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Mark Suzman
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Today, I had the chance to discuss the global #COVID19 response & how the world can prepare for the next pandemic before it happens. Thank you
@FrancesSSellers
for hosting this critical discussion. Now is the time to invest in our health systems to be more resilient & impactful.
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.@MSuzman, CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, joins @PostLive to discuss lessons from COVID-19, pandemic preparedness and the resiliency of the global health system. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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Global commitment is essential to protect children everywhere from the threat of being paralyzed by polio. All countries must step up support to #EndPolio for good.
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Shot@Life
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"Polio-free countries, including here in the US where we live, are not polio risk-free." - @anandaonline of @gatesfoundation on the fact that until there is a reduction to zero cases of #polio, there will still be vulnerability around the 🌎 #VaccinesForAll
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Mark Suzman
@MSuzman
Over 3 years since its first confirmed case, there are still a lot of lessons to gather from COVID-19, pandemic preparedness, and the state of our global health system. I look forward to diving into this even more with
@FrancesSSellers
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FrancesSteadSellers
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Looking forward to talking w ⁦⁦@gatesfoundation⁩ ceo ⁦@MSuzman⁩ next week. Mark your calendars, tweet your questions to ⁦@PostLive⁩ and join us! washingtonpost.com/washington-pos
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“We urgently need effective strategies to prevent pregnancy-related infections, which account for roughly 10% of maternal deaths worldwide.” The results from a recent NIH study suggest one dose of an antibiotic can help save pregnant women's lives.
nichd.nih.gov
Release: Single-dose antibiotic prevents maternal sepsis and death
A single oral dose of the antibiotic azithromycin can reduce the risk of postpartum sepsis and death among women who deliver vaginally by one-third, according to a large multi-country clinical trial...
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Economies thrive when women leverage their power to make decisions. @AnitaNZaidi, President of Gender Equality at the Gates Foundation, shares a success story from India, where women’s self-help groups have contributed to a sharp decline in poverty.
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A Blueprint from India for Women’s Economic Empowerment | by Anita Zaidi - Project Syndicate
Anita Zaidi touts the country’s self-help groups as a model for boosting women’s economic prospects and personal agency.
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Thanks to the commitment of health workers, community mobilizers, and governments across the region, millions of children are now protected against poliovirus. Encouraging progress like this is what will help us #EndPolio for good.
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33 million kids vaccinated against polio in southern Africa
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — More than 33 million children in several southern African countries have been vaccinated against polio, part of ongoing efforts to eradicate the infectious paralytic disease...
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Access to correct diagnosis and treatment of fungal diseases can be life saving. Many medical facilities worldwide lack the technology and training they need to correctly diagnose–but a program in Guatemala shows how that is changing.
devex.com
Opinion: Everyone needs access to fungal disease diagnostics
Acute fungal infections are not getting the attention — TV series aside — and diagnostic systems needed to lower mortality rates. Dr. David Denning from Global Action For Fungal Infections writes...
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Mark Suzman
@MSuzman
President Carter's dedication to making the world a better place has had a lasting impact on countless lives through the
@CarterCenter
. Thank you Pres. Carter for your decades of leadership, service, & wisdom—the future is brighter because of your work
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Near-eradication of a debilitating parasitic disease is a pillar of Carter's legacy | CNN
In 2015, millions of people around the world tuned in to hear President Jimmy Carter announce that his cancer -- metastatic melanoma -- had spread to his brain, but he didn't focus solely on his own...
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It’s estimated that over 10M people fell ill with tuberculosis in 2021. Providing cost-effective treatment options empowers low- and middle-income countries to treat the millions that go undiagnosed and untreated.
gavi.org
New TB vaccines could produce substantial health and economic benefits in coming decades
Modelling suggests that an effective new tuberculosis vaccine could produce US$ 474 billion in health and economic benefits by 2050 and would be cost-effective in many low- and middle-income countries
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Melinda French Gates
@melindagates
There is so much I learned from Paul Farmer. But if I had to sum it up in one lesson, it would be the importance of putting people at the center of our work. On the anniversary of his death, I’m remembering the legacy he left behind—and doing my best to live up to it.
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Partners In Health
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Thank you for joining our special virtual event, Remembering Our Beloved Paul. To offer your own short tribute or reflection, you can post it on social media with #PaulFarmer. Learn more about Dr.#PaulFarmer: pih.org/paul
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In 2022, Togo became the first country in the world to eliminate four #NTDs. This historic achievement shows that with robust partnerships, strategic medical investments, and strong leadership, the world can overcome some of the biggest challenges.
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Eliminating neglected diseases in Africa: there are good reasons for hope
Every year, 1.7 billion people, most in the world’s poorest areas, are affected by NTDs. The diseases cause suffering, stigma, disability  and sometimes death.
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Global food security cannot be achieved with just donations– it requires innovation! Investment in agriculture R&D is critical to building sustainable food systems that beat climate change.
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