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News, commentary, analysis, and public opinion on issues and current events related to combating infectious disease, the COVID-19 pandemic, and health security.

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World Health Day 2026: Global Health at a Crossroads

PAST EVENT VIDEO

As the United States steps back from decades of global health leadership, Dean Karlan, Margaret Kruk, and Zaher Sahloul examine what's at stake and who fills the void.

Apr 8

Ana Miyares Photography

The Global War on Fentanyl

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Jake Braun, Katie Tobin, and Cécile Shea analyze the federal government’s counter-fentanyl strategy in a partner event with the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

Dec 3

US Border Patrol agents and a dog check a vehicle at a checkpoint in California.

Elliot Spagat / AP

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Commentary

April 7, 2026

Where Does Global Health Go from Here?

Analysis

by Olufunmilayo (Funmi) Olopade

“This moment calls for us to reimagine the possibilities,” Dr. Olufunmilayo I. Olopade tells the Council.

A health worker administers a dose of the measles vaccine in Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.

Marco Ugarte / AP

Global Health

October 24, 2025

2025 Global Leadership Award Honorees

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Global Insight by The Council

The Council will honor The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, former prime minister of Canada; Tanya and Michael Polsky; and Regina Cross, a Council Emerging Leaders alumna, at its annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner on October 29.