Did you know tuberculosis (TB) kills more people than any other infectious disease? While this disease draws less attention than HIV or malaria, TB kills more people annually than either of those diseases… more
There are currently more than 300 million people around the world suffering from depression, anxiety, and a variety of other mental illnesses. Though treatment is available, close to two-thirds of people… more
To mark World Health Day on April 7, Ambassador Deborah Birx reflects on how the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) helps create a more secure and prosperous world. more
Part five in USAID's series on Grand Challenge female innovators featuring Sharmila Anandasabapathy, who developed a ‘Lego-like’ solution for patient care. more
Part four in USAID's series on Grand Challenge female innovators featuring Rusty Low 's effort to empower students to help reduce the risk of vector-borne diseases. more
Part two of USAID's series on Grand Challenge female innovators highlights Molly Scheel’s novel use of baker’s yeast could improve mosquito control efforts. more
More than two million women in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia are estimated to be living with fistula. USAID’s work to repair them advances health, independence, and resilience. more
The first in a five-part series on Grand Challenge female innovators highlighting Beth Kolko, who developed DripAssist to ensure accuracy of IV flow rate. more
