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New Site and Resources for Protecting Global Gains in Health
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October 20, 2020

Dear Advocates,

More than nine months into this new pandemic, we know that COVID-19 continues to have an enormous negative impact on many global health priorities, including HIV, TB, malaria and routine vaccine programs, as well as reproductive health. The WHO estimates ([link removed]) that if significant efforts are not made to address the health care disruption caused by COVID-19, there could be an additional 500,000 deaths from AIDS-related illnesses, including TB, in sub-Saharan Africa in 2020–2021.

But these outcomes are not a foregone conclusion. We can already see how civil society, communities, and countries are developing and implementing innovative ways to combat COVID-19 without losing ground in other areas. Amref Health Africa ([link removed]) , ([link removed]) AVAC ([link removed]) and Friends of the Global Fight ([link removed]) have come together to document these success stories with a new project called Protecting Global Gains ([link removed]) . You can see it online at www.protectingglobalgains.org and on Twitter at @hivpxresearch ([link removed]) , @theglobalfight ([link removed]) and @Amref_Worldwide ([link removed]) . We hope you’ll amplify these stories on your own social media—and help us identify other stories that need to be told.

Protecting Global Gains ([link removed]) showcases innovation to advance more resilient and sustainable systems for health. Our first featured story is Leap ([link removed]) , a platform developed by Amref Health Africa, which is helping train community health workers in Kenya. Leap pairs technology with tried-and-true public health practice to address training needs in a public health emergency. Its potential benefits extend well beyond COVID-19.

We will regularly highlight innovative approaches that are helping communities. The site ([link removed]) also houses resources and social media materials to equip advocates with data and messaging to demand changes to advance both emergency responses and long-term health priorities. If you have a story of innovation to share, let us know here ([link removed]) .

We look forward to sharing more stories in the weeks and months ahead, hearing from advocates about these tools and joining together to protect global gains.

Amref Health Africa ([link removed]) , AVAC ([link removed]) and Friends of the Global Fight ([link removed])

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