Press Release

Statement on the U.S. Election: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity

November 8, 2024
Statement of Yolonda C. Richardson, President and CEO of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the country begins the necessary process of changing presidential administrations following this year’s election, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator reaffirm our fundamental commitment to a strong, data-driven public health system that meets the needs of all communities. We look forward to the opportunity to work on a bipartisan basis with policymakers, advocates and organizations that share our commitment to public health and the values of health equity and social justice, and we remain unyielding in our commitment to achieving a healthier and more equitable future for all in the United States and around the world.

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