Global Health Initiative

Through the Global Health Initiative (GHI) the United States will invest $63 billion over six years to help partner countries improve health outcomes through strengthened health systems - with a particular focus on improving the health of women, newborns and children through programs including infectious disease, nutrition, maternal and child health, and safe water. The GHI aims to maximize the sustainable health impact the United States achieves for every dollar invested. The GHI will deliver on that commitment through a business model based on: implementing a woman- and girl-centered approach; increasing impact and efficiency through strategic coordination and integration; strengthening and leveraging key partnerships, multilateral organizations, and private contributions; encouraging country ownership and investing in country-led plans; improving metrics, monitoring and evaluation; and promoting research and innovation. Through this model the GHI will build on the Bush Administration's successful record in global health, and take these remarkable achievements to the next level by further accelerating progress and investing in sustainable health delivery systems for the future.

Comments on this consultation document can be sent to ghi_comments@state.gov. The deadline for comments is February 22, 2010.

-- 02/01/10    Implementation of the Global Health Initiative: Consultation Document (PDF)
--    Consultation Document
--    ANNEX A: Global Health Initiative
--    ANNEX B: GHI Implementation
--    ANNEX C: GHI and Ethiopia (Illustrative)
--    ANNEX D: GHI and Bangladesh (Illustrative)