Project HOPE Welcomes the U.S.’s Plan to Establish a Bureau of Global Health Security & Diplomacy

Washington, DC (14 December 2022) – Project HOPE – the global health and humanitarian aid organization – applauds Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s announcement to establish a U.S. Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy to streamline collaboration within the U.S. government and with international partners.  

The new Bureau will combine key stakeholder offices under the leadership of a single Assistant Secretary. Secretary Blinken’s intention for Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong to be the first leader of the new bureau is also a welcome and sound proposal, given Dr. Nkengasong’s vast public health and diplomatic experience. Congress will now review the proposal and should quickly offer support to enable the changes to move forward. 

“COVID-19 was a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of our global health and shone a light on the need for greater global collaboration between stakeholders,” said Project HOPE’s President & CEO, Rabih Torbay. “As a global health organization, Project HOPE is encouraged by the U.S.’s commitment to improving global health and global health security and we look forward to supporting the work of the new bureau as we help to build sustainable systems that can both deliver better health now and withstand future public health shocks.”  

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 About Project HOPE
Founded in 1958, Project HOPE is a leading global health and humanitarian organization operating in more than 25 countries around the world. We work side-by-side with local health systems to save lives and improve health. Our mission is at the epicenter of today’s greatest health challenges, including infectious and chronic diseases, disasters and health crises, maternal, neonatal and child health and the policies that impact how health care is delivered. For more information on Project HOPE and its work around the world, visit www.ProjectHOPE.org and follow us on Twitter @ProjectHOPEorg.