Advo Sierra Leone @AdvoManSL
Context Monitoring account. #SierraLeone #Health #Humanitarian Freetown, Sierra Leone Joined March 2023-
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Moderna had planned to build an mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya. Its decision to put these plans on hold demonstrates the company isn't committed to "vaccine equity," @AfricaCDC said. devex.com/news/africa-cd…
Today marks one year since conflict engulfed Sudan, leaving millions suffering amidst relentless fighting. The blockage of aid by the Sudanese authorities to some areas has resulted in restricted humanitarian access, exacerbating the crisis for people in dire need of healthcare.…
Today marks exactly 1 year of Sudan in War. Millions of people are at risk, yet the world is turning a blind eye as the warring parties intentionally block humanitarian access and the delivery of aid. Read more: bit.ly/3xuNLVy #TalkAboutSudan
A nationwide campaign to vaccinate children against #malaria is underway in #SierraLeone. @mohs_sl aims to get the country's youngest residents protected from one of the leading causes of death using ≥ 550,000 doses of Malaria vaccine procured by UNICEF, with funds from @gavi.
This week, the UK will likely pass a law saying Rwanda is "safe" to deport asylum seekers to. Meanwhile, I was recently denied boarding on a flight to Rwanda, presumably because of my journalism on the treatment of refugees there. (THREAD) 1/
When @gavi plans its next 5-year global #immunisation strategy this week, it MUST step up efforts to supply #vaccines to people who are not being reached in fragile & emergency settings. 🧵👇🏽 msfaccess.org/gavi-plans-nex…
World paid little attention to Sudan's war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger apnews.com/article/sudan-…
How is #TB spread? TB bacteria are spread through the air from one person to another, when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks, or sings. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected. bit.ly/3H0WSyn
The Mpox situation in Africa is alarming with nearly 19,000 cases and 1,000 deaths. Immediate action must be taken. The increased concern posed by sexual transmission of the disease only adds to the urgency for a coordinated response. We must work together with affected countries…
Six months old baby Mariam Jalloh is the first #SierraLeonean 🇸🇱 child to receive the first @WHO approved malaria vaccine, the RTS,S. A demonstration of the vaccine was held earlier today at the Kissi Town CHC in Waterloo by @moh's EPI and partners. Together, we'll beat malaria.
It's been one year of war in #Sudan. We're seeing one of the world's worst crises unfold in real time. But where is the global response? It's a matter of life or death for millions of people, which is why we need urgently safe humanitarian access: bit.ly/3TWp4Jp
📢📢📢 More than 250 humanitarian and human rights organisations call to stop arms transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups. amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
TB patients must be provided with the social benefits that they need and deserve, as a basic human right theconversation.com/tb-research-sh… via @TC_Africa
All Protocol Observed Welcome to Issue 157 of The Continent We’re back for Season 14! We had a break, planned the path towards world domination, and caught up on some emails. Expect more journalism about life on our ever-spectacular continent.
Did you know that climate change has a direct impact on health-related illnesses❓ The rising temperatures will cause increased heat-related illnesses. The most at risk are the very young, the very old and people with chronic conditions such as heart, lung & kidney disease👇
Heavy fighting. Aid blocked. Rampant malnutrition. Scare medical supplies. After a year of war in #Sudan, people face a desperate situation. The UN and international organisations must urgently scale up the response to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe. 👇 msf.org/after-year-war…
Did you know @CepheidNews got >$250 MILLION in public funding for the research & development of GeneXpert medical tests? How can they turn around & charge such high prices for them? Remind them & @DanaherCorp that PUBLIC PAY = PUBLIC SAY✍️ timefor5.msfaccess.org #TimeFor5
Sexual violence in conflicts is widespread and needs to be addressed, @DrTedros tells high-level meeting with @volker_turk healthpolicy-watch.news/sexual-violenc…
Broken record: March is 10th straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say apnews.com/article/climat…
Viral hepatitis caused 1.3M deaths in 2022, claiming as many lives as #Tuberculosis, according to a new report from @WHO. Even with better tools & falling prices, deaths are increasing because too few people are getting diagnosed & treated, says @DrTedros who.int/news/item/09-0…
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309 Followers 80 Following The Emory/Georgia TRAC is working towards the goal of TB elimination through multi-disciplinary, collaborative research in the state of Georgia and abroad.
