As hard as it is to imagine DNDi without Bernard at the helm, he is handing over the reins of an amazing organization committed to equity in health. Welcome, @drluispizarro!
I’m deeply honoured and excited to take over as the new Executive Director of @DNDi. I feel proud to succeed Dr Bernard Pécoul who founded DNDi 19 years ago and with remarkable vision & leadership, has led to the delivery of 12 new treatments. bit.ly/3AwQuLW
Bill Rodriguez retweeted
This is big news. And an historic breakthrough: an HIV self-test available for only $1. That is 30-50% less costly than other WHO-approved tests. Accurate, high-quality, and with ample supply for 140 countries. Savings and improved access = better care.
Increasing access to #HIV self-tests means:
1️⃣ Expanded testing channels for reaching people at risk
2️⃣ Reduced demand on healthcare workers to conduct tests
3️⃣ Improved linkages to HIV prevention services
@WondfoBiotech @CHAI_health
medaccess.org/news/new-agree…
Bill Rodriguez retweeted
Great to join @BillRodriguezID on a @dfat @CentreHealthSec podcast to redesign pandemic response around people and not pathogens - focusing on access to multiple diagnostics they might need at point of care. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
Bill Rodriguez retweeted
In this month’s episode of the #GlobalHealthMatters podcast, our CEO @BillRodriguezID & @drSikhulileMoyo from @AidsHarvard will talk about the importance & impact of equitable access to testing in LMICs.
Listen to Episode 14➡️bit.ly/3Hl3De6 #DiagnosisForAll #diagnostics
Bill Rodriguez retweeted
Thank you @sanjaysarin and @FINDdx for your support and efforts to help us drive toward equitable access for #COVID19 diagnostics in all countries. Let's continue to #ACTogether! #G20
This week, as @G20org and @G7 discuss pandemic preparedness, FIND's @sanjaysarin joined G20 health ministers and @DrTedros in #Indonesia. 1/2
Our global research capabilities can change the world. Our global research priorities will not.
Like many, Paul changed the course of my life-for no other reason than he cared about every soul on this planet more than anyone I've ever known. His body may finally be at rest; his own soul will live on in all of us, and the fight for our common humanity. Rest in peace, Polo.
Bill Rodriguez retweeted
Partners In Health announced that its founder, Dr. Paul Farmer, unexpectedly passed away today in his sleep while in Rwanda.
Dr. Farmer was 62 years old. He is survived by his wife, Didi Bertrand Farmer, and their three children.
1/🧵
Proud of the great work of the FIND team and our multiple partners to make sure that the future of diagnosis is more equitably distributed.
We are investing US$21 million to accelerate the development, manufacturing, & launch of affordable point-of-care molecular diagnostic platforms for #COVID19 & other infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries.
Learn more: finddx.org/newsroom/pr-20dec…
So amazed by and proud of @wawiranjiru and what she has built at @Food4Education. I need a framed photo for my office so when people ask "Who's that?" I can tell them the whole story of how a young Kenyan college student with a kitchen and a vision has changed the world.
The 2021 @UN Person of the Year @wawiranjiru was accompanied by her relatives and her team at @Food4Education to receive her award
Excellent news that @isdb_group have joined the G20 Health and Development Partnership. I am looking forward to participating in next month's H20 Summit and the issue of preparedness/global health security as an economic priority.
NEW: We are delighted to announce that the @isdb_group have become the first major financial partner of the G20 Health and Development Partnership. The Bank will work closely with us on looking at sustainable funding solutions to help close the gap on #SDG3.
Excited to be back with the incredible team @FINDdx and to to work with our partners to make reliable testing and diagnosis available to everyone!
via @ESPN App Follow the women of the Boston Renegades as they try to avenge previous season's title game loss; now on ESPN/ESPN App espn.com/app