Action for Global Health
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Working towards a world where the universal right to health is achieved.
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The UK govt's reduced pledge to the Global Fund will impact HIV care for marginalised ppl who have already been impacted by the US funding cuts. This is a major blow to ending AIDS by 2030.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The UK govt's reduced pledge to the Global Fund will impact HIV care for marginalised ppl who have already been impacted by the US funding cuts. This is a major blow to ending AIDS by 2030.
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frontlineaids.org/uk-cuts-to-h...
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"Letting our guard down now could scar Africa’s next generation by claiming tens of thousands more children's lives."
@adrianlovett.bsky.social of @oneuk.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
@adrianlovett.bsky.social of @oneuk.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
UK risks many children’s lives with £150m cut to fund fighting deadly diseases
The cut from £1bn to £850m pledged to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria – risking 250,000 lives – was revealed by The Independent last week
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"Letting our guard down now could scar Africa’s next generation by claiming tens of thousands more children's lives."
@adrianlovett.bsky.social of @oneuk.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
@adrianlovett.bsky.social of @oneuk.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
📢 “Every £ lost undermines the health systems that protect all of us — from London to Lahore, from Newcastle to Nairobi."
Our Director responds to the UK’s 15% cut to the Global Fund. 👇
Our Director responds to the UK’s 15% cut to the Global Fund. 👇
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
📢 “Every £ lost undermines the health systems that protect all of us — from London to Lahore, from Newcastle to Nairobi."
Our Director responds to the UK’s 15% cut to the Global Fund. 👇
Our Director responds to the UK’s 15% cut to the Global Fund. 👇
🔁 ICYMI: On #OneHealthDay, Dr Gabby Laing of @unlimithealth.bsky.social
shared how a #OneHealth approach can help countries move beyond aid toward sustainable health financing.
Read it here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
shared how a #OneHealth approach can help countries move beyond aid toward sustainable health financing.
Read it here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
Beyond Aid: Why One Health Is the Future of Global Health Financing | Action for Global Health
Discover how the One Health approach transforms global health financing by uniting human, animal, and environmental health for lasting impact.
actionforglobalhealth.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🔁 ICYMI: On #OneHealthDay, Dr Gabby Laing of @unlimithealth.bsky.social
shared how a #OneHealth approach can help countries move beyond aid toward sustainable health financing.
Read it here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
shared how a #OneHealth approach can help countries move beyond aid toward sustainable health financing.
Read it here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
On #OneHealthDay, we’re spotlighting smarter ways to fund health sustainably.
In our latest guest piece, Dr Gabby Laing of @unlimithealth.bsky.social argues that #OneHealth isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a smarter investment strategy.
Read here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
In our latest guest piece, Dr Gabby Laing of @unlimithealth.bsky.social argues that #OneHealth isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a smarter investment strategy.
Read here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
Beyond Aid: Why One Health Is the Future of Global Health Financing | Action for Global Health
Discover how the One Health approach transforms global health financing by uniting human, animal, and environmental health for lasting impact.
actionforglobalhealth.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
On #OneHealthDay, we’re spotlighting smarter ways to fund health sustainably.
In our latest guest piece, Dr Gabby Laing of @unlimithealth.bsky.social argues that #OneHealth isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a smarter investment strategy.
Read here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
In our latest guest piece, Dr Gabby Laing of @unlimithealth.bsky.social argues that #OneHealth isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a smarter investment strategy.
Read here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/one-health-f...
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Aid cuts are devastating health services in Africa
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
Aid cuts are devastating health services in Africa
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Aid cuts are devastating health services in Africa
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
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🎤 “I’m a representation of the communities that are not able to come.”
- Arissa Jemaina Ikram, founder of Doctors on Ground in Malaysia, reflected on what it meant to be a World Health Summit 2025 stipend recipient.
#WHS2025 #YouthLeadership
- Arissa Jemaina Ikram, founder of Doctors on Ground in Malaysia, reflected on what it meant to be a World Health Summit 2025 stipend recipient.
