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At the American Cancer Society, we are thrilled to do our part to reduce disparities and improve cancer outcomes in Africa alongside the #BidenCancerMoonshot. We currently collaborate with 14 committed partners across #africa to increase #accesstocare for #cancer patients and their loved ones through #patientnavigation-and we want to do more! Over the next 3 years, we will reach 50 new health institutions and cancer #CSOs in Africa with our Building Expertise, Advocacy, and Capacity for Oncology Navigation (BEACON) Initiative. BEACON is a global initiative that supports health institutions and cancer organizations in #LMICs focused on addressing #healthdisparities in cancer care, to design, implement, and sustain cancer patient navigation programs. BEACON also supports the integration of patient navigation into #cancercontrolplanning and #cancercaredelivery. #WhiteHouseAfricaCancerCareForum #GlobalCancerMoonshot

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In a world where health disparities continue to persist, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, the importance of innovation in healthcare cannot be overstated. By fostering collaboration, investing in essential partnerships, and prioritizing the specific needs of underserved populations, we can create a world where every individual, regardless of their background, has access to the healthcare they deserve. #Collaboration #HealthEquity #Innovation

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"𝙏𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨. 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚, 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧-𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨." Discover the transformative power of male allyship in achieving gender equality within global health. Check out my contribution to WomenLift Health's latest blog, "What Does Male Allyship Mean to You, and Is It Essential to Achieving Gender Equality in Global Health?" as we examine the critical role men play in promoting gender equity and creating a sustainable world for all: https://bit.ly/3zdw6Te

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🌍 How are women’s health innovations and a new alliance helping to close the #gender #health gap? At PATH, we believe the health and well-being of women and girls are critical to achieving #UniversalHealthCoverage. To make this a reality, we're partnering with governments, private industry, and civil society—including women and girls in all their diversity—to drive fit-for-purpose innovation in the products, services, and systems needed to close the gender health gap. By working together, we can correct historic inequities in women's health and ensure that every woman and girl has access to the care she deserves. Read more about this important work 👉🏽: https://lnkd.in/gki9yA2h

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The entire healthcare ecosystem must understand and grapple with rural health challenges for universal healthcare. Join as Russel Rensburg explains in this discussion with Govan Whittles: https://lnkd.in/dctYt4tA

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While women make up the majority of the global health workforce, decision-making roles remain overwhelmingly male-dominated. Zahra’s insights on creating gender-transformative health systems highlight how vital it is to address this imbalance—not just for equity but for better health outcomes overall. Her advocacy for integrating gender and intersectionality into every aspect of health systems research is inspiring! It’s a reminder that achieving real change requires us to not just see the gaps but actively work to close them. What steps do you think are most critical to make health systems more gender-aware and equitable? Health Systems Global ReBUILD for Resilience HERD International Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

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How do we get innovative treatment solutions to patients? Sebastian Rohde and Thomas Krings discuss.

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From heat waves to natural disasters, climate change is impacting human health – yet solutions for adapting healthcare to meet the threats posed by climate change remain immature. At the McKinsey Health Institute, we've just released our inaugural report examining the intersection of climate & health alongside Health Innovation Exchange - HIEx, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and FIOCRUZ - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. This research looks at how enabling innovation and scaling adaptation solutions is is necessary to help protect people worldwide. Read the report, and hear from its authors & champions in the video below. https://lnkd.in/gfW4cY8H #ClimateAndHealth

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Adapting healthcare to address the threats of climate change is urgent, especially for vulnerable communities. Right now, current solutions aren't enough, and we need to innovate and quickly scale up effective interventions. This could include new ways to manage health risks like heat stress or ensuring medical supplies are available during climate-related disruptions. To protect those most at risk, we must also find better ways to implement and fund these solutions, ensuring they're widely adopted where needed most. #ClimateAction #Healthcare #GlobalHealth

