“≈16 million ppl died at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic...Given the increased chances of another pandemic, there’s a compelling argument for expediting the treaty-making process to facilitate faster & more equitable access to life-saving medications.” journals.plos.org/globalpubliche…

📢Debunking the myths around the #PandemicAccord ⚡

🔴Myth: The Pandemic Agreement will result in countries ceding powers over health decision-making to WHO.

❌False.

✅Truth: The draft Pandemic Agreement text reaffirms the principle of sovereignty of States Parties.

It was such a pleasure 🙏. Thank you for sharing your great communication insights on partnering with communities and building trust.

It was a pleasure to give a key note talk at @uoft_pandemics on efforts between the World Health Organization (WHO) & #LGBTQ + communities during the MPOX & COVID-19 outbreaks, w/ strategies to foster trust in health systems and tailored approaches to engagement and equity.

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Widespread hunger and disease are putting millions of lives in peril, particularly in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, Oromia, and other regions of #Ethiopia torn apart by years of devastating conflict.

Investing in WHO and the health cluster partners saves lives.

- Dr Mike Ryan

The Permanent Forum on People of African Descent is an important platform for elevating health and other concerns of people of African descent globally.

I echo calls for a 2nd International Decade for People of African Descent, to promote recognition and justice, and

Symposium Speaker Highlight!
Mrigank Shail, MD will showcase the efforts between the World Health Organization (WHO) & #LGBTQ + communities and leaders during the MPOX & COVID-19 outbreaks, w/ strategies to foster trust in health systems and tailored approaches to engagement and equity.
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Viral #hepatitis claims 3,500 lives every day — the new World Health Organization (WHO) report paints a troubling picture: bit.ly/43Pzpeq

We are committed to supporting countries to use all the tools at their disposal - at access prices - to save lives and turn this trend around.

'Neo, no one has ever done anything like this.'
Neo: “That's why it's going to work”
The Pandemic Agreement is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect humanity from pandemics ⬇️ #PandemicAccord

A safer world needs a pandemic agreement #PandemicAccord

We're hitting a new sort of low point when we're asking 'leaders' to respect what amount to extremely basic levels of humanity....i.e., don't bomb and kill sick/injured people and health workers.

'People are living everywhere...There’s a stench of sewage, tents on roofs. Every inch of space is occupied. Everyone exhausted. And nowhere is safe, really. Everyone asks the same question. Should we stay here or should we try and go somewhere else?”💔⬇️
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My health, my right.

Happy #WorldHealthDay !

Today, we champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to:
-quality health services
-education
-health information
-safe drinking water
-clean air
-good nutrition
-quality housing
-decent working
-environmental conditions
-freedom from

Stop killing humanitarian workers. In fact, just stop killing people in general. We want peace.

'My duty is to support trauma activities throughout Palestine, with a focus on #Gaza .'

Watch Dr. Husam Abuolwan's story—a WHO emergency technical officer from Rafah City.

It was only a few year ago when hospitals were overwhelmed by COVID-19 related deaths and body bags were piling up in the ICU & ER. I am sorry - this is a distressing image. But the reality is that world needs a pandemic agreement.

👇 Update on need for medical evacuations - via Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

It was just a couple of years ago that there were long cues and a shortage of COVID-19 vaccines globally. Never forget that for millions it was already too late.

The world needs a pandemic agreement.