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Dr Meaghan Thumath

@meaghanthumath.bsky.social

Clinician Scientist. Humanitarian (WHO, Red Cross). Clinical Assistant Prof at the University of British Columbia. Trudeau Scholar & Member of Wolfson College, University of Oxford.

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Science has made it possible for people living with HIV, including pregnant women, to live healthy lives and protect their babies from HIV.​
But sudden funding cuts in 2025 disrupted essential care.​
Swipe to see the impacts in Ghana and across Sub-Saharan Africa➡️​

www.unaids.org/en/2025-worl...

26.11.2025 07:02 — 👍 5    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 1

“Many among them had come to Canada in search of safety, peace and better futures, having fled violence and persecution in their homelands. These are their stories.” #LapuLapu #Cdnpoli @theglobeandmail.com

02.05.2025 23:22 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

“Exposure to firearm violence produces ripples of impact that extend far beyond the physical wounds of direct survivors.” This important new review from @dspi-oxford.bsky.social on #GunViolence highlights gaps regarding long term impacts communities #academicsky @dkhumphreys.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

19.04.2025 17:44 — 👍 9    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

So proud of my friend Gregor for stepping up to save Canada! If you’d like to get involved please sign up here gregorrobertson.ca #elbowsup #bcpoli #cdnpoli 🇨🇦

28.03.2025 20:38 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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All provinces and territories join Ottawa’s national school food program Advocates say the program is a crucial step in supporting students and help families struggling with rising food costs

Canada now has a national school food program now that all provinces and territories have inked funding deals with Ottawa, by @davemcginn.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com  
@chsfcanada.bsky.social

11.03.2025 22:05 — 👍 313    🔁 78    💬 7    📌 13

Great resource! I joined very early & then fell off. Thanks for reposting ❤️

11.03.2025 01:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

If you navigate to the @natureportfolio.nature.com post you can read the full pdf bsky.app/profile/natu...

23.02.2025 06:09 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Important article in Nature on 6 actionable steps of allyship that researchers, faculty members & educators can take to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive academia during these divisive times #Academicsky 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/s41... @natureportfolio.nature.com

22.02.2025 21:46 — 👍 41    🔁 21    💬 1    📌 0
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American veterans giving BC premier @davidebybc.bsky.social a standing ovation after his call for unity among neighbours “Take it from a politician, it doesn’t matter what politicians say. I know if we needed you, you would be there in a second. God bless the USA. God bless Canada.” #InvictusGames

09.02.2025 03:10 — 👍 9    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

Crucial #ebm update for primary care practitioners: Addressing medications that are ineffective & potentially harmful for patients with alcohol & other substance use disorders by Dr Evan Wood @ubcmedicine.bsky.social
View webinar: ti.ubc.ca/harms-aud-sud/

05.02.2025 03:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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What's lost in the story about @who.int today is the true cost to patients, nurses and communities without US support. I witnessed first hand the impact of #WHO on the Ebola response in #DRC where WHO provided essential medications, vaccines and training to save lives www.joghr.org/article/3655...

22.01.2025 08:03 — 👍 39    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 1
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‘A flood of disinformation’: rumors and lies abound amid Los Angeles wildfires Disasters have long led to misinformation as people grasp for control, but the consequences can be life and death

During emergencies it’s incredibly important we don't spread #disinformation that can hamper relief efforts. Follow alerts and guidance from local public health authorities, local governments & the #RedCross and don't spread content from unvalidated sources www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

17.01.2025 04:49 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Great orientation from the brilliant @ox.ac.uk Primary Care Prof Trish Greenhalgh. Joined two months ago, forget about it and reset my password today. Great to see so many old friends on here, feels more welcoming and safer already

01.12.2024 02:14 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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04.09.2024 05:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0