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🌟 Advancing Health Equity at #GDHF2024 🌍 DOTOH Health was proudly represented by our Communications Officer at the Global Digital Health Forum in Nairobi, connecting with leading organizations and innovators, to explore potential partnerships in advancing health equity, particularly in underserved rural in Africa. Over the course of three impactful days, Gloria engaged with organizations leading transformative work in sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, digital inclusion, and health equity, including D-tree, TechChange, Grand Challenges Canada, Qualcomm, Jhpiego, Jacaranda Health, Google Health, Bluesquare, Intelehealth, Palladium: Make It Possible, Girl Effect, JSI, Medtronic LABS, FHI 360, Dimagi, VillageReach, and more. At DOTOH, our mission is to bridge gaps in healthcare access through telehealth, addressing challenges such as distance, cost, and limited infrastructure for underserved communities in Benin. At the GDHF, Gloria shared our story in telehealth, amplifying our mission to empower underserved communities through sustainable healthcare solutions. The lessons, experiences, and insights shared, reaffirmed our commitment to leveraging innovative health solutions to break barriers and empower those who need it most. Key Takeaways from the GDHF: 🎯 Collaborative efforts between technology innovators, governments, and healthcare providers are essential for achieving impactful healthcare transformation. 🎯 Tailored digital health solutions that are culturally sensitive and region-specific, including those adapted to local languages, are critical to overcoming healthcare barriers effectively. 🎯 Strengthening community-level health systems plays a vital role in enhancing access to and trust in healthcare services. 🎯 Implementing data-driven strategies and integrating AI where appropriate, can significantly improve decision-making processes and the delivery of healthcare services. 🎯 Addressing the gender digital divide is a fundamental step towards ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all. The collective passion and innovation showcased at GDHF underscored the importance of global collaboration and knowledge-sharing in tackling systemic healthcare challenges. Going forward, a stronger focus on integrating technology with culturally sensitive solutions will be crucial in addressing healthcare disparities globally. Thanks to all the sponsors and partners who made this conference happen. Special Thanks to D-tree, TechChange and Global Digital Health Network for DOTOH's recognition through the Marc Mitchell Award. As we look ahead, DOTOH Health is excited to build on the relationships formed at GDHF to bring impactful, scalable healthcare solutions to those who need them most. 📢 We invite like-minded organizations to connect with us in advancing health equity for all. #DigitalHealth #Telehealth #HealthEquity #MaternalHealth #MentalHealth #SRHR #FamilyPlanning #Innovation #WomenInHealthTech #DOTOHHealth

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Maternal health challenges like preeclampsia and anemia need innovation, not stagnation. Unitaid’s funding call is a step toward sustainable solutions that prioritize equity, access, and measurable impact. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eNgX6aqu

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Maternal health challenges like preeclampsia and anemia need innovation, not stagnation. Unitaid’s funding call is a step toward sustainable solutions that prioritize equity, access, and measurable impact. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eNgX6aqu

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🌟 Empowering global health: Launch of this pivotal report by the World Health Organization 🌟 We supported the launch of the report, Health for All: Transforming Economies to Deliver What Matters, at the 76th World Health Assembly. We led a strategic online campaign, targeting key stakeholder groups to enhance community engagement and uptake: https://lnkd.in/gZcSic6v. Aligning with the WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All's brand guidelines, our visuals and messaging reinforced the report's transformative themes. By utilising a Trello board, we streamlined access and distribution of digital assets, enabling WHO’s partners to effectively spread the message far and wide. A heartfelt thanks to our dedicated colleagues from the WHO, including Ritu Sadana and Hartl, Gregory, and from UCL, including Sarah Doyle and Luca Kühn von Burgsdorff, for their invaluable collaboration and support. This campaign exemplifies our commitment to strategic, purpose-driven communication, emphasising the critical discussions surrounding these global issues. If you're looking to make a global impact through strategic communication, let's connect! #HealthForAll #GlobalImpact #WHO #Collaboration #CultivateCommunications

