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Saad Uakkas, MD, MPH

@saaduakkas

Youth engagement. TEDx speaker. Diana awardee, Gates Goalkeeper. One Young World Ambassador. Chevening scholar. AYICC North Africa coordinator. Opinions my own

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Today hundreds of Moroccans are struggling due to the earthquake. Today Moroccans proved their solidarity and continue to mobilise tons of resources to help their brothers and sisters. Today you can also help by donating to the official dedicated case.

Today hundreds of Moroccans are struggling due to the earthquake.
Today Moroccans proved their solidarity and continue to mobilise tons of resources to help their brothers and sisters.
Today you can also help by donating to the official dedicated case.
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In a new episode of My Piece of the Puzzle, Dr. Saad Uakkas, MD, MPH of the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change explains his exciting vision for the COP28 Children + Youth Pavilion, a safe space where young attendees will be able to exchange ideas and support one another!

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Security, financing, working conditions, access to resources and gender approach are all factors to consider. Doc Shakira Choonara about #African health #workforce opportunities in the @CPHIA_AfricaCDC #youth pre-conference.

Security, financing, working conditions, access to resources and gender approach are all factors to consider. <a href="/ChoonaraShakira/">Doc Shakira Choonara</a> about #African health #workforce opportunities in the @CPHIA_AfricaCDC #youth pre-conference.
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Happy to take part in the @CPHIA_AfricaCDC and discuss about more focus on youth mental health as well as climate and health focus.

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Minister Awa Marie Coll Seck of Senegal. Women are the ones leading and holding the health system and service provision. We need to invest in them and build their capacity and trust our youth generation. @CPHIA_AfricaCDC

Minister <a href="/AwaMCollSeck/">Awa Marie Coll Seck</a> of Senegal. Women are the ones leading and holding the health system and service provision. We need to invest in them and build their capacity and trust our youth generation. @CPHIA_AfricaCDC
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Morocco made huge investments into pharmaceutical manufacturing. We need to join hands, work in synergies, and establish an ecosystem to allow exchanges of products and technologies to respond to our continent needs. HE Moroccan health minister at @CPHIA_AfricaCDC Zain Verjee

Morocco made huge investments into pharmaceutical manufacturing. We need to join hands, work in synergies, and establish an ecosystem to allow exchanges of products and technologies to respond to our continent needs. HE Moroccan health minister at @CPHIA_AfricaCDC
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ED @comsats_en, Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, experts & climate activists Naguib Sawiris; Prof. Ashraf Shaalan; Prof He Zhang; Mr Filip Novakovic; Saad Uakkas, MD, MPH, emphasize significance of South-South cooperation for de-risking Climate Security at COMSATS sideline event COP28 UAE #COMSATS@COP28

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Today is #YouthDay at #COP28. What role do young people play at the climate summit in Dubai? We spoke to Saad Uakkas, MD, MPH, a Programme Coordinator at the COP28 Children and Youth Pavillion.

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. Peshang Hama Karim , JWF's COP28 Rep, interviewed Saad Uakkas, MD, MPH - Program Coordinator for the Children & Youth Pavilion. This youth-led pavilion amplifies young voices, connecting them with world leaders for impactful climate action. Learn more at : childrenandyouthpavilion.info #COP28

π—”π—¬π—œπ—–π—– 𝗔𝗙π—₯π—œπ—–π—” (@ayicc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Calling all African Youth! πŸ“’ Get ready to make your voices heard in the upcoming AYICC 2024/2026 Executive Member elections this FRIDAY! 🀝. Join our membership today via forms.gle/dDrLX5r3AKaf1p… to secure your right to vote for the leadership you believe in. πŸ™Œ Let's

Calling all African Youth! 

πŸ“’ Get ready to make your voices heard in the upcoming AYICC 2024/2026 Executive Member elections this FRIDAY! 🀝.  

Join our membership today via forms.gle/dDrLX5r3AKaf1p… to secure your right to vote for the leadership you believe in. πŸ™Œ 

Let's
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Today as I casually went to one of the biggest private clinics in Rabat, I noticed in the reception a vending machine selling coke, soda, biscuits, chocolates, chips and other unhealthy stuff.. inside a hospital🀦🀦🀦 Make healthcare institutions healthy

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Opportunity for free communication strategy workshop for African youth climate organizations. The workshop will happen on Wednesday 22nd May at 10am GMT. Register now in the link below. Deadline to register is May 19th. OpportunitΓ© d'un atelier gratuit sur la stratΓ©gie de

Opportunity for free communication strategy workshop for African youth climate organizations. The workshop will happen on Wednesday 22nd May at 10am GMT. Register now in the link below. Deadline to register is May 19th.

OpportunitΓ© d'un atelier gratuit sur la stratΓ©gie de
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#PODCAST: The climate emergency is the biggest health crisis of our time. Saad Uakkas, MD, MPH joins Nolita Mvunelo to discuss the profound effects of nature crises on #PublicHealth in #Africa & the need for systemic solutions. 🎧 Listen to the episode: ow.ly/jRsz50SKGwu

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#PODCAST: "As a young person, I understand health & climate are the biggest factors that can affect my life." Saad Uakkas, MD, MPH & Nolita Mvunelo explore the importance of intergenerational leadership in building resilient & sustainable #PublicHealth systems. 🎧 clubofrome.podbean.com/e/climate-heal…

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The #COP29 climate conference is just days away. Once again, young people are leading the call for #ClimateAction and ambition. I am on their side. Together, let’s keep fighting for the future they deserve β€” and the planet humanity needs.

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Young people are going to bear the brunt of the climate crisis, write Sarah Yerkes and Saad Uakkas, MD, MPH. Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia have embraced youth delegates in their climate policy strategies at COP and in non-profit organizations. What opportunities and obstacles are there