Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H (@moniquewasunna) 's Twitter Profile
Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H

@moniquewasunna

@DNDi Africa Ambassador, former East Africa Director, Leishmaniasis East Africa Platform (LEAP) Founder. Passionate about finding treatments for #NTD patients.

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Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (@dndi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ICYMI: 2 weeks ago we joined #GPPS2024 in 🇧🇷 for a rich exchange of ideas about how we can innovate now so that we're ready to meet the needs of neglected communities in pandemics to come. CEPI Fiocruz 📺 See this important conversation in full: vimeo.com/992864152

ICYMI: 2 weeks ago we joined #GPPS2024 in 🇧🇷 for a rich exchange of ideas about how we can innovate now so that we're ready to meet the needs of neglected communities in pandemics to come. <a href="/CEPIvaccines/">CEPI</a> <a href="/fiocruz/">Fiocruz</a>

📺 See this important conversation in full: vimeo.com/992864152
The END Fund (@theendfund) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us on September 5th at 7 am EDT / 2pm EAT to hear from keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Ngamije Madandi, for the upcoming ‘Partners Forum: Country Perspectives on Ending Neglected Diseases within Climate-Resilient Health Systems’. bit.ly/4fQWH9w

Join us on September 5th at 7 am EDT / 2pm EAT to hear from keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Ngamije Madandi, for the upcoming ‘Partners Forum: Country Perspectives on Ending Neglected Diseases within Climate-Resilient Health Systems’.  bit.ly/4fQWH9w
Kofi Annan Foundation (@kofiannanfdn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"You are never too young to lead.." Over the last few weeks, and together with Democracy and Culture Foundation, we have introduced you to the 2024 Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize finalists, who truly embody Kofi Annan's words. Our heartfelt congratulations go to Anton Eremin, Archana Vijai

"You are never too young to lead.." 

Over the last few weeks, and together with <a href="/DemCultureFnd/">Democracy and Culture Foundation</a>, we have introduced you to the 2024 Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize finalists, who truly embody Kofi Annan's words. 

Our heartfelt congratulations go to Anton Eremin, Archana Vijai
Dr Socé Fall - DrMed, PhD, FFPH (@socefallbirima) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I am deeply humbled and honored by the overwhelming support from so many esteemed peers and global health leaders across Africa and beyond. Your confidence in my leadership inspires me to continue our collective mission to advance health equity and strengthen healthcare systems

Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (@dndi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New research in Journal of Infectious Diseases shows people with different forms of #leishmaniasis process treatments very differently. We can’t just extrapolate visceral leishmaniasis regimens to post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (#PKDL) - we need tailored treatments! 🔸doi.org/10.1093/infdis…

New research in <a href="/JIDJournal/">Journal of Infectious Diseases</a> shows people with different forms of #leishmaniasis process treatments very differently.

We can’t just extrapolate visceral leishmaniasis regimens to post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (#PKDL) - we need tailored treatments!

🔸doi.org/10.1093/infdis…
Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H (@moniquewasunna) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations Faustine Ndugulile on your election as WHO African Region Regional Director. Best wishes in your new role. Together, we can continue to #beatNTDs and address other key priorities to improve the health and well being of our people and build the Africa We Want.

ASTMH (@astmh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Scientist, Clinician and Global Health Equity Champion: Monique Wasunna will kick off this year's Annual Meeting in New Orleans, November 13. She is Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative Africa Ambassador and previously was Chief Research Officer for Kenya Medical Research Institute. tinyurl.com/3urrxt74

Scientist, Clinician and Global Health Equity Champion: Monique Wasunna will kick off this year's Annual Meeting in New Orleans, November 13. She is <a href="/DNDi/">Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative</a> Africa Ambassador and previously was Chief Research Officer for <a href="/KEMRI_Kenya/">Kenya Medical Research Institute</a>.  tinyurl.com/3urrxt74
Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) (@eadirectordndi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative's Africa Ambassador Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H as you kick off the ASTMH annual meeting. We are proud of your work as you continue to drive innovation & make lasting impacts in the communities that need it most. #TropMed24 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3AI8fff

Congratulations to <a href="/DNDi/">Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative</a>'s Africa Ambassador <a href="/MoniqueWasunna/">Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H</a> as you kick off the <a href="/ASTMH/">ASTMH</a> annual meeting.

We are proud of your work as you continue to drive innovation &amp; make lasting impacts in the communities that need it most. #TropMed24 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3AI8fff
Africa CDC (@africacdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#CPHIA2024 is now accepting applications for exhibitions! Here's what you need to know: All exhibitions must be aligned with Africa CDC's vision of a safer, healthier, and more prosperous Africa. Deadline for submission is 23 September. Learn more: cphia2024.com/exhibitions/

#CPHIA2024 is now accepting applications for exhibitions! 

Here's what you need to know:

All exhibitions must be aligned with Africa CDC's vision of a safer, healthier, and more prosperous Africa. 

