The recognition and evolution of the HIV and human rights interface: 1981–2017

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In this book chapter, published in the Research Handbook on Global Health Law, Sofia Gruskin and Daniel Tarantola  discuss the linkages between health and human rights in relation to HIV, and describe a joint action and accountability oriented framework to better address the HIV pandemic. Read the chapter Details: Authors: Daniel Tarantola and Sofia Gruskin (book edited by Gian … Continue reading The recognition and evolution of the HIV and human rights interface: 1981–2017

Field work commences for Global Fund project in Ghana, Indonesia

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Tuberculosis Botswana

In July, Program on Global Health & Human Rights (GHHR) leadership traveled to two focus countries for the Global Fund Program to Reduce Human Rights Barriers to HIV, TB, and Malaria Services Baseline Evaluation project, which the program is working on in partnership with John Snow, Inc. (JSI).  Professor Sofia Gruskin and GHHR Adjunct Professor of … Continue reading Field work commences for Global Fund project in Ghana, Indonesia

Africa Regional HIV Grant Evaluation Update: Interviews in Cote D’Ivoire, findings presented in South Africa

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Laura Ferguson presents findings at African Regional HIV Grant meeting in South Africa.

This month, Program on Global Health & Human Rights Professor Sofia Gruskin and Adjunct Professor of Research Dr. Daniel Tarantola flew to Cote D’Ivoire to conduct key informant interviews with a wide range of stakeholders, including government representatives, parliamentarians, representatives from key population groups and more as part of the ongoing project with the United Nations … Continue reading Africa Regional HIV Grant Evaluation Update: Interviews in Cote D’Ivoire, findings presented in South Africa

04/13/16 – Global Health Choices: Disease Eradication, Elimination, Control or Neglect?

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Daniel Tarantola, adjunct professor of research in the USC Program on Global Health & Human Rights, worked nearly two decades with the World Health Organization on large-scale international health programs. In this lecture he will draw on concrete examples that marked the evolution of international and global health—since the historical eradication of smallpox to the contemporary emergence, … Continue reading 04/13/16 – Global Health Choices: Disease Eradication, Elimination, Control or Neglect?

Daniel Tarantola joins GHHR as Adjunct Professor of Research

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The Program on Global Health & Human Rights team at the Institute for Global Health is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Tarantola will be joining the Program as Adjunct Professor of Research. Dr. Tarantola brings with him a wealth of experience and a widely recognized body of work. He began an international health career … Continue reading Daniel Tarantola joins GHHR as Adjunct Professor of Research