Global Child & Maternal Health

Where a baby is born should not determine how long she lives. RESULTS advocates for policies and legislation that will help end the preventable deaths of moms and babies in low-income countries around the world.

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Campaign Overview: Our global poverty campaigns in 2024

2024 Global Maternal and Child Health Policy Brief

RESULTS supports congressional Gavi resolutions, urges bold U.S. commitment

Representatives Kean (R-NJ), Amo (D-RI), Salazar (R-FL), and Jacobs (D-CA) lead the House resolution for U.S. support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance providing resources for countries to scale-up access to life-saving vaccines.

June 12, 2024 | Gavi the Vaccine Alliance | Global Child & Maternal Health

In Congress, communities, and the media, a doctor from Tanzania inspires support for global vaccines

Dr. Theopista Jacob Masenge is a renowned pediatrician and vice president of the Pediatric Association of Tanzania. RESULTS invited Dr. Theo on a whirlwind 15-day tour across four states and Washington, D.C. to reinforce our call for increased U.S. leadership for vaccines. Read more about the tour.

May 29, 2024 | Gavi the Vaccine Alliance | Global Child & Maternal Health

RESULTS endorses Gavi Resolution, calls for bold action

Senators Cardin and Wicker lead resolution supporting U.S. program to protect vaccines and immunizations in low-income countries through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

May 15, 2024 | Gavi the Vaccine Alliance | Global Child & Maternal Health

“Every life counts” – Dr. Theo joins advocates in Florida calling on Congress to support vaccines

“What happens when the doctor becomes the patient?” asked Dr. Theopista Jacob Masenge (Dr. Theo, pronounced “Tay-oh”), a pediatrician and vaccine expert from Tanzania. Dr. Theo came to the U.S. for several weeks in Spring to speak to advocates and the media about this year’s urgent opportunities to expand access to lifesaving vaccines.