
Thoko
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Deputy Director, Program Advocacy and Comms, Africa @gatesfoundation. Former ED @CombatNTDs. Fighting poverty, preventable diseases and inequity.
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https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/our-role 19-05-2012 12:36:56
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.Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases is pleased to announce the appointment of Isatou Touray as the new interim Executive Director. Dr. Touray brings a wealth of experience in social activism and government leadership across the African continent. 1/3 unitingtocombatntds.org/en/news-and-vi…


Fantastic to see this historic agreement between AUDA-NEPAD and Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases! Thank you to my dearest sisters H.E. Nardos BEKELE-THOMAS and H.E. Isatou Touray for moving the agenda to end neglected tropical diseases forward. #BeatNTDs

What a way to start a new job! #Day-one as Deputy Director for Program Advocacy and Communications for Africa at Gates Foundation Had the privilege of visiting primary healthcare facilities in Abuja as part of the deep dive of the Nigeria Country Office strategy. Exciting times!


Well deserved recognition of Dr Matshidiso Moeti’s leadership in driving health outcomes in the WHO African Region region. An inspiration to all of us 🥳



“I'm sure that if we work together, MMS can reach as many women as possible”: Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Rwanda’s Minister of Health, told @adrianadiaz about providing supplements to pregnant women in his country at the Goalkeepers 2024 event.

Global cooperation can make the impossible possible. Global organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, The Global Fund, and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have saved millions of lives. But in order to continue their life-saving work, they need the funding to do so. #WHS2024


🇪🇸 Spain announced early financial commitment of €400 million to #IDA21, a 37% increase compared to the previous IDA - World Bank replenishment cycle underscoring its continued commitment to sustainable development worldwide. wrld.bg/B05Y50TSHtz #WBGMeetings #IDAworks


Our hearts go out to the Carter family and our partners at The Carter Center during this difficult time. We will continue to honour President Jimmy Carter’s legacy. Statement from Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman: On President Jimmy Carter gatesfoundation.org/ideas/media-ce… via Gates Foundation

Congratulations, Niger 🇳🇪, on achieving World Health Organization (WHO) verification for eliminating onchocerciasis (river blindness) as a public health problem—the first country in the African region to do so! This is a significant milestone in the fight against neglected tropical diseases.



Thank you my dearest Sister Dr Matshidiso Moeti for your service to #Africa. For leading with grace. For inspiring a new generation of African Women Leaders. For being a fabulous human being. As you pack your final bags to enjoy retirement, be very proud of all your achievements ❤️

"There are too many urgent problems to solve for me to hold onto resources that could be used to help people" Incredible commitment from Bill Gates to the world, especially at a time of such great need. Proud to work Gates Foundation gatesnot.es/3gke5ue?wt.mc-… via Bill Gates


TOMORROW: Learn how Africa is Inspiring Progress around the world 🌍 Join Bill Gates and Africa Director Paulin Basinga to find out how Africa is using local solutions to inspire global innovations. Register for the Africa.com livestream here: online.africa.com/inspiring-prog…


In case you missed our Inspiring Progress Event in Addis Ababa. You can watch Bill Gates' address at the African Union in full. Thank you to all our partners who joined us & made this event a success. gatesfoundation.org/ideas/speeches… via Gates Foundation