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Exciting news from the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Health and Healthcare! We’re proud to announce the launch of our Community of Champions to amplify the efforts of the Forum’s Global Alliance for Women’s Health.   This diverse group of Champions—leaders from government, business, civil society, and academia—will drive the Alliance’s mission to close the gender health gap and ensure that women around the world have access to the healthcare they deserve. From unlocking new investments to fostering groundbreaking innovation, the Champions are taking bold steps to shape the future of women’s health.   At the heart of this initiative is a commitment to setting a new global agenda for women’s health. By leveraging the power of multi-sector collaboration, we aim to address the challenges and disparities women face in healthcare and to elevate women’s health as a critical global priority.   The Community of Champions will also help drive public discourse, promote solutions that meet women’s diverse health needs, and push for sustainable policies that benefit women’s health locally and globally. Together, we’re shaping a healthier, more equitable future for women everywhere. Learn more about the Community here: https://lnkd.in/eg7MpZ55 #WomensHealth #GlobalAlliance #HealthEquity #ChampioningChange #CommunityOfChampions Amira Ghouaibi Julie Masiga-Omondi Dhwani Nagpal Emily F. Kusum Kali Pal

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In the next 25 years, almost 70% of the world will live in cities (it's about 55% today). That means now's the time to reimagine how we address emissions, air quality, and physical and mental health in our urban areas. “Health doesn’t starts at hospitals – green spaces, access to better public transport and resilient urban design can save lives. Clean air, exercise and access to nature can greatly improve physical and mental health. We must take climate action where we live – cities and urban regions – to prevent disease, save lives and mitigate climate change globally.” - Dr Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health at WHO #FutureOfCities #GlobalHealth

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On World Prematurity Day, we are proud to showcase the power of #prenatal multivitamins which can reduce the risk of babies being born too soon or too small. #nepal #scaleup #malnutrition #worldprematurityday

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In a recent blog post, Victoria Fan and I propose five steps to advance the agenda of global health financing. See herehttps://lnkd.in/eYmkvrXF

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More on accelerating access to lenacapavir for PrEP, from Angeli Achrekar and me as part of the Global HIV Prevention Coalition: https://lnkd.in/eFcHEbkg. “The urgency to accelerate HIV prevention has never been greater than today. We have a moment of opportunity with lenacapavir to ensure that prevention choices are available and equitably accessible to all populations at risk, especially in countries with high-incidence settings. Together with our partners The Global Fund and U.S. Department of State | Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, we will ensure that the right people in the right places will have access to lenacapavir at the right cost and enabling policy environment.” “A coordinated, multisectoral response including governments, donors, civil society, programme implementers, and the private sector among others is required to ensure accelerated implementation, equitable access, and sustainable impact. The best practices and lessons learned from previous PrEP implementation efforts must be leveraged to ensure we don’t repeat past mistakes. All stakeholders must act decisively to seize this opportunity, ensuring alignment of financing mechanisms, prioritization of underrepresented regions and communities, and an enabling environment to maximize the public health potential of this innovative prevention option.” John Nkengasong Peter Sands Hui Chuan Yang Zack Panos Trevor Mundel Yogan Pillay Jared Baeten Janet Dorling Larkin Callaghan Emily Gibbons Jirair Ratevosian Michel Joly Johanna Mercier Liesl Page-Shipp Sarah Hamm Rush Miles Kemplay Winnie Byanyima

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🌍 Is the Healthcare Sector Ready to Tackle Its Carbon Footprint? Did you know that healthcare is a significant contributor to global emissions? If we, as a global community, want to see immediate health benefits, reducing emissions from the very systems designed to help us when we are sick must be at the top of the list. Enter health economics. In our latest insight piece for the World Economic Forum, we delve into how this discipline is pivotal in mitigating the environmental impact of healthcare. Discover how the Office of Health Economics' new Change Initiative is pioneering cross-sector, evidence-based solutions to create a sustainable future for healthcare. 🔗 Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_tiV3yx #ClimateChange #HealthEconomics #Sustainability #GlobalHealth #ClimateResilience

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