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The following OSI initiatives, listed alphabetically, support at least one program or organization active in health issues.

International Policy Fellowships

The International Policy Fellowships Program identifies and supports research by open society leaders in countries throughout the Soros foundations network. more

Open Society Mental Health Initiative

The Open Society Mental Health Initiative aims to ensure that people with mental disabilities (mental health problems and/or intellectual disabilities) are able to live as equal citizens in the community and to participate in society with full respect for their human rights. more

OSI-Baltimore

OSI-Baltimore seeks to foster debate, empower marginalized groups to help shape and monitor public policy, and strengthen communities and families in the Baltimore, Maryland area through the development of fair, rational, and responsive public systems. more

Public Health Program

The Public Health Program supports initiatives throughout the Soros foundations network that encourage sustainable change in public health policy and practice. more

publications

Taking on Goliath: Civil Society's Leadership Role in Tobacco Control
May 2007
Using case studies from Kazakhstan, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine, this OSI report aims to increase awareness of civil society's role in tobacco-control efforts and in improving public health. more

Improving Outcomes: Blueprint for a National AIDS Plan for the U.S.
May 2007
Published by OSI's Public Health Watch, this report offers several recommendations for progress against AIDS, including a renewed focus on the prevention and treatment needs of African Americans. more

more publications

news and announcements

OSI Forum: Silence Speaks
OSI-New York
May 11, 2007
Audio
Video
This OSI forum screened and discussed videos created by individuals facing homophobia and HIV stigma in Africa and the United States.  more

Soros Joins Health Groups to Battle Drug-Resistant TB, HIV Explosion
Press Release
March 14, 2007
OSI chairman George Soros and leading health organizations announced funding to develop a groundbreaking treatment program for people with drug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS in poor countries.  more

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