July 2017

Announcement | July 06, 2017
PATH congratulates Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald on her appointment as the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

June 2017

Announcement | June 15, 2017
Administration's budget devastating for the world's most vulnerable

New analysis from leading humanitarian, development and global health organizations calculates the devastating human costs of cuts to foreign assistance

Press release | June 12, 2017
United States and Vietnam launch oral HIV pre-exposure option to reduce new infections

Oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a powerful tool for HIV prevention, especially for those most at risk

Press release | June 07, 2017
New WHO Designation for Oxygen Could Save Thousands of Lives Globally

Additional listing for oxygen on the Model List of Essential Medicines part of broader effort by PATH and other organizations to improve global health by making oxygen more accessible

Announcement | June 06, 2017
PATH’s contribution to global disease prevention recognized by US National Vaccine Program Office 2017 UpShot Award

May 2017

Press release | May 30, 2017
Radboud University Medical Center, the Instituto de Medicina Molecular, and PATH’s Malaria Vaccine Initiative will collaborate on first-in-human study of a novel malaria vaccine approach

This early-stage study will test a new vaccine concept using a genetically modified parasite to induce protection

Announcement | May 23, 2017
PATH statement on election of Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as Director-General of the World Health Organization

PATH congratulates Dr. Tedros and urges his action to address pressing global health challenges and needs for WHO reform

Announcement | May 23, 2017
PATH statement on the US Administration’s proposed full Fiscal Year 2018 budget

Significant cuts to global health and research programs put the health and security of millions—including Americans—at risk

Announcement | May 18, 2017
PATH joins world leaders in defining global health and development priorities at 70th World Health Assembly

Announcement | May 17, 2017
PATH statement on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Announcement | May 01, 2017
PATH Statement on the US Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Bill

PATH Applauds Congress for Protecting Vital Health Programs

Press release | May 01, 2017
Biovac and PATH announce partnership to develop novel vaccine against newborn infection

South African manufacturer will be the first in a low-resource country to develop a vaccine against Group B Streptococcus vaccine, a leading cause of severe infection in infants

Press release | May 01, 2017
Powering African innovation for health and economic growth

Leaders convene ahead of the World Economic Forum on Africa to accelerate investment in African-led innovation

April 2017

Announcement | April 25, 2017
PATH Statement in Support of New Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Medical Research Institute

Announcement | April 25, 2017
PATH welcomes Zambia’s commitment to eliminate malaria by 2021

Announcement | April 24, 2017
PATH and GSK welcome progress toward RTS,S malaria vaccine pilot implementation with selection of countries

Press release | April 12, 2017
Viet Nam’s first human milk bank to serve as model for learning and replication across the country

Human milk banks fill a vital nutritional gap for at-risk newborns without access to their own mother’s milk, but few exist across Southeast Asia. Viet Nam’s first human milk bank demonstrates the feasibility of establishing a facility of international standards in the region, and will serve as a model across the country and Southeast Asia.

Announcement | April 12, 2017
Vietnam launches National Immunization Information System

The government-led scale-up of PATH’s ImmReg and VaxTrak systems aims to track the immunization of every individual in Vietnam, from birth until the end of their life

March 2017

Press release | March 30, 2017
Global Immunization Impact Constrained by Outdated Vaccine Delivery Systems, Researchers Say

New research finds persistent stockouts and exposure to freezing are among problems in vaccine supply chains designed during an era with fewer childhood immunizations

Press release | March 28, 2017
Carla Sandine to oversee PATH’s cross-cutting communications efforts on global health innovation and impact

Seattle-born entrepreneur sells Phoenix marketing agency to lead communications for PATH

Announcement | March 23, 2017
PATH welcomes new promising study results for rotavirus vaccine candidate

Press release | March 21, 2017
PATH welcomes US$1.2 million grant from the Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation to increase access to lifesaving human milk

New project will strengthen human milk banking systems by establishing best practices—expanding and improving services for vulnerable infants

Announcement | March 17, 2017
PATH welcomes grant for the collaborative development of solutions for achieving universal health coverage

Award will strengthen and expand the work of the Joint Learning Network for Universal Health Coverage

Announcement | March 16, 2017
PATH Statement on the US President’s Proposed Federal Budget

Proposed Cuts to Global Health Programs and Research Would Stifle Innovation and Make the World—and America—Less Healthy and Less Secure

February 2017

Press release | February 16, 2017
The first human milk bank in Vietnam opens in Danang, bringing life-saving technology to thousands of infants each year

More than 500 human milk banks around the world protect infants from sickness and even death. Starting today, infants in Vietnam will benefit from this kind of care as well.

