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Thoko

@thokopooley

Deputy Director, Program Advocacy and Comms, Africa @gatesfoundation. Former ED @CombatNTDs. Fighting poverty, preventable diseases and inequity.

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In the last 6 years, thanks to the unwavering leadership of Barram, Sierra Leone has enacted some of the most progressive & transformative laws for gender, equity, and inclusion. President Bio and I imagine a better future for our daughters #WeAreEqual #RadicalInclusion

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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…

.<a href="/CombatNTDs/">Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases</a> is pleased to announce the appointment of <a href="/DrIsatouTouray/">Isatou Touray</a> 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
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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

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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!

What a way to start a new job! #Day-one as Deputy Director for Program Advocacy and Communications for Africa at <a href="/gatesfoundation/">Gates Foundation</a>

Had the privilege of visiting primary healthcare facilities in Abuja as part of the deep dive of the Nigeria Country Office strategy. Exciting times!
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The recruitment for the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) is a critical step in strengthening Africa’s capacity to regulate medicines, ensuring health security, and driving economic growth. As AU Special Envoy for AMA, I commend the commitment of African

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From 2002 to 2020, increases in health financing have contributed to progress in global health. Since COVID, financing has stalled, coinciding with slower progress. With financing expected to flatline, progress remains at risk. gates.ly/2024GKReportIn… #Goalkeepers2030

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“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.

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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

Global cooperation can make the impossible possible.

Global organizations like the <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>, <a href="/Gavi/">Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance</a>, <a href="/GlobalFund/">The Global Fund</a>, 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
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🇪🇸 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

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Utterly devastating! My deepest condolences to Dr Faustine’s family and to MOH colleagues in Tanzania for this loss.

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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

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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.

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This #WorldNTDDay, we’re celebrating the remarkable progress in eliminating neglected tropical diseases — a diverse group of conditions that impact over 1 billion people. Dive in👇 #EscapetheNeglect @GatesFoundation

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This #WorldNTDDay, we’re celebrating the remarkable progress countries are making in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. To date, 55 countries have eliminated at least one NTD, thanks to one of the most successful cross-sector public health initiatives in history.

This #WorldNTDDay, we’re celebrating the remarkable progress countries are making in the fight against neglected tropical diseases.

To date, 55 countries have eliminated at least one NTD, thanks to one of the most successful cross-sector public health initiatives in history.
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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 ❤️

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"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

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What do you do when facing the world’s toughest challenges? Keep going. Because in the face of every problem there are people who prove that progress is possible. gates.ly/3Z85kWq

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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…

TOMORROW: Learn how Africa is Inspiring Progress around the world 🌍

Join <a href="/BillGates/">Bill Gates</a> and Africa Director <a href="/pbasinga/">Paulin Basinga</a> to find out how Africa is using local solutions to inspire global innovations.

Register for the <a href="/Africa_com/">Africa.com</a> livestream here: online.africa.com/inspiring-prog…
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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