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Senator Markey and Rep. Sherman Introduce Legislation to Elevate and Overhaul U.S. Global Health Activities

October 23, 2019

Mandates interagency coordination for global health assistance and integration with other diplomacy, development, and defense effortsThis press release was originally published here.Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) and Chairman Brad Sherman (CA-30) today introduced legislation, the Global Health Coordination and Development Act, to create a federal agency coordination framework for all U.S. global health activities. Currently, there is no wholesale legislative mandate requiring U.S. agencies responsible for global health initiatives to coordinate in a way that maximizes U.S.

Management Sciences for Health Appoints New General Counsel

October 21, 2019

Arlington, VA—Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a leading global health NGO, announced today the appointment of Paul M. Zimmerman as its new General Counsel.“I am delighted to welcome Paul to MSH, where his experience and expertise will further enhance the ability of MSH to create a significant public health impact among some of the most disadvantaged populations in the world,“ said Marian W. Wentworth, MSH’s President & CEO.

Management Sciences for Health Recognizes Achievements in Angola’s Fight Against HIV and AIDS

September 05, 2019

Arlington, VA, and Luanda, Angola—Management Sciences for Health (MSH) announced today the conclusion of its work supporting Angola’s Ministry of Health in its efforts to strengthen the country’s response to HIV and AIDS through two programs funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID): Health For All (HFA), which focused on establishing a sustainable model for high-quality HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment, and LINKAGES, which expanded the reach and quality of HIV services for the hardest-hit populations, including sex workers, men who have sex with men,

Management Sciences for Health Joins Global Health Community to Ensure Access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in all Health Facilities

June 27, 2019

More than $120 million in commitments announced at historic convening for global healthArlington, VA—Last week, Management Sciences for Health (MSH) joined philanthropies, nongovernmental organizations, US government agencies, financial institutions, corporations, universities, Nobel laureate Dr.

Management Sciences for Health Responds to Unprecedented Measles Outbreak in Madagascar

June 20, 2019

Arlington, VA—Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a nonprofit global health organization, has joined forces with the Madagascar Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) to combat an unprecedented measles outbreak with support from the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Since October 2018, the outbreak has infected approximately 140,000 people and claimed the lives of 1,250 Malagasies, including more than 650 children.“MSH is committed to strengthening Madagascar’s health system in partnership with the national government and local communities,” said Marian W.

Strong Health Systems for Better Family Planning Services and HIV Prevention and Care


June 18, 2019

MSH calls for improved access to contraceptives and women’s autonomy over family planning choicesArlington, VA —The long-awaited results of the ECHO study published in The Lancet last week show that three common contraceptives—copper IUD, LNG implant, and the DMPA-IM shot—have no substantial effect on HIV risk.

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