From vaccines and antibiotics to CT and MRI scanners, there have been many incredible medical innovations over the past 100 years that have shaped the world’s ability to fight some of the world’s deadliest diseases. Learn more: bit.ly/3BrRCle Via
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Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, helps vaccinate half the world’s children against deadly and debilitating diseases. #VaccinesWork #COVAX #OneWorldProtected
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Despite battling multiple crises, #Malawi has demonstrated remarkable resilience by launching a nationwide integrated vaccine campaign and becoming the third African country to introduce typhoid conjugate vaccine into routine immunization!
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Very pleased that and the Foundation for Global Health have agreed to join resources, share knowledge and pool expertise towards achieving the #SDGs and push for greater equity in health coverage around the world:
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What if we tolerated diseases?
Research shows various ways in which animals can tolerate, and so survive, maladies such as #malaria, #sepsis and #dysentery.
How could this be applied to humans?
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New research has found that the protection offered by #COVID19 vaccines wanes more quickly in people with severe obesity compared to those of normal weight. Learn more:
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Delighted to welcome the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Gavi and The Commission to accelerate the uptake of lifesaving vaccines across African Union member states:
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“Through this cooperation, we can build effective bridges for international players to engage with Germany while advancing our joint goals of reaching the UN 2030 Agenda and #healthforall" - 's Victoria Grandsoult. #SDGs
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"The Virchow Foundation is a strong partner for the Vaccine Alliance. We look forward to harnessing Germany’s growing leadership in the field of global health to support the goal of universal health coverage & vaccinating the world’s children" - . #UHC #healthforall
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We’re excited to announce that we’re joining forces with the Foundation for Global Health to work together to raise awareness on global and public health issues and push for greater equity in health coverage around the world: bit.ly/3IgQxQN #VaccinesWork
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Medical innovations over the past 100 years have helped us combat some of the world’s most destructive diseases. Here’s a look at the biggest breakthroughs in our ability to prevent, diagnose and fight diseases: bit.ly/3BrRCle Via
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#Mpox is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, but does that mean the threat is over? Here’s why surveillance, vigilance and reporting are more critical than ever:
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Press release: and the Virchow Foundation for Global Health are delighted to announce their newly established partnership to jointly advocate for greater visibility for #globalhealth priorities
Read the official press statement: bit.ly/42EMqpY
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It's the 2nd day of the integrated #vaccine campaign. Get your children, newborn to 14 years and below, vaccinated against #TyphoidFever #MeaslesRubella and #Polio at a health centre near you. They will also receive #VitaminA.
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Great news! 's , ’s Dr & have signed a new agreement between and the African Union Commission to scale up immunisation in a step towards #vaccinequity for children living in member states:
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Amidst crises, Malawi is a model of resilience in its vaccination push. We join Emmanuel Mugisha, PATH's Senior Advisor on Vaccines and Immunizations, in celebrating the Malawian government's commitment to prioritizing better health. bit.ly/41EpQfT
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Nodding syndrome is a debilitating neurological disease with symptoms ranging from periodic head nodding to violent epileptic seizures. The exact cause remains a mystery:
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“Malawi has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the aftermath of a #CycloneFreddy. Not only is it introducing a new vaccine, it becomes one of the first countries in the world to make the typhoid conjugate vaccine routinely available to children" - Gavi's .
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This large-scale effort comes at a critical time as Malawi battles multiple crises, with Cyclone Freddy leaving more than half a million people displaced and increasing the risk of vaccine-preventable outbreaks.
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This introduction will follow a nationwide integrated vaccine campaign to deliver measles-rubella vaccines and typhoid conjugate vaccines targeting more than 9 million children up to 15 years of age over the course of a week.
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Congratulations Malawi for becoming the third African country to introduce typhoid conjugate vaccine into routine immunisation!
