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#CGDTalks: Supporting Africa in the Fight Against COVID-19 and Beyond w/ @AmiraDSA @GaviSeth @PeterASands @MasoodCGD.
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Since the first case in
#Egypt, Africa ministers + heads of states have decided to act as one unit to fight#COVID19 in solidarity and unity, lead by@_AfricanUnion + Africa CDC. -@AmiraDSA#CGDTalksShow this thread
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We learned the importance of leadership with #Ebola.
Africa has a clear vision to beat #COVID19 via established mechanisms and dedicated committess in health, finance, and transportation + aviation. - @AmiraDSA #CGDTalkspic.twitter.com/Q6C1hsKukt
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Global access will be important. More than 100
#COVID vaccines in development, the challenge will be making sure there’s a commitment to global access and the ability to scale up to ensure ALL will be reached. -@GaviSeth#CGDTalkspic.twitter.com/OHf7fJbCNM
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The true cost of
#COVID19 in Africa will be measured by the impact it has on other#health impacts like HIV, TB, child immunization, etc.@globalfund has introduced grant flexibility ($1B) to help countries adapt programs to meet pandemic needs. -@PeterASands#CGDTalksShow this thread -
Enjoying this #CGDTalks? Watch@MasoodCGD & Ghanaian Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, discuss the impact of COVID-19 in#Africa, the continent's response, & challenges ahead:https://www.cgdev.org/event/cgd-conversations-covid-19-and-development-minister-ken-ofori-atta …Show this thread -
We have to come out of this crisis with a conception of
#globalhealth security that is TRULY global and encompasses malaria, HIV, coronas, and new threats alike. It's the only sustainable and ethical approach. -@PeterASands#CGDTalksShow this thread -
Africa has the least health workers per capita, and they simply don’t have enough of these courageous people. PPE access + quality is vital in this fight. -
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In every crisis, there is an opportunity, we should look for them. This fight is doable, and we can win it. -
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Thank you @AmiraDSA@GaviSeth@PeterASands@kchalkidou@MasoodCGD & attendees for joining today’s#CGDTalks!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMPr7m059Cg&feature=emb_title …Show this thread -
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Dive deeper with @CGDev’s rigorous research and analysis on Africa:https://www.cgdev.org/topics/regions/africa …Show this thread -
when @GaviSeth mentioned using drones to deliver blood in Rwanda and Ghana... Don't forget to register for the next#CGDTalks: Drone Delivery of PPE and Test Kits for#COVID19 w/@Yadav_supplychn &@BrittanyHume.
TOMORROW (5/13) @ 1:00 PM EDT
:https://www.cgdev.org/event/drone-delivery-ppe-and-test-kits-covid-19 …Show this thread
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