We support governments to test and implement proven, preventative drowning prevention interventions, and we work with local communities to create awareness and generate demand for services to achieve sustainable drowning prevention programs.
The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (MAT Act) was signed into law in the final days of December 2022, eliminating a key barrier to access of a lifesaving medication for the more than 100,000 people dying of overdose per year.
Between 2018 and 2025, the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, partnered with the Government of Vietnam to implement a World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended survival swimming program that fundamentally transformed national child safety and reduced overall child drowning.
Uganda’s government launched Africa’s first-ever National Safe School Zones Guide in May 2025, answering a call from advocates to protect children on their journeys to and from school.
August 6, 2026
The Mexican Safe Mobility Coalition, along with the Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s (GHAI) Road Safety team, gathered in Morelia, Mexico for the Second Encounter of the Safe Mobility Coalition uniting the coalition's members and partners. It was a powerful demonstration of collaboration and dedication to advancing road safety policies in Mexico. With over 400 participants representing 27 of Mexico's 32 states, there was a significant 400% increase in attendance compared to last year, showcasing the growing momentum and commitment to saving lives on Mexico’s roads.
August 3, 2026
Congress will spend much of August closer to home while fiscal year 2027 funding remains unsettled. Lawmakers still have major choices to make about the programs, research, workforce and public health systems communities rely on. During the House and Senate work periods, many members return to the states and districts they represent. For public health advocates, August is not a pause in the policy process. It is a chance to bring a clear request to the people who will pass a vote.
July 31, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule explaining how states must implement this new community engagement requirement. The requirement is the policy created by Congress. The CMS rule provides the framework states will use to determine who is affected, identify and verify exemptions and decide whether someone can enroll in or keep Medicaid coverage. The Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s (GHAI) Overdose Prevention Initiative submitted comments urging CMS to strengthen protections for people with substance use disorders.