#WHS2025 #YouthLeadership
October 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🎤 “I’m a representation of the communities that are not able to come.”
- Arissa Jemaina Ikram, founder of Doctors on Ground in Malaysia, reflected on what it meant to be a World Health Summit 2025 stipend recipient.
#WHS2025 #YouthLeadership
- Arissa Jemaina Ikram, founder of Doctors on Ground in Malaysia, reflected on what it meant to be a World Health Summit 2025 stipend recipient.
#WHS2025 #YouthLeadership
As the Global Fund Replenishment nears, our member @globalhealthpart.bsky.social has united 19 UK diaspora health associations urging the Govt to maintain its £1bn pledge.
Their call is clear: global health security starts with sustained investment.
www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/nhs-and-glob...
Their call is clear: global health security starts with sustained investment.
www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/nhs-and-glob...
NHS and global health leaders urge UK to maintain £1 billion Global Fund pledge - Global Health Partnerships
www.globalhealthpartnerships.org
October 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As the Global Fund Replenishment nears, our member @globalhealthpart.bsky.social has united 19 UK diaspora health associations urging the Govt to maintain its £1bn pledge.
Their call is clear: global health security starts with sustained investment.
www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/nhs-and-glob...
Their call is clear: global health security starts with sustained investment.
www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/nhs-and-glob...
🚨 New research warns that underfunding malaria risks a resurgence costing Africa $83 billion in lost GDP and 990,000 more lives lost.
It’s time to invest in the Global Fund.
Review the findings at economy.zeromalaria.org
#MalariaEconomy #ZeroMalaria #StopAtNothing
It’s time to invest in the Global Fund.
Review the findings at economy.zeromalaria.org
#MalariaEconomy #ZeroMalaria #StopAtNothing
Home | The Price Of Retreat - Zero Malaria
A new report is a warning to global leaders that unless they invest in the malaria fight the world risks the biggest malaria resurgence on record - costing lives, holding back African economies, and d...
economy.zeromalaria.org
October 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🚨 New research warns that underfunding malaria risks a resurgence costing Africa $83 billion in lost GDP and 990,000 more lives lost.
It’s time to invest in the Global Fund.
Review the findings at economy.zeromalaria.org
#MalariaEconomy #ZeroMalaria #StopAtNothing
It’s time to invest in the Global Fund.
Review the findings at economy.zeromalaria.org
#MalariaEconomy #ZeroMalaria #StopAtNothing
When food systems don’t nourish, health and equity suffer.
In #BurkinaFaso, women farmers are improving child nutrition & resilience through diverse, nutrient-rich crops.
On #WorldFoodDay, we call on the UK to invest in nutrition & co-create a #GlobalHealth Equity Strategy.
In #BurkinaFaso, women farmers are improving child nutrition & resilience through diverse, nutrient-rich crops.
On #WorldFoodDay, we call on the UK to invest in nutrition & co-create a #GlobalHealth Equity Strategy.
October 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
When food systems don’t nourish, health and equity suffer.
In #BurkinaFaso, women farmers are improving child nutrition & resilience through diverse, nutrient-rich crops.
On #WorldFoodDay, we call on the UK to invest in nutrition & co-create a #GlobalHealth Equity Strategy.
In #BurkinaFaso, women farmers are improving child nutrition & resilience through diverse, nutrient-rich crops.
On #WorldFoodDay, we call on the UK to invest in nutrition & co-create a #GlobalHealth Equity Strategy.
Connecting at #WHS2025 🤝
Our Director met with Doctors on Ground (Malaysia) — a network of 3,000+ volunteer doctors providing healthcare for underprivileged communities, including refugees.
Inspiring to see community-led action for health equity. 🌍
@worldhealthsummit.bsky.social
Our Director met with Doctors on Ground (Malaysia) — a network of 3,000+ volunteer doctors providing healthcare for underprivileged communities, including refugees.
Inspiring to see community-led action for health equity. 🌍
@worldhealthsummit.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Connecting at #WHS2025 🤝
Our Director met with Doctors on Ground (Malaysia) — a network of 3,000+ volunteer doctors providing healthcare for underprivileged communities, including refugees.
