Dr. Ebony M. Coleman is a virologist and global health specialist. She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Immunology, with expertise in HIV biology. She's a former AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow. Corresponding author: coleman.ebonym@gmail.com.
The authors discuss the urgent necessity for the U.S. to address enduring systemic issues and develop strategies to integrate diplomacy into various dimensions of global health initiatives to significantly improve global health.