Record Funding for Epidemic Preparedness in Uganda
An analysis conducted by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) determined that Uganda’s ability to respond to epidemics was dependent on donor grants – an unsustainable situation.
Case Studies
We use the power of advocacy to change policies and unlock investments that save lives and reduce health disparities worldwide. Our team works alongside local civil society partners to build and execute winning advocacy campaigns that address some of the most pressing public health challenges. Our track record speaks for itself. Explore our case studies to see our impact.
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Mexico’s Mobility and Road Safety Law
The General Law on Mobility and Road Safety marked a major step forward in the country’s efforts to reduce road traffic deaths by creating the legal framework necessary to advance road safety laws at the national, state and municipal levels, while also raising minimum vehicle safety standards.
Sweetened Beverage Taxes: Lessons from a Decade of Progress
Locally-led advocacy campaigns supported by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) have contributed to the adoption and strengthening of sweetened beverage (SB) taxes in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and South Asia. The lessons learned from these campaigns are being applied by advocates around the world to counter the threat caused by SBs in their countries and generate new government revenues.
Civil registration and identity management in the Maldives
With budget advocacy support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), the Government of the Maldives has made a historic investment in the human and technical resources that support its national civil registration, vital statistics and identity management (CRVSID) systems.
Epidemic Preparedness and Response Financing Increased in Nigeria’s Kano State
Kano State improved its ability to prevent, detect and respond to disease outbreaks by establishing a budget line for epidemic preparedness and response (EPR) after civil society organizations (CSOs) made the case for increased and sustained funding.
Expanding Access to Hypertension Care in India: Advocacy for Health Budgets and System Strengthening
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, from January 2020 through June 2021, health and wellness centers in Punjab, India, trained over 2,600 health workers and provided more than 5.2 million consultations with patients, including 2.5 million consultations on diabetes and hypertension.
Sustaining Drowning Prevention Programs in Vietnam
In Vietnam, a groundbreaking partnership between the national government and international partners is on track to reduce the national drowning burden by 20%. By securing dedicated funding streams and pursuing innovative partnerships, two high-burden provinces have provided a blueprint for sustaining their drowning prevention programs.
Trans Fat Elimination in the Philippines
The Philippines mandated the elimination of industrially produced trans fat from its food supply – a policy supported by local civil society advocates working in partnership with the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI).
Protecting Heart Health in Brazil
Brazil approved strict limits on trans fat in food following strategic advocacy led by local civil society organizations supported by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI).
Epidemic Preparedness in Nigeria: Making the Case for Increased Federal, State and Local Investments
Nigeria doubled funding for its Center for Disease Control over two years, and Kano state added a new budget line for epidemic preparedness, following strategic advocacy led by local civil society organizations supported by GHAI.