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Mission

To engage in global public health policy analysis and research by generating objective evidence to inform improvements in public health policy at the global, regional, national, and local levels – not just for HIV/AIDS but other infectious diseases.

The AHF Global Public Health Institute

At our Institute, we conduct practical research and advocacy to enhance health laws and policies worldwide. Our focus is on filling gaps in global health security and ensuring that public health policies are evidence-based
In response to COVID-19, we published “A Global Public Health Convention for the 21st Century” in The Lancet Public Health, which led to the formation of the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention. This coalition of global leaders works to strengthen pandemic prevention efforts alongside partners like the University of Miami Public Health Policy Lab.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we launched the SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Sequencing Fund, granting support for research on new variants. From 2021 to 2023, we funded 20 projects across 14 countries, boosting genomic sequencing capabilities in low- and middle-income nations. 

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation and its Work on Global Health

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is a global nonprofit serving over 1.9 million people in 46 countries. As the largest provider of HIV/AIDS care, we ensure access to prevention, testing, and treatment for everyone, regardless of financial status. Since 1987, we’ve supported millions and expanded healthcare programs and policies.
In 2018, we established the AHF Global Public Health Institute to improve public health policies for all infectious diseases

AHF Global Public Health Institute

The AHF Global Public Health Institute conducts research and advocacy to improve public health policies at national, regional, and global levels. Based at the University of Miami, we generate evidence and collaborate with stakeholders to drive positive change in law and policy.
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Jorge Saavedra, MD, MSc, MPH
Executive Director 

Juan Manuel Alvarez Iraizos
Executive Assistant
Guilherme Ferrari Faviero, Esq., MS, MPH
Director

AHF Global Public Health Institute for Latin America and the Caribbean

The regional office focuses on addressing public health challenges specific to Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting regional cooperation, and implementing health policies tailored to local needs.
Fernando Ariel García Terrón, MD, MSc
Director
Adara Lopez, MD
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University of Miami Public Health Policy Lab

The lab is dedicated to advancing global health equity through research, policy development, and advocacy. It works closely with the AHF Global Public Health Institute to influence global health policies and improve health outcomes.
Dr. José Szapocznik
Director
Anicca Liu, MPH
Associate Director

Goals

The research carried out at the institute seeks to support scientific evidence on global public health to inform public policy not only centered on HIV but on the XXI century global challenges that impact the different regions of the world in different ways, such as:

Modeling estimates of costs necessary for full control of the HIV epidemic, other pandemics, and public health emergencies of international concern.

Policy analysis of global, regional, and national responses to HIV, COVID-19, Zika, and other infectious diseases with pandemic potential.

Analysis of alternatives to respond to regional and/or global health security concerns.

Local projects to increase HIV testing, linkage to care, retention, viral load suppression, and overall access to treatment.

Create an infrastructure supportive of an Institute for Global Public Health Policy and Operational Research.

Disseminate information and create spaces for debate on global, regional, or national policies in response to communicable diseases with epidemic potential.

Support and promote the publication of research conducted or supported by the AHF Global Public Health Institute.

Collaborate and support academic and scientific institutions at the global, regional, or national level to strengthen epidemiological surveillance as an important tool in the monitoring and control of pandemics.