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Jay Wenger

@jay_wenger

Director, Polio Program, @Gatesfoundation Tweets = my own

 Seattle
Joined July 2013
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@OMSRDCONGO26 Jun 2023
@jay_wenger était accompagné du Dr Dhoud Samba de @gatesfoundation lors de cette rencontre. @DrBoureima a apprécié cette collaboration étroite & a remercié @gatesfoundation pour ses contributions immenses dans l'éradication de la #polio qui permettent de protéger les enfants de🇨🇩
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What exactly happens when polio health workers go out into campaigns? Join our team in Pakistan to catch a glimpse #TheBigCatchup #VaccinesWork
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It was great to meet with you and your team to discuss joint priorities and potential future collaborations including polio and HPV.
Antón Leis (@anton_leis) profile pictureAntón Leis@anton_leis25 Jan 2023
Reunión hoy en @AECID_es @CooperacionESP con colegas de @gatesfoundation para explorar oportunidades de trabajo conjunto para promover la salud global, erradicar enfermedades como la polio y fortalecer los sistemas de salud en todo el mundo. 🇪🇸 tiene mucho que aportar 💉🩺🔬
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@BillGates17 Oct 2022
I’m bear-y honored to receive this adorable bear carrying such an urgent message: #EndPolio. As countries convene for the polio pledging moment, it’s vital they heed this bear’s message and commit to consigning polio to history.
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The world made a promise to #EndPolio for good. No one should live in fear of this preventable disease. The Gates Foundation is proud to commit $1.2B toward helping health workers stop all forms of this virus and protect children forever. gatesfoundation.org/ideas/me…
With New Commitment, Gates Foundation Joins Call to Help End Polio

With New Commitment, Gates Foundation Joins Call to Help End Polio

Today at the World Health Summit, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced it will commit $1.2 billion to support efforts to end all forms of polio globally.

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Did you know that the inventor of the teddy bear was a polio survivor? As countries and donors come together to reaffirm their support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, this bear is a reminder of everything we have to gain if we step up our commitment to #EndPolio.
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In remembrance of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and in recognition of HM King Charles III’s support for polio eradication. Together, we can #EndPolio via @EndPolioNow @jay_wenger polioeradication.org/news-po…
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@WHO_Polio17 Aug 2022
We have the tools and the expertise to #EndPolio. Now we need the funding. So long as polio exists anywhere, people everywhere will remain at risk. theguardian.com/commentisfre…
The Guardian view on polio: we have the tools to tackle this old enemy | Editorial

The Guardian view on polio: we have the tools to tackle this old enemy | Editorial

Editorial: The emergence of cases in the UK, US and elsewhere is a warning that the progress made in curbing the disease must be protected

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Last month, polio was detected in London sewers. Today, a case of polio has been confirmed in New York. While great progress has been made globally, we must continue to collaborate to eradicate this disease. nyti.ms/3PHJIJm
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Implications of the recent isolation of variant polioviruses in the UK - I was quoted along with my colleagues in this well-written @Nature piece by @GiorgiaWithAnI. Have a read ! @EndPolioNow @gatesfoundation @gateshealth @postpolionews @kathmoreilly @VaccineEpi @WHOPolDirector
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@Nature4 Jul 2022
What polio's UK presence means for global health go.nature.com/3RabsaW
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highlighting this wonderful collaboration and our broader efforts to expand access to direct detection and nanopore sequencing (DDNS) for rapid #polio outbreak detection join us at protocols.io/workspaces/poli…
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@MRC_Outbreak19 May 2022
Rapid polio detection: @imperialcollege partners with laboratory in DR Congo @inrb_kinshasa Read about this collaboration, novel methodology and more 👇 @VaccineEpi @PlacideMbala imperial.ac.uk/news/236294/i…
Imperial partners with laboratory in DR Congo for Rapid Polio detection | Imperial News | Imperial...

Imperial partners with laboratory in DR Congo for Rapid Polio detection | Imperial News | Imperial...

Late detection of poliovirus transmission is one of the greatest risks to polio eradication. Imperial developed a method for rapid detection of polio.

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Minister for Health, Sindh, Dr.@AzraPechuho met with Director Polio BMGF, @jay_wenger, Director Polio Eradication @UNICEF @StevenLauwerier & @hamish2012. The importance of improving surveillance and vaccine access to achieve #PolioFreePakistan was discussed.
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Yesterday we attended the National Task Force Meeting chaired by PM of Pakistan, followed by the launch of the nationwide #polio campaign that will reach over 40 million children. It is synchronized with the campaign in Afghanistan that aims to reach nearly 10 million children
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📢Yesterday, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative launched its investment case to #EndPolio by 2026. We have the tools to wipe #polio off the earth for good. As new cases emerge in polio-free countries there is no time to lose for decisive global action.
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The challenge of stopping all forms of polioviruses, and the promise of novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) - covered in the @NPR story this week: npr.org/sections/goatsandsod… @NPRHealth @gatesfoundation @EndPolioNow @postpolionews @PATHtweets #EndPolio #WorldImmunizationWeek

How the U.S. case might tie into the global upswing in polio

Countries in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia are counting more cases of vaccine-derived polio. Now there's a likely U.S. case. Researchers are looking for ways to stop it.

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Thank you @MoSalah for your words of support. Vaccines work to save lives, including against #COVID19. We hope the world will team up to vaccinate people at highest risk everywhere! #VaccinEquity
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Last week’s announcement of two national #polio campaigns in Afghanistan, the first in more than 3.5 years, is a massive boost for eradication efforts. It’s not just about the access – the timing is also critical. #WPD2021
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One of the @gatesfoundation’s top priorities is to #EndPolio—and women health workers are key to making it happen. #WorldPolioDay m-gat.es/3jsQMvP
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The work of the #polio program doesn’t stop with a vaccine. The infrastructure created to #EndPolio around the world is being used every day to: 🏙️ promote cleaner, safer communities 🛡️ fight other diseases 🔨 build a healthier future to achieve #HealthForAll
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@BillGates23 Oct 2021
The world needs heroes like Shumaila Rehmani. I’m inspired by the impact she’s making in her community to save lives and help #EndPolio. gatesnot.es/3m5rSUL
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