200 bn in external action, aiming to strengthen rapid responses in fragile contexts.

🔗 But the proposal comes with risks. Read our joint statement: www.mffhub.org/press/joint-...

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 4

We're hiring! 🎉 Global Health Advocates is looking for an EU Advocacy & Policy Officer (maternity cover) to join our Brussels team.

If you're passionate about global health & EU advocacy, apply by July 27th!

🔗Apply here : www.ghadvocates.eu/hiring-gha-i...

#EUAffairs #Advocacy #JobOpening

Hiring ! GHA is looking for an EU Advocacy and Policy Officer - Action Santé Mondiale

advocacy job, ago, health for all

www.ghadvocates.eu

GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 4

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 4

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 4

💡Insight 3 : Falling Behind G7
Compared to G7 countries average of 11.4% the EU maintains the lowest share at just 4%.

As Denmark begins its Presidency of the Council of the EU, it’s time to deliver bold action on #GlobalHealth!

Read our full factsheet for more:
tinyurl.com/3krmhawj

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 4

💡Insight 2: The post-#Covid19 fall is glaring.
Since the #COVID19 pandemic, EU health ODA has almost halved from 8% in 2021 to a five-year low of 4% in 2023. This trend is alarming given the ongoing global health challenges.

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GHA EU @ghabrussels.bsky.social · Jul 4

💡Insight 1 : Lagging Commitment

In 2023, EU ODA dedicated to health stood at a mere 4% of its total ODA (approx. €1 billion out of €25 billion).
This represents a decrease from 2022 and pales in comparison to the nearly 7% allocated to the energy sector. Why the drop when health needs are soaring?

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