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NCDI Poverty Network @NCDIpoverty
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5K Followers 4K Following #EndFGM books by @HilaryBurrage: https://t.co/ERtikLofJ4 + https://t.co/cmCxLc9QTS.When @gavi plans its next 5-year global #immunisation strategy this week, it MUST step up efforts to supply #vaccines to people who are not being reached in fragile & emergency settings. 🧵👇🏽 msf.or.ke/news-and-resou…
A nationwide campaign to vaccinate children against #malaria is underway in #SierraLeone. @mohs_sl aims to get the country's youngest residents protected from one of the leading causes of death using ≥ 550,000 doses of Malaria vaccine procured by UNICEF, with funds from @gavi.
This week, the UK will likely pass a law saying Rwanda is "safe" to deport asylum seekers to. Meanwhile, I was recently denied boarding on a flight to Rwanda, presumably because of my journalism on the treatment of refugees there. (THREAD) 1/
Last week, I peer reviewed a journal article and recommended an outright rejection. Written by four American authors with Western names from a top public health institution in the U.S., it was set in a country in Africa and hypothesised that people from this country would have…
Good job Fifa. Clearly nothing has changed! Wasn't it 'just' a little over 20 years ago when the western world assumed that people in Africa wont be able to take HIV medicines as they dont have watches or clocks?
Last week, I peer reviewed a journal article and recommended an outright rejection. Written by four American authors with Western names from a top public health institution in the U.S., it was set in a country in Africa and hypothesised that people from this country would have…
On the road to DC to talk to our reps about #tuberculosis & the need for funding for programs, research, & community support! @tbcontrollers , @AAPCHOtweets @TAGTeam_Tweets @IDSAInfo @RESULTS_Tweets @Somos_TB @APIAHF @HepBUnited @StopTBUSA ! LET’S GET IT! 💚
While you’re in town, I’m sure that @DanaherCorp would love a visit to hear from people who have survived TB why it’s so important to have rapid, reliable, affordable diagnostics. #Timefor5
On the road to DC to talk to our reps about #tuberculosis & the need for funding for programs, research, & community support! @tbcontrollers , @AAPCHOtweets @TAGTeam_Tweets @IDSAInfo @RESULTS_Tweets @Somos_TB @APIAHF @HepBUnited @StopTBUSA ! LET’S GET IT! 💚
“India’s spending on health has fallen and now hovers around an abysmal 1·2% of gross domestic product, out-of-pocket expenditure on health care remains extremely high” thelancet.com/journals/lance…
Breaking news! The first life-saving shot! #SierraLeone has begun administering malaria vaccines to protect children from this deadly disease! Over 550,000 doses procured by UNICEF with funding from @gavi are now being put to use. Let's #endMalaria #foreverychild.
Change is possible, but only if all people are championed & included in the vital work of changing the world. As a sector, we can and must do better. Read this @devex piece to learn more about the personal experiences of Women Deliver CEO @MalihaKhanWD. bit.ly/4awV9OT
A collection on some of the most daring female revolutionaries. From #cuba #palestine #egypt #Iran #philippines, #southafrica this book connects women who were revolutionaries, but also revolutions such as the relationship of cuban revolutionaries to Palestinians. A must read!
If you are in Ottawa, this is a great chance to learn about medical colonialism from @SamirS_H @uOttawa Apr 17, 2024 — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. uottawa.ca/faculty-medici…
If you lowered your Xpert cartridges to $5 then you could change our minds @CepheidNews @DanaherCorp. Your current prices make this necessary testing inaccessible and millions are dying. It's #TimeFor5 dollar testing, it's time to put #PeopleOverProfits.
The School of Midwifery in Bo today oversaw the graduation of 56 new midwives. It's the 5th time that this institution is producing highly skilled and qualified people. @DembyAustin is proud to see the Midwifery School improving maternal health in #SierraLeone 🇸🇱.
Exciting News !!! Happy to share our study: a formative cross-sectional study to assess care giver’s health seeking behaviour and knowledge surrounding malaria, & understanding the burden of malaria in children U5 years in conflict-affected communities link.springer.com/article/10.118…
Cannot agree more with Dr @janephilpott “Without health, little else matters. Without health for all, everyone suffers”
"Any upsurge in measles is of real concern" @jwnickerson & @HealthLawAdamH via @ConversationCA theconversation.com/measles-is-a-h…
Measles can, and does, kill, even in well-resourced countries like #Canada. @jwnickerson and @HealthLawAdamH shed light on the alarming resurgence of this deadly disease in Canada and abroad. 💉 #VaccinesWork theconversation.com/measles-is-a-h…
Six months old baby Mariam Jalloh is the first #SierraLeonean 🇸🇱 child to receive the first @WHO approved malaria vaccine, the RTS,S. A demonstration of the vaccine was held earlier today at the Kissi Town CHC in Waterloo by @moh's EPI and partners. Together, we'll beat malaria.
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