@aishaltondc.bsky.social
Language learner of Bahasa Indonesia. Physician. Stargazer. Dreamer.
The number of deaths caused by antimicrobial resistance is predicted to rise from 1 millio to 2 million death per year by 2050. Reasons:
- Too few new drugs
- Excessive use of antibiotics in agriculture
- Antibiotics overuse in medical practice
- Lack of awareness
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
"The practice, in which users inject the blood of already intoxicated individuals, has fueled one of the fastest-growing H.I.V. epidemics in the Pacific and grown widespread in South Africa."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/w...
New Research
Long-term risk of tuberculosis among individuals with Xpert Ultra trace screening results in Uganda: a longitudinal follow-up study
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Beautiful!
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"Trees are the poems that the earth writes upon the sky."
- KHALIL GIBRAN, "SAND AND FOAM”
Thank you. The Universe has spoken and I must oblige!
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"What are the things that you can't see that are important? Justice, truth, humility, service, compassion, love... They're the guiding lights of a life." - Jimmy Carter, Founding member of the Elders, 39th president of the United States, Nobel peace Laureate
Today would have been Jimmy Carter’s 101st birthday.
We remember a founding member of The Elders whose integrity, compassion and tireless work for peace, democracy & human rights left an indelible mark on the world.
His legacy continues to inspire.
HIV prevention can be defined in many ways, for example housing, safety, economic opportunity & strong health systems. Structural support gives people the stability they need to stay healthy. www.globalaidspolicy... #HIVPrevention #EndAIDS
30.09.2025 22:57 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Is this a sign for me to have a redvelvet cupcake today?
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New Personal View:
Reconsidering the clinical assessment of resistance to slowly eliminated antimalarial drugs in high-transmission settings
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
What is the Strategic advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE)? Provides independent, evidence-based recommendations on vaccines. Established in 1999.
SAGE recommendations consider public health impact, cost-effectiveness, programmatic feasibility, and equity.They ensure that vaccines work in real-world settings and reach those who need them the most.
Thanks to expert advice from SAGE, WHO’s vaccine policies help give children lasting protection against serious diseases like measles, polio, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough; giving parents confidence their child is protected.
WHO regularly reviews evidence and ensures vaccine policies reflect the latest science. In fact, SAGE bases its recommendations only on publicly available evidence that is carefully assessed and validated using internationally recognized methods.
Did you know that since 1999 an independent group of global experts called the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) has been providing WHO evidence-based recommendations on #vaccines?
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TheThrive Project has helped to sensitize health workers to screen children for advanced HIV disease (AHD) youtu.be/CK42hmcl6c8
@unitaid.bsky.social #Afrocab @clintonfoundation.bsky.social #PENTA #AHD #globalhealth #IDsky #medsky
Scientists tested how the body processes acoziborole, a potential single-dose cure for sleeping sickness. It’s well absorbed and slowly cleared via the gut. A step forward in the fight against this deadly neglected disease. ⤵️ journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
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Infographic with the title “Obesity affects”. Five illustrated icons show the parts of the body impacted: the body, the heart, the kidneys, the liver, and the joints.
About 1 in 8 people in the world are living with #obesity.
It affects:
✳️ the heart
✳️ the liver
✳️ the kidneys
✳️ the joints
✳️ the reproductive system
#BeatNCDs #UNGA
Illustration with the text: “ACTION WORKS. INACTION COSTS LIVES.” A healthy plant in a yellow pot is being watered, fertilized, and pruned, while next to it a withered plant sits in a cracked white pot. Below reads: “Strong policies to prevent noncommunicable diseases save lives.”
Countries are saving lives from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) every day with best buys on:
✅ Tobacco control
✅ Early cancer detection
✅ Diabetes screening
and more.
But where action is weak, progress stalls or even reverses.
It’s time to #BeatNCDs 👉 bit.ly/4pBAcKL #UNGA
25% of Drs in US are foreign grads. Many are on an H1B visa. This will hit health systems hard especially rural hospitals and hospitals in underserved areas that sponsor these visas through waiver programs. The old cost was about 5000$ a year.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Title: ‘Delivering safe care for children – Tips for health practitioners: 1) Tailor care for children. 2) Work with families by listening and explaining. 3) Spot risks early and act early. 4) Communicate clearly during handovers and referrals. Illustration of a doctor standing with a child on crutches.
Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay
Unsafe care can lead to lifelong or devastating consequences for children.
📣 Health workers: Safety first! You play a key role in delivering care that is safe and child-centred. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/WPSD2025WHO #PatientSafety
Here's how high-profile departures and widespread layoffs at the CDC will affect our health.
Tldr: "Americans should be alarmed," a former top official said.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
It’s #MythBustingTuesday.
Today’s target: “mRNA vaccines change your DNA.”
This myth spread like wildfire during the peak of the COVID pandemic. Unfortunately it persists today. It sounds scary, but it’s biologically implausible. Here’s why. 🧵
A graphic shows a dark blue clock face with the hand pointing to two seconds. Large text inside the clock reads: “Every 2 seconds.” Below, the text continues: “someone under the age of 70 dies of a noncommunicable disease.”
⏱️ Every two seconds, one person under the age of 70 dies of a noncommunicable disease (NCD) such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes.
Did you know? Almost 9 in 10 of those deaths are taking place in low- and middle-income countries 👉 bit.ly/UNGAHLM4 #BeatNCDs #UNGA
On Sept. 23 at 10am, GHC's Director of International Advocacy and Engagement, Eliana Monteforte, will contribute to The World Hepatitis Alliance's #UNGA80 side event, "Reimagining Approaches to Beating NCDs and Liver Cancer." Register here to attend online or in person ➡️ ow.ly/uqcl50WUJts
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Useful visuals on whether you need a #measles #vaccine (ON & NS). For adults born after 1970, check your own province's guidance as a 2nd dose for kids was started at different times.
If you don't know if you had a 2nd dose and can't find a record, just get a 2nd dose!
"there are all kinds of love in this world,
but never the same love twice."
-F.Scott Fitzgerald
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(Photo by Kirpal Singh)
What is SSPE?
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is one of the most feared complications of measles. It is rare, but always devastating: a progressive, fatal brain disorder that emerges years after a seemingly normal recovery from measles. 🧵
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
As always, great thread from @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social
Important points on how Florida dropping vaccine reqs will not only lower vaccination rates... but also lead to missed screenings for asthma, anemia, vision/hearing, nutrition, and developmental delays.
PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE: Everyone six months and older can now get a COVID-19 vaccine in NJ thanks to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Learn more: www.nj.gov/governor/new...
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has just issued a standing order to protect COVID vaccine access.
The order says pharmacists should follow recommendations from medical associations and ensure the COVID vaccine is accessible to anyone aged six months and up, regardless of any high-risk conditions.
