Focusing on the intersection between humanitarian innovation, global health, design & tech. Also leading SwitchPoint Future League. Produced by @IntraHealth

Joined December 2008
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Congratulations CILL !! and thank you for all you do!
Excited to announce that I am part of the #SDGAwards Panel of Judges this year. The collective wisdom and experience of the Panel of Judges will help shape the future by recognizing initiatives and individuals that #Act4SDGs for a sustainable and inclusive world.
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“The agenda is not so much to try to stop migration, but to address the underlying drivers of migration and make it more attractive for people to stay, particularly in the countries facing the most severe health workforce challenges.” devex.com/news/mass-emigrati…
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New report from @SafeguardingHC shows attacks against health workers, facilities, transports increased by 45% in 2022 compared to 2021 & marked the highest annual number of incidents recorded since it began tracking such violence. More ➡️ shcc.pub/2022RedLines @InsecurityInsig
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“we know #climatechange will exacerbate inequalities” “we need to see health & intergenerational equity integrated into ambitious COP outcomes” - @omniaelomrani1, 1st ever COP youth envoy #healthequity #WHA76
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Country leaders & donors at #WHA76 must invest in health workers like Hudson in #Malawi to provide high-quality & responsive health services. And ensure supportive supervision, continuing education, & supplies they need. #ProtectInvestTogether #InvestInMe: bit.ly/Invest_in_Me
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In his remarks, @DrTedros urged leaders to invest in the care workforce by ensuring fair pay, investment in education and improving working conditions for HCWs #WHA76 #ProtectInvestTogether #HealthForAll
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Replying to @MelanieJoiner88
@MelanieJoiner88 so great to meet you yesterday! I really enjoyed our discussion on #youth engagement as champions for health in their communities. Lets keep this vital conversation going... @SwitchPointIdea @NursingNow2020 @IntraHealth
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Our @Pguinot will be a juror for the 2nd edition of the Africa #YoungInnovators4Health Award. Theme is #UHC! At #WHA76 tonight, @IFPMA & @SpeakUpAfrica1 launch the call for applications. Learn more about the Awards program and its previous edition here: africayounginnovatorsforheal….
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1/2 Today we’re kicking off a new chapter in the story of global heart health! In partnership with @IntraHealth, we are excited to launch the CARDIO4Cities Accelerator to improve cardiovascular population health and equity: cardio4citiesaccelerator.org
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Happening now! Watch live webcast of #WHA76 event to start up the CARDIO4Cities Accelerator!
Join us for the CARDIO4Cities Accelerator launch webcast at 5.30 pm CET today as we announce a new organization to transform the heart health of large populations, by reducing overall cardiovascular risk. @Novartis @IntraHealth #WHA76
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Love seeing this Loyce ! #healthforall
It begins! Walking the talk with @WHO and our #WHA76 friends from around the world to achieve #HealthForAll.
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Every student of global health should read this historic speech by ⁦@DrTedros#WHA76 who.int/director-general/spe…

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To expand access to #PrimaryHealthCare & more, policymakers & donors should increase funding for #HealthWorkers & enact gender-responsive policies to support & protect them. From #WHA76 to #UHCHLM, here are our Top Policy Recs to Invest in Health Workers: bit.ly/WHWW23recs
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My colleagues will be at #WHA76! If you are too, make sure to join them at these @IntraHealth, @NovartisFDN, @FHWCoalition, and @wclimate events focusing on the #HealthWorkforce and resilient #HealthSystems. @ctoure10 @Pguinot loom.ly/goUxdp8
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Thrilled to see Future League phenom @ZipporahIregi side by side with world leaders at #WHA76 #youthvoices ‼️
What an honour it was to meet @DrTedros today morning at the @WHO It is so wonderful to see the recognition of early career #nurses and #midwives and their contribution to healthcare. The future is bright! #WHA76 #working4health @NursingNow2020
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Hope to see you at #WHA76! We'll be advocating for ⬆️ investment in #HealthWorkers to build strong health systems, expand access to primary care, & respond to health emergencies. We'll also share a big announcement on May 22! See us here: loom.ly/9XQ08Ac
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#TBT to a story I love about #midwives in Senegal. “I love helping people. Esp. women who have no job & no money. Seeing them get healthier is what drives me to get up in the morning.” loom.ly/CfPYzYA Photo: Clément Tardif for @IntraHealth #IDM2023 @margarite
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“As 2 CEOs who are not white, were not born in the United States, …we want to share 3 steps we & other global health leaders can take to build a future of inclusive, locally-led development—& expand our impact..” - ⁦@MaqsodaMaqsodi⁩ ⁦@pgayeintrahealth.org/vital/three-…
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Next UN climate summit to consider health issues in depth for first time | Cop28 | The Guardian theguardian.com/environment/…

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#Midwives like Madina in #Mali save lives! On 5/5 #InternationalDayoftheMidwife join us to urge more investment in the midwifery workforce to achieve #SDGs for maternal & newborn health. #ProtectInvestTogether #InvestInMe: bit.ly/Invest_in_Me @Chemonics @theGAIA @FHWCoalition
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