@Georgetown Center for Innovation in Global Health | Innovating in research, programs, and policy to bring lasting solutions to global health issues
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Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
Congratulations @SaniaNishtar. @gavi plays such a vital role in expanding access to vaccines. The organization —and the people it serves—will benefit greatly from your extraordinary experience and background.
I am honoured and humbled to announce that I have accepted the position of CEO of @Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. I look forward to leading one of the most impactful
organisations in global health as of March 18th
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Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
In @ThinkGlobalHlth, @Georgetown_CIGH's @sara_allinder discusses how the Blantyre Prevention strategy has addressed gaps in #HIV-prevention responses in Malawi’s second-largest district.
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The Blantyre Prevention strategy is “building linked networks with facilities, political leaders, and community and partner organizations to address service gaps and structural drivers of HIV infection collaboratively,” writes @sara_allinder.
Read more: on.cfr.org/3Rp8T5Y
Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
So looking forward to reading this @Chikwe_I & @VIhekweazu. History (and the future) in the making. Congrats 👏👏
Excited about 2024!
Release of the book "An Imperfect Storm"- leading @NCDCgov through #COVID19 pandemic
Lessons & intrigues of building an institution, resilience & power of collaboration
Join @VIhekweazu & I in exploring what's possible, despite adversity!
#AnImperfectStorm
Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
The @Georgetown_CIGH — a joint initiative between the @oneillinstitute and @gumedcenter — in partnership with @health_malawi , @gatesfoundation, and @PEPFAR launched a collaboration to expand access to a new, highly effective drug to prevent HIV.
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Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
The Blantyre Prevention strategy is “building linked networks with facilities, political leaders, and community and partner organizations to address service gaps and structural drivers of HIV infection collaboratively,” writes @sara_allinder.
Read more: on.cfr.org/3Rp8T5Y
In @ThinkGlobalHlth #CIGH's @sara_allinder describes why investing in subnational public health systems should be elevated in global HIV sustainability planning. #BlantyrePreventionStategy
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Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
PEPFAR has saved 25 million lives and made the world more secure — yet its reauthorization is held up. In his piece for @TheHillOpinion, @CharlesBHolmes urges Congress to fully fund and reauthorize @PEPFAR.
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ALT Quote Graphic with Charles Holmes' headshot reading: "It can be argued that, in addition to being a remarkable humanitarian achievement, PEPFAR is one of the most compelling national security programs to date." - Charles Holmes, Director, Center for Innovation in Global Health at O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown Law.
Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
Thankful to the organizers of #ICASA2023 for providing a superb venue for deeper conversations about #sustainability. Government & civil society colleagues spoke about progress strengthening health systems— powered by local leadership—to accomplish important public health aims.
#ICASA2023 session on sustainable prevention co-moderated by #CIGH Dir @CharlesBHolmes & #PEPFAR highlighted systems-based approaches to building sustainable, cohesive & integrated programs for #HIV prevention in #Malawi, #Rwanda & #Kenya.
Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
Research Engagement team member Grace Kumwenda sharing learnings on the intersection of HIV, SGBV + adolescent pregnancy that have echoed across #ICASA2023
We need:
* Holistic program design
* To support young women leaders
* Dual prevention products
Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
Rich discussion of the multiple factors that interact in the 'triple threat' facing AGYM
Do we need to reframe prevention as self care? Do we need a whole of society response? #ICASA2023
#ICASA2023 session on sustainable prevention co-moderated by #CIGH Dir @CharlesBHolmes & #PEPFAR highlighted systems-based approaches to building sustainable, cohesive & integrated programs for #HIV prevention in #Malawi, #Rwanda & #Kenya.
Programs that strengthen national & sub-national health systems like the #BlantyrePreventionStrategy in Malawi are critical steps to effectively reaching communities in need.
Today on #WorldAIDSDay, #CIGH Dir @CharlesBHolmes urges Congress to fully fund & reauthorize @PEPFAR. @TheHillOpinion piece highlights new @BPC_Bipartisan @MorningConsult poll showing powerful bipartisan support for investments in global health & #PEPFAR.
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On #WorldAIDSDay, BPS is empowering subnational leadership to bring communities more fully into the #HIV response in Blantyre #Malawi. Today & everyday, community insights & involvement are essential to accelerating progress to end HIV by 2030. blantyrepreventionstrategy.c…
Please join #CIGH and @cidrzinfo at #ICASA2023 for a session exploring the whole of gov approach necessary to address the interwoven challenges of new #HIV infections, sexual and gender-based violence, and adolescent pregnancies.
Please join #CIGH at #ICASA2023 for a session on catalyzing sustainable #HIV prevention efforts by strengthening nat'l and sub-national health systems. Co-hosted by #PEPFAR we will convene local, nat'l & global leaders to discuss existing and emerging HIV prevention programming.
Please join @Georgetown_CIGH director @CharlesBHolmes at this exciting #CPHIA2023 side event convened by @cidrzinfo
Looking forward to joining @cidrzinfo for their #CPHIA2023 side event w/speakers from national TB & immunization programs, civil society, @MarktAccessAfri @GSK @gavi & @GatesMRI to discuss the TB vaccine pipeline & think collectively about use at scale. Register to join us!
The @PEPFAR program's exemplary bipartisan leadership & sustained investment in HIV/AIDS is among the brightest examples of US leadership globally. CIGH Director @CharlesBHolmes joined 30+ leaders calling for its immediate reauthorization by Congress.
Today, 30+ organizations and individuals joined us in signing a joint letter to call on Congress to reauthorize the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (@PEPFAR ).
The program has saved 25 million lives and supports democracy around the world – it must continue.
🚨Check out the full letter:
bushcenter.org/pepfarletter
Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
#MichaelGerson's words have inspired & re-inspired many of us who have spent our professional lives fighting the global #HIV pandemic.
I love his powerful description of @PEPFAR's impact: "A lost generation, unexpectedly returned. A found generation."
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Center for Innovation in Global Health retweeted
In his remarks, @CharlesBHolmes highlighted the ongoing work between @Georgetown_CIGH and @health_malawi, and the importance of a coordinated response and strengthened infrastructures to expand access to new innovative tools.