Announcement | February 02, 2017
PATH’s Uganda country director receives presidential award for pioneering work in HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening

Press release | February 01, 2017
EXASOL and PATH Announce Partnership to Help Eliminate Malaria in Zambia

January 2017

Press release | January 31, 2017
PATH, Clarus, and the Global Health Investment Fund Announce an Innovative $25 Million Financing Arrangement to Improve Treatment of Intestinal Worms, Affecting More Than 1 Billion People Worldwide

PATH will lead a consortium of partners toward US FDA approval for tribendimidine and its inclusion in mass deworming campaigns

Press release | January 30, 2017
Wipro and PATH Announce Partnership to Improve Health in Developing Countries

Press release | January 23, 2017
Quansys Biosciences launches Q-Plex (TM) Micronutrient Array to combat malnutrition

Effective and affordable new tool can identify up to seven key nutrition markers and malaria infection with a single test.

Announcement | January 12, 2017
PATH welcomes grant to advance Group B Streptococcus vaccine development

Award from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will support maternal immunization strategies

December 2016

Announcement | December 27, 2016
PATH welcomes Peggy Johnson and Deanna Oppenheimer to its board of directors

Announcement | December 14, 2016
PATH president and CEO gives keynote address at State Department event on global health security

Steve Davis calls for all sectors to prioritize efforts to better identify and stop outbreaks

Announcement | December 14, 2016
PATH announces new leader for South Africa program

Dr. Craig Friderichs brings health, technology, and business expertise to role

Announcement | December 08, 2016
Join PATH at the third annual Global Digital Health Forum

Top organizations from across the public and private sectors come together in Washington, DC, to share best practices in digital health

Press release | December 01, 2016
PATH welcomes €7.8 million grant from German government to support testing of malaria vaccine candidate in Africa

Award from Federal Ministry of Education and Research to support effort to further optimize efficacy of RTS,S

November 2016

Announcement | November 17, 2016
PATH and GSK welcome funding from The Global Fund towards malaria vaccine pilot implementation

Added to existing commitments from Gavi and UNITAID, WHO has the funding required to allow pilot implementation to move ahead in sub-Saharan Africa

Press release | November 16, 2016
Groundbreaking study: self-injection of contraceptive is feasible, acceptable in Uganda

Research led by PATH and Uganda’s Ministry of Health suggests self-injection could give women greater access to a convenient, discreet family planning method

Press release | November 10, 2016
PATH’s ongoing impact in global health recognized by The Tech Awards’ 2016 Laureate Impact Award

PATH is honored to receive the prestigious 2016 Laureate Impact Award as a leader in solving global health problems for 40 years—from idea to impact.

Press release | November 10, 2016
PATH announces agreement with BD to advance new diagnostic technologies to support malaria elimination

Better tests for a common hereditary condition in humans are needed to facilitate treatment of Plasmodium vivax malaria

Announcement | November 10, 2016
Join PATH at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Meeting

Top global health professionals meet to share the latest research and innovations around malaria, diarrhea, and other tropical diseases.

Announcement | November 01, 2016
PATH announces leader for Reproductive Health Program

Martha Brady to lead PATH’s work in reproductive health

October 2016

Announcement | October 13, 2016
PATH’s cofounder, Gordon Duncan, leaves a legacy for global health

PATH, our board of directors, and our employees mourn the passing of our visionary cofounder and first executive director, Gordon W. Duncan, PhD.

September 2016

Announcement | September 17, 2016
PATH joins world leaders in New York City this week to advocate for innovation to implement global goals

Announcement | September 15, 2016
PATH Statement on the United Nations Secretary-General's High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines Report

Press release | September 15, 2016
Report: 11 innovations could save more than six million mothers and children by 2030

Analysis demonstrates essential role of innovation in ending preventable deaths

Announcement | September 13, 2016
PATH appoints vice president for Policy and Advocacy

August 2016

Press release | August 25, 2016
Innovative HIV self-testing launched in Vietnam

New strategy to increase access to HIV services and accelerate achievement of the government of Vietnam’s “90-90-90” goals

Announcement | August 04, 2016
PATH welcomes Bruce McNamer to its board of directors

July 2016

Announcement | July 27, 2016
MenAfriVac® vaccine poised to begin entry into routine national immunization programs

Routine African introduction to begin in Sudan

Press release | July 25, 2016
New agreement will build a healthier future for more children in Mozambique

A Global Development Alliance (GDA) between the United States Agency for International Development, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and PATH–an international health organization–adds early childhood development to health systems and communities in three provinces of Mozambique.

Announcement | July 15, 2016
PATH at AIDS 2016

Advancing innovation to end the HIV epidemic

Announcement | July 13, 2016
PATH welcomes Dr. Dennis Schmatz to its board of directors