Deadline for submission is 23 September.

Learn more: cphia2024.com/exhibitions/
Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H (@moniquewasunna) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I look forward to giving the opening keynote ASTMH annual meeting in New Orleans on 🗓️ 13 Nov 2024. To achieve #UHC, we have to continue championing for health equity, innovation & access to address the urgent community needs for better #HealthForAll. 🔗 bit.ly/3AI8fff

I look forward to giving the opening keynote <a href="/ASTMH/">ASTMH</a> annual meeting in New Orleans on 🗓️ 13 Nov 2024.

To achieve #UHC, we have to continue championing for health equity, innovation &amp; access to address the urgent community needs for better #HealthForAll. 🔗 bit.ly/3AI8fff
Doris Wangari (@doriswangarin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Save the date: #CPHIA2024 is happening from 26-29 November 2024 in Rabat, Morrocco. Africa CDC's 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa provides a unique African-led platform for leaders across the continent to reflect on lessons learned in health and science

Save the date: #CPHIA2024 is happening from 26-29 November 2024 in Rabat, Morrocco. 

<a href="/AfricaCDC/">Africa CDC</a>'s 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa provides a unique African-led platform for leaders across the continent to reflect on lessons learned in health and science
Arnaud Suquet (@arnaud_suquet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Mille merci cher Lionel. It has been a real pleasure working with you ! You have done a fantastic job! Wish you all the best in your new mission!

Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) (@eadirectordndi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recently, our Africa ambassador Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H & Kenya Medical Research Institute's Dr Margaret Mbuchi were hosted on Nation Africa's #OneHealthLensPodcast. Tune in on 9th Sept, 2024 to catch up on discussion which focused on the importance of integrating #NTDs into Universal Health Coverage.

Recently, our Africa ambassador <a href="/MoniqueWasunna/">Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H</a> &amp; <a href="/KEMRI_Kenya/">Kenya Medical Research Institute</a>'s Dr Margaret Mbuchi were hosted on <a href="/NationAfrica/">Nation Africa</a>'s #OneHealthLensPodcast.

Tune in on 9th Sept, 2024 to catch up on discussion which focused on the importance of integrating #NTDs into Universal Health Coverage.
Mekdes Daba (@mekdesdaba) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s a pleasure to welcome Bill Gates to #Ethiopia🇪🇹! The Gates Foundation contributions to🇪🇹healthcare are invaluable. Excited to strengthen our partnership as we advance UHC, health & nutrition, data-driven decision-making,& innovative approaches to accelerate our SDG targets.

It’s a pleasure to welcome <a href="/BillGates/">Bill Gates</a> to #Ethiopia🇪🇹! The <a href="/gatesfoundation/">Gates Foundation</a>  contributions to🇪🇹healthcare are invaluable. Excited to strengthen our partnership as we advance UHC, health &amp; nutrition, data-driven decision-making,&amp; innovative approaches to accelerate our SDG targets.
Dr. Ayoade Alakija (@yodifiji) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Time to hit refresh! The Global South is calling for a new kind of partnership—one that’s less “payback” and more “let’s build something awesome together.” Let’s recognise the past and shape a future where everyone wins. #INB Read my latest piece here: ayoadealakija.substack.com/p/past-the-tip…

Time to hit refresh! The Global South is calling for a new kind of partnership—one that’s less “payback” and more “let’s build something awesome together.” Let’s recognise the past and shape a future where everyone wins. #INB 

Read my latest piece here: ayoadealakija.substack.com/p/past-the-tip…
Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (@dndi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great write-up in The Lancet about how our life-saving paediatric #malaria treatment ASMQ, developed with partners including Fiocruz, is now being distributed to indigenous children in the Amazon 🇧🇷 📖 Read more: thelancet.com/journals/lanin…

Great write-up in <a href="/TheLancet/">The Lancet</a> about how our life-saving paediatric #malaria treatment ASMQ, developed with partners including <a href="/fiocruz/">Fiocruz</a>, is now being distributed to indigenous children in the Amazon 🇧🇷

📖 Read more: thelancet.com/journals/lanin…
Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H (@moniquewasunna) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was a pleasure to meet Mekdes Daba, Minister of Health, Ethiopia @#RC74AFRO. Discussions focused on our strong partnership on addressing NTDs. Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative is grateful to Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA 🇪🇹 & together we shall continue to put patients & communities at the centre of our work. #BeatNTDs.

It was a pleasure to meet <a href="/MekdesDaba/">Mekdes Daba</a>, Minister of Health, Ethiopia @#RC74AFRO. Discussions focused on our strong partnership on addressing NTDs. <a href="/DNDi/">Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative</a> is grateful to <a href="/FMoHealth/">Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA</a> 🇪🇹 &amp; together we shall continue to put patients &amp; communities at the centre of our work. #BeatNTDs.