Devex examines closing of Global Health Council

Devex examines the April 20 announcement by the Global Health Council (GHC) that it will cease operations in the year of its 40th anniversary, discussing possible reasons why the organization is closing and what lies ahead for its members. According to Devex, a lack of funding, operating challenges, and "a lack of focus" all potentially contributed to the organization's impending closure. "GHC, for its part, has pointed to the general shift from a 'broad-based health agenda' toward disease-specific approaches as a reason for its shutdown," the news service states. As for the future, Devex notes that those consulted for the article were "either unsure which group would" fill the gap left by GHC's closure or "suggested that a new group or a coalition needs to form" (Schiff, 5/4).