Publications
Recent Publications
- Report to Congress: Coordinated Strategy to Accelerate Development of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases - October 2009 [PDF, 1.1MB]
The U.S. Government is engaged in coordinated strategies with partners the world over to accelerate development of vaccines for infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, and to deliver vaccines to people in developing countries.
- Health Systems Report to Congress: Sustaining Health Gains, Building Systems - October 2009 [PDF, 3.2MB]
Strengthening the health systems of developing countries is a central goal of USAID health programming. Achieving this goal is critical to sustaining improvements in outcomes in health- or disease-specific areas and is a significant factor in supporting overall development in partner countries. Learn more
- Report to Congress: Health-Related Research and Development Activities at USAID - September 2009 [PDF, 447KB]
Health research is integral to USAID’s ability to achieve its health and development objectives worldwide. In 2006, USAID outlined its five-year health research strategy. With this report, USAID provides an update on this strategy for using research funds to stimulate the development and introduction of key products through 2010. Significant progress has been made in many areas, influencing policies and programming on the ground in real time.
- Fiscal Year 2008 Report to Congress: Building Partnerships to Control Tuberculosis - September 2009 [PDF, 2.2MB]
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major worldwide public health threat that kills approximately 1.7 million people each year. USAID has been a leader in the international fight to prevent and control TB in countries with the highest burdens of disease.
- Report to Congress: The USAID Strategic Plan for Microbicide Research and Development: Current Initiatives and Next-Generation Leads - September 2009 [PDF, 216KB]
As a key implementer of the U.S. Presiden'ts Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), USAID plays a critical role in shaping the strategic and technical direction of microbicide research and development to meet developing-country needs.
- USAID Global Health: Improving Global Health Improves the World
For 50 years, USAID has worked to improve health globally and supported interventions in poor countries around the world to help prevent illness, provide treatment, improve family planning, and strengthen health systems. Read more on how USAID is helping people live longer, healthier, more productive lives.
- Two Decades of Progress: USAID’s Child Survival and Maternal Health Program [PDF, 3.9MB]
In commemoration of the Day of the African Child on June 16, 2009, USAID released this report which documents the progress in child survival and showcases USAID’s contribution to a global partnership that has resulted in saving 6 to 7 million children's lives each year.
- Investing in Nutrition [PDF, 251KB]
Malnutrition remains the world’s most serious
health problem and the single biggest contributor to
child mortality. This brochure covers USAID's efforts to achieve sustainable
reductions in global hunger and malnutrition.
- Second Annual Report to Congress – Supporting Highly Vulnerable Children: Progress, Promise and Partnership - December 2008 [PDF, 2.3MB]
This report summarizes activities U.S. Government (USG) agencies, including USAID, are undertaking together to improve programming for highly vulnerable children. In 2007–2008, the USG spent in excess of $5.9 billion on foreign assistance programs to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children and their families. USAID has dedicated significant time and human resources to this effort.
- The U.S. Government Special Advisor for Orphans and Vulnerable Children, First Annual Report to Congress: Highly Vulnerable Children: Causes, Consequences and Actions - August 2007 [PDF, 2.2MB]
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Guide to Monitoring and Evaluating Health Information Products and Services – November 2007 [PDF, 743KB]
Funded by USAID and published by the Health Information and Publications Network (HIPNET), the guide presents 29 indicators that are grouped into four categories measuring reach, usefulness, use, and collaboration/capacity building. It brings together monitoring and evaluating information products and services from dozens of health organizations that are members of the HIPNET community of practice.
- Request a print copy from orders@jhuccp.org and make sure to include your mailing address
- Report to Congress: Child Survival and Health Programs Fund Progress Report – FY 2007 [PDF, 14MB]
This report describes USAID's strategic approaches, interventions, and achievements in health that were reported during 2007.
- Fiscal Year 2008 Users’ Guide to USAID/Washington Health Programs
The Users' Guide contains background information on USAID's Global Health Bureau, it's objectives and programs, plus a project directory. It includes the preferred method for USAID operating units to access the awards described in the project directory.
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Immunization Essentials: A Practical Field Guide
Available in English (CD-ROM or PDF; hardcopy currently unavailable), French (hardcopy, CD-ROM, or PDF), and Spanish (PDF only), this publication is produced by USAID and provides technically and operationally sound information for immunization program managers in developing countries and for people who support them, particularly field staff of donor agencies.
- View an Archive of Global Health Publications from 1997-2006
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