CIGH Director Dr. Charles Holmes on COVID vaccines, variants, and mask-wearing
CIGH Director Charles Holmes has been at the forefront of communication about COVID – 19 . On February 9 , Dr . Holmes participated in a Twitter Q & amp ; A with Reuters…
The Center for Innovation in Global Health
Innovating in research, programs, and policy to bring lasting solutions to global health challenges
The Center for Innovation in Global Health (CIGH) partners with governments, civil society and other experts to develop innovative public health solutions. Directed by Dr. Charles Holmes, CIGH was formally established in April 2020 and brings together a multi-disciplinary team with a track record of tackling some of the toughest challenges in public health.
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Announcements
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, read a call to action by CIGH Director Charles Holmes and CIDRZ CEO Izukanji Sikazwe discussing the importance of investing in women’s and girls’ health, rights, and education to end the AIDS epidemic. Read the full piece here!
Events
Our R4P recording is out! On Thursday, January 28th, CIGH co-hosted a satellite session with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation titled “Optimizing the delivery of HIV prevention services for maximum impact and sustainability: the Blantyre Prevention Strategy.” Co-chaired by Dr. Charles Holmes and Chimwemwe Mablekisi of Malawi’s National AIDS Commission, speakers presented on the Blantyre Prevention Strategy’s innovative systems approach to HIV prevention. Watch the full satellite session here!
In the News
High variability in the measurement of HIV primary prevention activities and outcomes: the need for consensus in global HIV prevention indicators
Read CIGH Director Dr . Charles Holmes and Senior Programs Manager Anna Carter ‘ s recently published article in the Journal of the International AIDS Society disc…
CIGH Affiliates Dr. Rebecca Katz and Dr. Eric Goosby appointed as advisors to President-Elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force
On Monday , November 9 , President – Elect Biden announced the 13 members of his coronavirus task force , with two Georgetown CIGH Affiliates among their ranks . Dr…
How Lessons from Global Health Can Improve Health And The Response To COVID-19 In The US
Dr . Charles Holmes and CIGH affiliate Dr . Eric Goosby discuss with Health Affairs how lessons from global health can improve health and the response to COVID – 19…