Inspiring to see community-led action for health equity. 🌍
@worldhealthsummit.bsky.social
Our Director met with Doctors on Ground (Malaysia) — a network of 3,000+ volunteer doctors providing healthcare for underprivileged communities, including refugees.
Inspiring to see community-led action for health equity. 🌍
@worldhealthsummit.bsky.social
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🦠 One in six bacterial infections is now resistant to #antibiotics.
Without stronger real-time surveillance the next #pandemic could already be brewing.🌍
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @unaids.org @gavi.org @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social @helenclarknz.bsky.social
#AMR #OneHealth #PandemicPreparedness
Without stronger real-time surveillance the next #pandemic could already be brewing.🌍
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @unaids.org @gavi.org @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social @helenclarknz.bsky.social
#AMR #OneHealth #PandemicPreparedness
One In Six Bacterial Infections Is Antibiotic Resistant; Calls For Stronger Real-Time Pandemic Risk Surveillance - Health Policy Watch
There is an urgent need for a more comprehensive pandemic risk monitoring system that tracks threats and preparedness in real time, according to the
healthpolicy-watch.news
October 15, 2025 at 4:01 AM
🦠 One in six bacterial infections is now resistant to #antibiotics.
Without stronger real-time surveillance the next #pandemic could already be brewing.🌍
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @unaids.org @gavi.org @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social @helenclarknz.bsky.social
#AMR #OneHealth #PandemicPreparedness
Without stronger real-time surveillance the next #pandemic could already be brewing.🌍
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @unaids.org @gavi.org @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social @helenclarknz.bsky.social
#AMR #OneHealth #PandemicPreparedness
📢 ICYMI: Most eye conditions are NCDs — but eye care is still missing from the global health agenda.
@filawless.bsky.social of Sightsavers makes the case for integrating eye health into #UHC and #NCD action. 👁️
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mu9p5j3n
@filawless.bsky.social of Sightsavers makes the case for integrating eye health into #UHC and #NCD action. 👁️
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mu9p5j3n
Eye Health, the forgotten NCD? | Action for Global Health
Vision loss affects 1.1 billion people—yet eye care is missing from global NCD plans. It’s time to act and prioritise eye health for all.
tinyurl.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
📢 ICYMI: Most eye conditions are NCDs — but eye care is still missing from the global health agenda.
@filawless.bsky.social of Sightsavers makes the case for integrating eye health into #UHC and #NCD action. 👁️
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mu9p5j3n
@filawless.bsky.social of Sightsavers makes the case for integrating eye health into #UHC and #NCD action. 👁️
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mu9p5j3n
Networking breakfast in Berlin ☕️
We brought our network together at @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social — connecting members and sharing ideas to advance health for all. 🌍
#WHS2025 #HealthForAll
We brought our network together at @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social — connecting members and sharing ideas to advance health for all. 🌍
#WHS2025 #HealthForAll
October 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Networking breakfast in Berlin ☕️
We brought our network together at @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social — connecting members and sharing ideas to advance health for all. 🌍
#WHS2025 #HealthForAll
We brought our network together at @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social — connecting members and sharing ideas to advance health for all. 🌍
#WHS2025 #HealthForAll
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My, now annual, blog for @afghnetwork.bsky.social discusses eye health as the forgotten NCD and how we need actions to address the over 1 Billion people who have a treatable/preventable vision impairment.
Most eye conditions are NCDs — but eye care is still missing from the global NCD agenda.
@filawless.bsky.social, Health Policy Adviser at Sightsavers, one of our members, explains why that must change, and how stronger #UHC can make it happen.
👁️ New article for #WorldSightDay: tinyurl.com/mu9p5j3n
@filawless.bsky.social, Health Policy Adviser at Sightsavers, one of our members, explains why that must change, and how stronger #UHC can make it happen.
