Prof. Jason M. Mwenda, MPhil, PhD (@jasonmmwenda1) 's Twitter Profile
Prof. Jason M. Mwenda, MPhil, PhD

@jasonmmwenda1

Research Scientist & Public Health Specialist on Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, Vaccine access and impact of vaccination on disease burden

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Stella Kyriakides (@skyriakideseu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On #OneHealth Day, we reaffirm that human, animal and environmental health always go hand in hand. Using a One Health approach is central to being prepared for and tackling important health threats such as zoonotic diseases and #AMR. #HealthUnion

CDC Emerging Infections (@cdc_ncezid) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#OneHealth is more than a concept, it’s an approach to health that recognizes people, animals, plants, and our environment are interconnected. bit.ly/cdcOneHealth #OneHealthDay

#OneHealth is more than a concept, it’s an approach to health that recognizes people, animals, plants, and our environment are interconnected.

bit.ly/cdcOneHealth

#OneHealthDay
Every Breath Counts (@stop_pneumonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Awesome presentation from Dr Anita Shet International Vaccine Access Center at BSPH about power of #pneumococcal vaccine (PCV). If we can⬆️ PCV coverage to >90% in every country by 2030, #pneumonia will no longer be #1 infectious killer of children. #WorldPneumoniaDay #VaccinesWork #HealthforAll

Awesome presentation from Dr Anita Shet <a href="/IVACtweets/">International Vaccine Access Center at BSPH</a> about power of #pneumococcal vaccine (PCV).

If we can⬆️ PCV coverage to &gt;90% in every country by 2030, #pneumonia will no longer be #1 infectious killer of children.

#WorldPneumoniaDay #VaccinesWork #HealthforAll
Prof. Jason M. Mwenda, MPhil, PhD (@jasonmmwenda1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking forward to the official opening tomorrow of the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium, 8 to 10 November 2023, Abuja, Nigeria theme "Rotavirus diarrhea control and prevention using an integrated approach ". afr-rn-symposium.net/speakers.html

Ifedayo Adetifa (@ifedayotiffy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On behalf of our Health Minister I declared open, the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium. Nigeria is hosting it for the 1st time. This symposium is timely, provides a means for sharing experience of rotavirus control in Africa! It is a pleasure to welcome all delegates. #ARS2023

On behalf of our Health Minister I declared open, the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium. Nigeria is hosting it for the 1st time. This symposium is timely, provides a means for sharing experience of rotavirus control in Africa! It is a pleasure to welcome all delegates. #ARS2023
Ifedayo Adetifa (@ifedayotiffy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rotavirus is responsible for a third of diarrhoeal admissions in children <5y and kills about 50,000 of them annually in Nigeria. Rotavirus vaccine was introduced into our routine Immunisation schedule in 2022. This vaccine is safe and effective. Please get your child vaccinated!

Michelo Simuyandi (@bwantu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

14th African Rotavirus Symposium 2023 #ARS2023. Making a case for rapid evaluation of candidate rotavirus vaccines using human challenge infection studies as well as investment in investigation immune correlates of protection or mechanism of protection.

14th African Rotavirus Symposium 2023 #ARS2023. Making a case for rapid evaluation of candidate rotavirus vaccines using human challenge infection studies as well as investment in investigation immune correlates of protection or mechanism of protection.
Duncan Steele (@duncansteele8) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As we see more and more vaccines being developed, the FVVA is so important to help countries decide what they need based on their demographics and disease epidemiology.

Dr Benido Impouma (@drbenido) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ending the disease burden in Africa requires sustained efforts. WHO African Region Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases Cluster is holding a retreat in Kintélé, Congo 🇨🇬. The retreat will review our ongoing efforts and further strategize towards ending diseases in Africa. #ENDISA

Ending the disease burden in Africa requires sustained efforts.

