Listening to Africa CDC 𝔻𝕣. 𝔸𝕙𝕞𝕖𝕕 𝕆𝕘𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝 - 𝔽𝔸ℙℍ explain what #Africa learned during #covid19 - #Africa must and can stand on its own in public health emergencies. Strong institutions, effective and managed collaboration, a new global health security framework all needed. TheAfricaCenter

“We need to be able to do things on our own, but that does not mean we need to do them alone” 𝔻𝕣. 𝔸𝕙𝕞𝕖𝕕 𝕆𝕘𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝 - 𝔽𝔸ℙℍ Africa CDC “Timely help is good help; any help that is not good help is a burden.” Powerful words on partnerships and collaboration in #Africa New Public Health Order

Excited to be advocating for paid, supplied, and supported #CHWs with @chw_impact this morning at the sidelines of #UNGA77

Only 14% of CHWs paid, 70% are women. Can’t ignore the gender dynamics of unpaid #chws. Dr. Roopa Dhatt of Women In Global Health says we don’t need working groups, we need action. @chw_impact

Welcome Claudia Shilumani! So glad to have you on board to advance partnerships that expand access to health products and services for the most under-reached.

We must come together to reduce competition and fragmentation in global health - “we are all working on the exact same goal” Great remarks from Angela Gichaga of Financing Alliance for Health and Africa Frontline First at @chw_impact briefing.

Inspired to hear Dr. Dennis Mukwenge - Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Concordia - recognized for his work in helping thousands of women and children with comprehensive support when rape is used as weapon of war. #DRCongo #healthcarehero #stopinjustice

How to improve vaccine uptake? We share lessons learned from Cote d’Ivoire: 🌇Stay flexible and responsive to communities’ needs 💼Coordinate with government to align outreach strategies 💉Find and nurture your local immunization champions Learn more: bit.ly/3AK0IJ4

Reason 1001 why professionalized #CHWs make health care better. They get kids and adults vaccinated. Great analysis by @TafwirapoChihana and @RebeccaAlban of how CHWs in Malawi⬆️ vaccinations. @chw_impact Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance bit.ly/3CevhaB

Public health supply chains should be integrated to mirror how health workers provide services. @villagereach Tiwonge Mkandawire and Gates Foundation Kelly Hamblin discuss ways to make health products more accessible and effective in Products to People Ep1 bit.ly/3XCwUcd

Gone are the days when vaccine routes only use traditional modes of transport such as canoes, trucks and motorbikes to navigate swamps, rivers, mountains and dense forests. In the DRC we are transitioning to an era of drones which fly… villagereach.org/2023/01/18/as-… via VillageReach

Building responsive PHC Systems at #AHAIC2023! We heard from Africa's top #PHC thought leaders, gov. officials, private sector, innovators, activists, academics, researchers, policy makers, health workers, and mobilizers on how we can transform health systems to serve everyone.

Has it really been a week since #AHAIC2023 #Kigali? We were excited to participate at the launch of Africa CDC’s first ever digital strategy. @eddiemu outlines what it means:

Last night’s 2023 Goalkeepers Awards was one for the books, as three amazing activists were honoured for their work in the field.    Meet the new recipients of the Goalkeepers Awards and watch their inspiring stories. #Goalkeepers2023

Progress is possible, but not inevitable. The women and men highlighted yesterday at the #Goalkeepers2023 awards demonstrate progress in action. #UNGA2023

Our climate is in crisis. Dandelions believe that together, we can solve it. We are Dandelions. Are you? Join us at Project Dandelion #projectdandelion #flwrpwr #COP28

The COP28 UAE commitment to operationalize the #LossAndDamage Fund was a promising start but < 0.2% of what is needed has been pledged. Major polluters need to step up - we’re looking at you President Donald J. Trump Justin Trudeau #PrimeMinisterKishida #G7. #ProjectDandelion #PollutersMustPay

One of my favorite moments of yesterday on the sidelines of #wha77. The whole crowd waiting Mozambique and Malawi flags to celebrate the cross-border collaboration to end a polio outbreak.