Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human storyβstories of resilience, grief, hope, and healing. People-centred care means seeing the whole person and meeting their unique needs with compassion and empathy. #WorldCancerDay
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Africa Dialogues: Scaling Malaria Vaccines in a Warming World - Newsroom
Africa Dialogues: Scaling Malaria Vaccines in a Warming World Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2025 Time: 4β5:30β¦
#ClimateChange is intensifying malariaβs impact in Africa. New vaccines could help save lives and #EndMalaria on the continent. Tune into the 12 Feb discussion with Amref: bit.ly/scalingvacci...
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Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are particularly sensitive to climate change. We must adopt an integrated One Health approach to ensure those living in areas that are most likely to experience environmental change are not at risk.
#BeatNTDs #WorldNTDDay
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9 countries said goodbye to a devastating disease in 2024
Nine countries eliminated a disease in 2024. Here's how Pakistan pulled it off β fulfilling a young boy's dream of eliminating blindness caused by bacterial infections.
Eliminating a disease is a remarkable achievement, and in 2024, 9 countries made this a reality.
Thanks to the efforts of cross-sector partners, weβre ringing in the New Year celebrating the countries that eliminated malaria and NTDs: www.npr.org/sections/goa...
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Leading African Voices | LinkedIn
Global Health Strategies | Featuring the latest news and views from health leaders across the African continent.
From climate finance to gender equity in tech, this monthβs #LAVNewsletter spotlights how African leaders are changing challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. Donβt miss out β subscribe today! www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
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What the Polio Vaccine Has Meant for Public Health
A lawyer working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked the F.D.A. to withdraw approval of the current shot because it hasnβt been tested against a placebo. Scientists say such a test would be unethical...
Polio once killed or paralyzed people across the US, but today, thanks to the polio vaccine, its consequences are a distant memory to most. To #MakePolioHistory for good, we must continue to protect children in the US and around the world with the polio vaccine. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
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Itβs #UHCDay! Today we remind governments that no-one should have to choose between healthcare and putting food on the table. Health is a human right! Invest in financial protection for #UniversalHealthCoverage today. universalhealthcoverageday.org
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Africa: Decade-Long Study Reveals Key Drivers of Global Health Success
The most effective public health outcomes are often driven by shared factors across countries
How do some countries achieve extraordinary health outcomes with limited resources? An analysis in @plosglobalpublichealth.org reviewed 31 Exemplars in Global Health studies on countries excelling on public health and identified 8 key drivers of progress. Read more allafrica.com/stories/2024...
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Indonesia pledges $30 million to @gavialliance.bsky.social to support global immunization efforts from 2026 to 2030! This historic pledge, under the guidance of President Subianto & Minister Budi Sadikin, makes Indonesia the first middle-income country to contribute to Gaviβs next strategic phase.
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Happy Thanksgiving from GHS! This season, we are profoundly thankful to work alongside passionate partners, dedicated advocates, and inspiring organizations worldwide to improve global health outcomes.
May your #Thanksgiving be filled with gratitude, joy, and moments of connection with loved ones.
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For more than 35 years Rotary International and our partners have been working to #EndPolio. The global eradication of polio is within our grasp. Together, we end polio!
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