Kaiser Family Foundation Updates Fact Sheet Examining U.S. Government’s Role In Global Health

Kaiser Family Foundation: The U.S. Government and Global Health
This updated fact sheet examines the U.S. government’s global health response. “…In addition to acting as a donor by providing financial and other health-related development assistance (e.g., commodities, like contraceptives) to low- and middle-income countries, the USG operates programs and delivers health services, provides technical assistance and other capacity-building support, participates in major international health organizations through global health diplomacy and other efforts, conducts research, supports international responses to disasters and other emergencies, and partners with governments, non-governmental groups, and the private sector…” (6/29).

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