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Obinna Onyekwena

@obinnaonyekwena

MD | Deputy Director, Infectious Diseases Advocacy - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation | *Opinions are mine*

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It is not acceptable that more than 70 years since Nigeria began implementing programs to eliminate malaria,we still bear 30% of the global burden, with an estimated annual 68 million cases and 194, 000 deaths from the disease as of 2021. We need to reimagine the routine

It is not acceptable that more than 70 years since Nigeria began implementing programs to eliminate malaria,we still bear 30% of the global burden, with an estimated annual 68 million cases and 194, 000 deaths from the disease as of 2021. 

We need to reimagine the routine
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During the WHOโ€™s Malaria Ministerial Conference in Yaoundรฉ, Cameroon, themed โ€œTackling Malaria in countries hit by the diseaseโ€, I spoke to one of the foremost continental TV stations, Africa TV 24 on Nigeriaโ€™s Malaria elimination strategies and the various activities we are

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On behalf of the Global and Nigeriaโ€™s Stop TB Partnership, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, Sen Oluremi Tinubu, CON, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on her investiture as the Global and National Stop TB Champion,

On behalf of the Global and Nigeriaโ€™s Stop TB Partnership, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, <a href="/SenRemiTinubu/">Sen Oluremi Tinubu, CON</a>, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on her investiture as the Global and National Stop TB Champion,
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Nigeriaโ€™s healthcare sector is experiencing a transformation under President Tinubuโ€™s Bola Ahmed Tinubu, leadership, with the approval of a Sector-Wide Approach (#SWAp) and the Health Sector Renewal Program (NHSRIP). Key reforms are underway for the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund

Nigeriaโ€™s healthcare sector is experiencing a transformation under President Tinubuโ€™s <a href="/officialABAT/">Bola Ahmed Tinubu</a>, leadership, with the approval of a Sector-Wide Approach (#SWAp) and the Health Sector Renewal Program (NHSRIP).

Key reforms are underway for the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund
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Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? And only mosquitoes that bite spread malaria, dengue, and other diseases. ๐ŸฆŸ But new technologies have the power to reduce their numbers and drive down the spread of those diseases. Learn more from NPR: npr.org/2024/01/26/122โ€ฆ

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What do Jack Sim, Alexandra Rose, and Dr. Obinna Onyekwena have in common? They all believe in breaking down barriers & supporting communities around the world. And did we mention they'll take the stage at #Rotary24? See more speakers ๐Ÿ‘‡ on.rotary.org/4bvG9kn

What do Jack Sim, Alexandra Rose, and Dr. Obinna Onyekwena have in common? 
They all believe in breaking down barriers &amp; supporting communities around the world. And did we mention they'll take the stage at #Rotary24? 

See more speakers ๐Ÿ‘‡
on.rotary.org/4bvG9kn
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Dr. Obinna Onyekwena, Deputy Director of Infectious Disease Advocacy at Gates Foundation shares the extraordinary stories of community healthcare workers who devote their lives to saving and improving the lives of others at #Rotary24.

Dr. <a href="/obinnaonyekwena/">Obinna Onyekwena</a>, Deputy Director of Infectious Disease Advocacy at <a href="/gatesfoundation/">Gates Foundation</a> shares the extraordinary stories of community healthcare workers who devote their lives to saving and improving the lives of others at #Rotary24.
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He announced the Healthy Communities Challenge on the #Rotary24 stage ๐Ÿ“ข This partnership with World Vision and Gates Foundation aims at combatting the deadliest childhood diseases in 4 African countries. Learn more๐Ÿ‘‰ on.rotary.org/3KhHxvq

He announced the Healthy Communities Challenge on the #Rotary24 stage ๐Ÿ“ข

This partnership with <a href="/WorldVision/">World Vision</a> and <a href="/gatesfoundation/">Gates Foundation</a>  aims at combatting the deadliest childhood diseases in 4 African countries.  
Learn more๐Ÿ‘‰ on.rotary.org/3KhHxvq
Ilona Kickbusch (@ilonakickbusch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Economics of Health for All by โฆMariana Mazzucatoโฉ - in advance of the strategic dialogue today โฆWorld Health Organization (WHO)โฉ #WHA77 project-syndicate.org/commentary/whoโ€ฆ

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Nourishing roots: Why womenโ€™s health matters for all. Preventable maternal deaths remains a grave issue in Sub-Saharan Africa. Stronger healthcare systems can save the lives of mothers to nurture their offsprings. Now is the time to invest in reproductive and maternal services

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A vaccine is the most promising & sustainable way to end the AIDS epidemic. The foundation's director of TB & HIV Research & Development Nina Russell explores the importance of investing in tools for HIV & the future of HIV prevention. AVAC bit.ly/3VbZq3U

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It was great inaugurating the Malaria Elimination Task Force and its independent Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria (#AMEN), as a significant step in our efforts to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination in Nigeria. This is to implement the actions derived from

It was great inaugurating the Malaria Elimination Task Force and its independent Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria (#AMEN), as a significant step in our efforts to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination in Nigeria.

This is to implement the actions derived from
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It was great visiting His Excellency Governor Charles Soludo Chukwuma Charles SOLUDO, CFR, Executive Governor of Anambra State Anambra State Government, at the State House in Awka today, during my working visit to commission several projects and relocate Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi to

It was great visiting His Excellency Governor Charles Soludo <a href="/CCSoludo/">Chukwuma Charles SOLUDO, CFR</a>, Executive Governor of Anambra State <a href="/anambrastate_/">Anambra State Government</a>, at the State House in Awka today, during my working visit to commission several projects and relocate Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi to
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This week, I am delighted to report to you that our successful engagement with the White House Global AIDS Coordinator, H.E. Dr. John Nkengasong John Nkengasong and his accompanying high-level U.S. delegation led to a number of positive outcomes for Nigeria. Under H.E. President

Muhammad Ali Pate (@muhammadpate) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today marks a pivotal moment in Nigeriaโ€™s journey toward medical industrialization as we commission ๐‰๐š๐ฐ๐š ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅโ€™๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ญ๐š ๐‹๐š๐œ๐ญ๐š๐ฆ ๐๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐…๐š๐œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ in Lagos. This achievement is not just a

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Compliments of the season. This is to account to you that under the committed leadership of H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽ ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ž๐ฌ are engaging in active discussions with

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Ufuma Community Celebrates Oriri Ngwucha Aho Uvume , Confers Chieftaincy Title On Obinna Onyekwena absradiotv.com/2025/01/04/ufuโ€ฆ

Muhammad Ali Pate (@muhammadpate) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA is determined to achieve H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Bola Ahmed Tinubu vision of a transformed healthcare ecosystem in Nigeria in this very important year by setting achievable yet ambitious targets. We believe

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Our nation's dedicated group of traditional leaders do not always get the credit they deserve for preserving the best of our history, of our traditions, and of who we are today. Without fanfare, our traditional leaders have met quarterly for 16 consecutive years with health