We’re proud to work with , and to support ’s work to #TakeonTyphoid:
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We're excited to strengthen our partnership with The Commission with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to increase access and accelerate the uptake of lifesaving vaccines across member states: bit.ly/3W2QMoi
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It's the 1st day of the integrated #vaccine campaign. Get your children, newborn to 14 years and below, vaccinated against #TyphoidFever #MeaslesRubella and #Polio at a health centre near you. They will also receive #VitaminA.
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An important move to address health inequities, combat vaccine nationalism, & ensure that African states can plan, prepare & respond quickly to current & prospective health challenges - especially challenges faced by the most marginalized.
#ForEveryChild, lifesaving vaccines
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We're excited to strengthen our partnership with The @_AfricanUnion Commission with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to increase access and accelerate the uptake of lifesaving vaccines across member states: bit.ly/3W2QMoi @MinataSAMATE @AfricaCDC @JeanKaseya2
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Honored to join 's and ’s Dr to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between and the African Union Commission to accelerate the uptake of lifesaving vaccines across African Union member states:
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The body needs a certain amount of iodine for the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland.
A recent study found that iodine should be added during the manufacture of packaged salt to prevent iodine deficiency diseases:
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While the global outbreak of #mpox is easing, the disease continues to circulate and people in Africa and Latin America have few vaccines or treatments. Here’s why we shouldn’t let down our guard:
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"The key to stopping outbreaks is to reach all children with safe, effective #polio vaccines" - Burundi is on a mission to contain the polio epidemic that was declared in March by administrating 3.8 million vaccine doses in a responsive campaign: bit.ly/3O0tc9D #EndPolio
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1/2 It’s a great honor to announce that today in Geneva, a MoU between & has been signed with & to strengthen our collaboration in strengthening Immunization systems, access and utilization of life-saving vaccines in #Africa.
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"This MoU is the strengthening of our shared determination to protect more children against vaccine-preventable diseases and to help realise the 's vision for sustainable vaccine manufacturing and the New Public Health Order on the continent" - .
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We're excited to strengthen our partnership with The Commission with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to increase access and accelerate the uptake of lifesaving vaccines across member states: bit.ly/3W2QMoi
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Research findings from a UK study show that the relationship between home working and mental health changed over the course of the pandemic. Here’s how:
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Today, #Malawi has launched a nationwide integrated vaccine campaign to deliver measles-rubella (MR) vaccines, #typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV), #polio vaccine and Vitamin A supplement targeting more than 9 million children of up to 15 years of age.
#VaccineWorks
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Climatechange is the greatest threat to health in the 21st century. Health systems around the world are unprepared for the incoming major challenges of this crisis. Enjoyed speaking at the Summit about how to align climate policy and global health. #GSS2023
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"Until we ensure stronger health systems and more resilient primary health care are in place everywhere, we are collectively not ready for an equitable response to the next pandemic" - . Read more: bit.ly/42SUHXb
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Preterm birth, where babies are born in the first 37 weeks of pregnancy, is now the single largest cause of child mortality, accounting for more than one in five deaths of children under the age of five. Read the ’s #BornTooSoon report to learn more:
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The global health landscape is only as strong as its weakest link. It cannot be impermeable to outbreaks until all countries have strong health systems. That’s why prioritising #zerodosechildren is key to achieving universal health coverage:
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After 30 #polio-free years, an unvaccinated child in Bujumbura Province, Burundi was the first to be diagnosed. Since then, the paralysing virus has infected a confirmed 16 children and an epidemic was confirmed on March 17: bit.ly/3O0tc9D #EndPolio
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A UK study examining how working from home during the pandemic affected mental health and social wellbeing found higher levels of psychological distress during the second lockdown:
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The Burundian Ministry of Health declared a #polio epidemic on March 17 – the first in 30 years – after 16 cases were confirmed. 3.8 million doses of vaccine have been delivered with targeting children aged between 0-7. Learn more: bit.ly/3O0tc9D #EndPolio
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“Although a rapid response is critical to mitigate the impact of a pandemic, speed only goes so far if the vaccines cannot reach the people who need them most” - outlines the power of ensuring #vaccinequity & #healthforall: bit.ly/42SUHXb
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