👁️ New article for #WorldSightDay: tinyurl.com/mu9p5j3n
Eye Health, the forgotten NCD? | Action for Global Health
Vision loss affects 1.1 billion people—yet eye care is missing from global NCD plans. It’s time to act and prioritise eye health for all.
tinyurl.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
My, now annual, blog for @afghnetwork.bsky.social discusses eye health as the forgotten NCD and how we need actions to address the over 1 Billion people who have a treatable/preventable vision impairment.
Bandana’s journey with KOSHISH Nepal shows how community-led action can transform mental health.
The UK must work with local partners to build lasting change. 🌍
✍️ Sign our open letter: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#WorldMentalHealthDay #LeadOnNCDs
The UK must work with local partners to build lasting change. 🌍
✍️ Sign our open letter: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#WorldMentalHealthDay #LeadOnNCDs
October 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Bandana’s journey with KOSHISH Nepal shows how community-led action can transform mental health.
The UK must work with local partners to build lasting change. 🌍
✍️ Sign our open letter: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#WorldMentalHealthDay #LeadOnNCDs
The UK must work with local partners to build lasting change. 🌍
✍️ Sign our open letter: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#WorldMentalHealthDay #LeadOnNCDs
Most eye conditions are NCDs — but eye care is still missing from the global NCD agenda.
@filawless.bsky.social, Health Policy Adviser at Sightsavers, one of our members, explains why that must change, and how stronger #UHC can make it happen.
👁️ New article for #WorldSightDay: tinyurl.com/mu9p5j3n
@filawless.bsky.social, Health Policy Adviser at Sightsavers, one of our members, explains why that must change, and how stronger #UHC can make it happen.
👁️ New article for #WorldSightDay: tinyurl.com/mu9p5j3n
Eye Health, the forgotten NCD? | Action for Global Health
Vision loss affects 1.1 billion people—yet eye care is missing from global NCD plans. It’s time to act and prioritise eye health for all.
tinyurl.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Most eye conditions are NCDs — but eye care is still missing from the global NCD agenda.
@filawless.bsky.social, Health Policy Adviser at Sightsavers, one of our members, explains why that must change, and how stronger #UHC can make it happen.
👁️ New article for #WorldSightDay: tinyurl.com/mu9p5j3n
@filawless.bsky.social, Health Policy Adviser at Sightsavers, one of our members, explains why that must change, and how stronger #UHC can make it happen.
👁️ New article for #WorldSightDay: tinyurl.com/mu9p5j3n
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Thank you @afghnetwork.bsky.social for joining the #UHCDay movement! Together we are stronger 💪
🔗 uhcday.org
🔗 uhcday.org
October 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thank you @afghnetwork.bsky.social for joining the #UHCDay movement! Together we are stronger 💪
🔗 uhcday.org
🔗 uhcday.org
2 billion people face financial hardship paying for health care, often instead of food, education or housing. That’s 1/4 of the world’s population!
This #UHCDay, we call on leaders to invest in #UHC to protect the right to health.
Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!
This #UHCDay, we call on leaders to invest in #UHC to protect the right to health.
Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!
October 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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In many parts of rural Africa, babies bop around on mom's back during the daytime, where they're exposed to malaria. Treating those baby wraps with permethrin cuts that risk drastically.
"It was a level of effect that was beyond even our wildest expectations."
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
"It was a level of effect that was beyond even our wildest expectations."
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Babies take a lesson from soldiers in the war against malaria
Inspired by a military strategy to ward off disease-carrying mosquitoes, researchers see if the technique will help cut malaria infections in little ones.
www.npr.org
October 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
In many parts of rural Africa, babies bop around on mom's back during the daytime, where they're exposed to malaria. Treating those baby wraps with permethrin cuts that risk drastically.
"It was a level of effect that was beyond even our wildest expectations."
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
"It was a level of effect that was beyond even our wildest expectations."
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Undernutrition raises children’s risk of diabetes, heart disease & high blood pressure later in life.
The UK acknowledged this at the #NCDs HLM—now’s the time to keep the pressure on for joined-up action on health and nutrition.