<a href="/WHOAFRO/">WHO African Region</a> Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases Cluster is holding a retreat in Kintélé, Congo 🇨🇬. The retreat will review our ongoing efforts and further strategize towards ending diseases in Africa. #ENDISA
Dr Githinji Gitahi, MBS (@daktari1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Highest level of political advocacy for #HPV vaccination to end #CervicalCancer 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 As Chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Cancer Institute of Kenya I applaud President William Samoei Ruto, PhD for this level of political support for a public health activity which has been challenged by myths and

VillageReach (@villagereach) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢Local health care workers hail the introduction of drone technology for significant improvement in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in Mangochi District, Malawi: bit.ly/3GfNlDR

📢Local health care workers hail the introduction of drone technology for significant improvement in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in Mangochi District, Malawi: bit.ly/3GfNlDR
Chikwe Ihekweazu (@chikwe_i) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Filled with pride to witness Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus receive the @CPHIA_AfricaCDC 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from DG Africa CDC @JeanKaseya2 & WHO African Region RD Dr Matshidiso Moeti for his service to the world We are inspired (& pushed hard) daily & honoured to be part of his leadership team in World Health Organization (WHO)

Filled with pride to witness <a href="/DrTedros/">Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus</a> receive the @CPHIA_AfricaCDC 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from DG <a href="/AfricaCDC/">Africa CDC</a> @JeanKaseya2 &amp; <a href="/WHOAFRO/">WHO African Region</a> RD <a href="/MoetiTshidi/">Dr Matshidiso Moeti</a> for his service to the world

We are inspired (&amp; pushed hard) daily &amp; honoured to be part of his  leadership team in <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>
Prof. Jason M. Mwenda, MPhil, PhD (@jasonmmwenda1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking forward to the deliberations on latest on research findings, management and impact & effectiveness of PCVs during the 13th International symposium on pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal diseases during the ISSPD-13 in Cape Town, SA, 17-20 March 2024

Looking forward to the deliberations on latest on research findings, management and impact &amp; effectiveness of PCVs during the 13th International symposium on pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal diseases during the ISSPD-13 in Cape Town, SA, 17-20 March 2024
Prof. Jason M. Mwenda, MPhil, PhD (@jasonmmwenda1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

More than 1000 experts from diverse backgrounds started the ISPPD-13 meeting today in Cape Town, South Africa to present and discuss innovative ways of combating the burden of pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal diseases globally and esp in Africa where the burden is the highest.

More than 1000 experts from diverse backgrounds started the ISPPD-13 meeting today in Cape Town, South Africa to present and discuss innovative ways of combating the burden of pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal diseases globally and esp in Africa where the burden is the highest.
WHO Seychelles Country Office (@whoseychelles) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The US CDC🇺🇸 and WHO African Region🇺🇳joined hands to support the Ministry of Health in @Seychelles 🇸🇨 to #document the #positive #impact that #Rotavirus #vaccine is already showing in #reducing cases, #hospitalization and #deaths among #infants in the country CDC kevin conway #VFACheck

The US CDC🇺🇸 and <a href="/WHOAFRO/">WHO African Region</a>🇺🇳joined hands to support the Ministry of Health in @Seychelles 🇸🇨 to #document the #positive #impact that #Rotavirus #vaccine is already showing in #reducing cases, #hospitalization and #deaths among #infants in the country <a href="/CDCgov/">CDC</a> <a href="/childhealth/">kevin conway</a> #VFACheck
Tumaini MAKOLE (@tumainimakole) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's a historic moment to take part during launch of #Tanzania Parliamentarians Alliance for AMR - The first of its kind in Africa 🌍, as Secretariat member under the coordination of One Health Society. Appreciation to Nyambura Moremi for your unwavering guidance. #AMR #AMS

It's a historic moment to take part during launch of #Tanzania Parliamentarians Alliance for AMR - The first of its kind in Africa 🌍, as Secretariat member under the coordination of <a href="/onehealth_tz/">One Health Society</a>.

Appreciation to <a href="/NyamburaMoremi/">Nyambura Moremi</a> for your unwavering guidance.
#AMR #AMS
Prof. Jason M. Mwenda, MPhil, PhD (@jasonmmwenda1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Attended the African Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group (RITAG) meeting held in Rwanda, Kigali, 11-14 June 2024. This team of diverse expertise provided strategic guidance to WHO/AFRO on key regional policies and strategies for vaccines and vaccination

Prof. Jason M. Mwenda, MPhil, PhD (@jasonmmwenda1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I convened session 10 during the RITAG Meeting, 11-14 June 2024 and shared data from Africa on impact and effectiveness of rotavirus vaccines and PCV and regional efforts towards prevention and control of diarrhea and invasive pneumococcal diseases & pneumonia in Africa

I convened session 10 during the RITAG Meeting, 11-14 June 2024 and shared data from Africa on impact and effectiveness of rotavirus vaccines and PCV  and regional efforts towards prevention and control of diarrhea and invasive pneumococcal diseases &amp; pneumonia in Africa