by Corina Milic | Sep 29, 2020
Cardiovascular disease is the world’s biggest killer, claiming 17.7 million lives every year. Eighty percent of all cardiovascular deaths are from heart attacks and strokes, and 75 percent of those occur in low- and middle-income countries. As we make progress in the...
by Corina Milic | Sep 28, 2020
A full access package includes WHO policy guidance on the use of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests, manufacturer volume guarantees for low- and middle-income countries, catalytic funding to assist governments to deploy the tests, and an initial US$50M...
by Corina Milic | Sep 25, 2020
Distinguished African American Institute Fellow and Executive Secretary of African Leaders Malaria Alliance Rolled out first comprehensive national HIV/AIDS treatment program in Africa in Botswana following AIDS crisis of late 90s Sept. 30, 2020 – The Clinton Health...
by Corina Milic | Sep 23, 2020
CHAI is pleased to release the 11th issue of our annual HIV market report. The report provides a detailed look at the complex, ever-changing antiretroviral (ARV) and diagnostic markets in low- and middle-income countries based on aggregated market intelligence from...
by Corina Milic | Sep 20, 2020
On a recent busy day at the Nyamhunga clinic, a patient arrived bleeding heavily. Due to staffing shortages, there was only one nurse on duty for a clinic that serves 8,880 Hurungwe Rural District residents. The patient, Anne*, had miscarried at 20 weeks pregnant, but...
by Corina Milic | Sep 18, 2020
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our longtime colleague, Ed Wood. Ed joined CHAI at its inception, helped establish many of our offices, and supervised our operations for over a decade. His dedication, compassion, and tremendous leadership...
by Corina Milic | Aug 27, 2020
Our monthly checkin with staff from around the world. Learn more about the people who work at CHAI. Please tell us a bit about your background and what brought you to CHAI. My early career was in for-profit, but I knew I wanted to shift to working at a mission-driven...
by Corina Milic | Aug 24, 2020
Nigeria recorded its first case of COVID-19 in February 2020, and like most other countries, the government activated all of its health systems to prevent rapid and further spread. Immediately, the government coordinated efforts at the highest levels, setting up a...
by Corina Milic | Jul 30, 2020
Our monthly checkin with staff from around the world. Learn more about the people who work at CHAI. Before joining CHAI in June, Dr. Yogan Pillay served as deputy director-general for health programs in South Africa’s national department of health since 2008. Prior to...
by Corina Milic | Jul 28, 2020
This World Hepatitis Day, we find ourselves in strange and difficult times as the globe has turned its attention to battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as we pivot to support this important work, we cannot neglect the ongoing needs of people with chronic illnesses,...