✍️ Sign: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
The UK acknowledged this at the #NCDs HLM—now’s the time to keep the pressure on for joined-up action on health and nutrition.
✍️ Sign: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
October 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Undernutrition raises children’s risk of diabetes, heart disease & high blood pressure later in life.
The UK acknowledged this at the #NCDs HLM—now’s the time to keep the pressure on for joined-up action on health and nutrition.
✍️ Sign: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
The UK acknowledged this at the #NCDs HLM—now’s the time to keep the pressure on for joined-up action on health and nutrition.
✍️ Sign: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
U.S. opposition stalled the NCDs declaration — but global unity hasn’t wavered. Insight from our U.S. partners @globalhealthorg.bsky.social.
October 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
U.S. opposition stalled the NCDs declaration — but global unity hasn’t wavered. Insight from our U.S. partners @globalhealthorg.bsky.social.
📢 At the UN, the UK pledged to tackle the root causes of NCDs — from poor nutrition to air pollution — through a whole-of-society approach.
But words aren’t enough. We must keep the pressure on. ✊
👉 Add your name now: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#NCDs #HealthForAll
But words aren’t enough. We must keep the pressure on. ✊
👉 Add your name now: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#NCDs #HealthForAll
October 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
📢 At the UN, the UK pledged to tackle the root causes of NCDs — from poor nutrition to air pollution — through a whole-of-society approach.
But words aren’t enough. We must keep the pressure on. ✊
👉 Add your name now: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#NCDs #HealthForAll
But words aren’t enough. We must keep the pressure on. ✊
👉 Add your name now: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#NCDs #HealthForAll
Words alone won’t save lives. The UK promised action on #NCDs – now it must deliver.
Add your voice and sign our letter calling on the UK Government to turn commitment into action: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#GlobalHealth #LeadOnNCDs
Add your voice and sign our letter calling on the UK Government to turn commitment into action: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#GlobalHealth #LeadOnNCDs
We're quoted in this analysis of the UN #NCD Political Declaration, alongside our partners Dutch Global Health Alliance.
Our Director, Katie Husselby, highlights funding gaps and civil society inclusion.
Read the full piece by @catherinefeore.bsky.social:
www.vitalsigns.news/un-declarati...
Our Director, Katie Husselby, highlights funding gaps and civil society inclusion.
Read the full piece by @catherinefeore.bsky.social:
www.vitalsigns.news/un-declarati...
UN Declaration on NCDs is strong on ambition, but short of means
The UN declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health receives broad support, but critics say the content is weak
www.vitalsigns.news
October 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Words alone won’t save lives. The UK promised action on #NCDs – now it must deliver.
Add your voice and sign our letter calling on the UK Government to turn commitment into action: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#GlobalHealth #LeadOnNCDs
Add your voice and sign our letter calling on the UK Government to turn commitment into action: tinyurl.com/288a27w2
#GlobalHealth #LeadOnNCDs
We're quoted in this analysis of the UN #NCD Political Declaration, alongside our partners Dutch Global Health Alliance.
Our Director, Katie Husselby, highlights funding gaps and civil society inclusion.
Read the full piece by @catherinefeore.bsky.social:
www.vitalsigns.news/un-declarati...
Our Director, Katie Husselby, highlights funding gaps and civil society inclusion.
Read the full piece by @catherinefeore.bsky.social:
www.vitalsigns.news/un-declarati...
UN Declaration on NCDs is strong on ambition, but short of means
The UN declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health receives broad support, but critics say the content is weak
www.vitalsigns.news
October 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We're quoted in this analysis of the UN #NCD Political Declaration, alongside our partners Dutch Global Health Alliance.
Our Director, Katie Husselby, highlights funding gaps and civil society inclusion.
Read the full piece by @catherinefeore.bsky.social:
www.vitalsigns.news/un-declarati...
Our Director, Katie Husselby, highlights funding gaps and civil society inclusion.
Read the full piece by @catherinefeore.bsky.social:
www.vitalsigns.news/un-declarati...