While trust in public health declined significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the public has been losing trust in a range of institutions for decades. The causes of this crisis in trust are complex, deep-rooted, and global in nature. The challenges
Experiences, Enablers, and Challenges in Service Delivery and Integration of COVID-19 Vaccines: a Rapid Systematic Review
Abstract: The COVID-19 vaccination is a crucial public health intervention for controlling the spread and severity of the SARS-CoV2 virus. COVID-19 vaccines have been developed in record time, but their deployment has varied across countries, owing to differences in health
Reflections following #IiHForum23
Inspiring. To summarize the Innovations in Healthcare Annual Forum in one word: inspiring. Despite a full agenda over the two-day conference, the energy in the room never dwindled. For the first time since 2019, stakeholders from across the healthcare ecosystem came
COVID GAP Accountability Report, Issue 23
April 5, 2023: COVID GAP Accountability Report Issue 23 Key Changes and Insights Since Previous Report: India reported over 3,600 new COVID-19 cases on April 3rd. This represents the largest single day increase in new cases in over 6 months.
COVID-19 Anguish Channeled into Survivor Support, Push for Better Pandemic Policies
The Global Accountability Platform (COVID GAP) blog series. March 30, 2023 By Nellie Bristol When Charonda Johnson’s 62-year-old father died from a COVID-19 infection in July, 2020, in addition to intense grief, she felt rage. A US Air Force Iraq war
COVID GAP Accountability Report, Issue 22
March 22, 2023: COVID GAP Accountability Report Issue 22 Key Changes and Insights Since Previous Report: The Pandemic Fund received over 600 proposals in response to the call for expression of interests (EOI) for the first round of funding. The
UN High Level Pandemic Meeting Should Be Only the Beginning
The Global Accountability Platform (COVID GAP) blog series. March 9, 2023 By Nellie Bristol While negotiations continue at the World Health Organization (WHO) on a new pandemic accord and amendments to the International Health Regulations, plans also are evolving toward a UN high level meeting
COVID GAP Accountability Report, Issue 21
March 1, 2023: COVID GAP Accountability Report Issue 21 Key Changes and Insights Since Previous Report: The Pandemic Fund closed their call for expressions of interest on February 24th. The first call for proposals is expected to be announced in
African Leaders Commit to Tackling Pandemic Fueled Routine Immunization Deficits
The Global Accountability Platform (COVID GAP) blog series. February 23, 2023 By Nellie Bristol In the face of falling routine immunization rates and recent spikes in some vaccine preventable diseases, African leaders pledged this week to “reignite the political will” to
COVID GAP Accountability Report, Issue 20
February 16, 2023: COVID GAP Accountability Report Issue 20 Key Changes and Insights Since Previous Report: The Pandemic Fund Governing Board has approved $300 million in financing for the first round of funding. The first round will prioritize projects that