Policy Issue Briefs: BARDA and ARPA-H
These two policy briefs explore two as yet untapped sources for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) research funding within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Health Activist Groups: Defunding UNRWA in Gaza Is an Act of Depravity and Enables a Genocide
We are appalled. As organisations that have historically worked on issues of health justice and access to medicines for millions of people around the world, for decades, focusing on HIV/AIDS, TB, cancer, and COVID, we share the urgent concern and outrage of aid organizations (NGOs) that the sudden decision by global north donor countries to suspend funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) ‘’comes amid a rapidly worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza."
TAG Remarks Submitted to United Nation High-Level Meetings (UN HLMs), September 2023
TAG prepared these remarks to deliver at United Nations High-Level Meetings (UN HLMs) on tuberculosis (TB), universal health coverage (UHC), and pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR). While we welcome public reaffirmation of commitments to end TB, we urge member…
Toward an Actionable and Rigorous United States Monkeypox Research Agenda
On September 14, 2022, a coalition of activists, researchers, and public health professionals sent the following letter to the White House MPX Coordinators, OSTP, CDC, and NIH/NIAID asking for a coordinated and adequately funded comprehensive Federal research effort to contain,…
Realizing Returns on U.S. Government Investments in GeneXpert Diagnostic Technologies
GeneXpert diagnostic tests are essential tools in the struggle against COVID-19, tuberculosis, HIV, viral hepatitis, and other diseases. This brief outlines actionable steps the U.S. government can take to hold Cepheid accountable for transparent, fair, and equitable pricing of GeneXpert tests.
TAG Welcomes the Election of Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala D. Harris
Treatment Action Group (TAG) congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their ascension to the highest offices of the United States. Their victory in both the popular and electoral vote is historic.
Global Health and Human Rights Organizations Say U.S. Withdrawal from WHO Is Reckless Act That Could Delay Americans’ Access to COVID-19 Solutions and Prolong Global Pandemic
AVAC, Health GAP and the Treatment Action Group (TAG) strongly condemn the Trump Administration’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Treatment Action Group Commemorates Juneteenth through Solidarity Actions, Reflection, and Transparency
Tomorrow, Treatment Action Group (TAG) will be observing and honoring Juneteenth—a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States—through a day of solidarity, actions, and reflection.
TAG Testimony to NY City Council on Plan for COVID-19 Testing and Contact Tracing
On May 15, TAG Executive Director Mark Harrington presented this testimony to the New York City Council Committee on and Health and the New York Council Committee on Hospitals on Oversight: NYC's Plan for COVID-19 Testing and Contact Tracing.
Global Health and Human Rights Organizations Denounce Trump Administration Decision to Pull Commitments to WHO during COVID-19 Crisis
AVAC, Health GAP, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI), and Treatment Action Group (TAG) strongly condemn the Trump Administration’s decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) in the midst of the urgent COVID-19 global health crisis.