Katie Pereira-Kotze
@katiepk.bsky.social
Senior Nutritionist, First Steps Nutrition Trust. Research Consultant, Alive & Thrive East Asia Pacific; South African Medical Research Council. Working to protect optimal maternal, infant & young child nutrition & health. Auntie, Sister, Wife, Friend.
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Even as western nations cut aid, they continue to extract
"The large net outflow of resources from sub-Saharan Africa to beneficiaries in high-income countries coupled with the emergence of an African elite is evidence of neocolonialism"
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"The large net outflow of resources from sub-Saharan Africa to beneficiaries in high-income countries coupled with the emergence of an African elite is evidence of neocolonialism"
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November 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Even as western nations cut aid, they continue to extract
"The large net outflow of resources from sub-Saharan Africa to beneficiaries in high-income countries coupled with the emergence of an African elite is evidence of neocolonialism"
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"The large net outflow of resources from sub-Saharan Africa to beneficiaries in high-income countries coupled with the emergence of an African elite is evidence of neocolonialism"
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We have compiled a list of suggestions for what healthcare professionals can do to challenge such conflicts of interest, especially where the inappropriate marketing of breastmilk substitutes including commercial milk formulas targets health professionals.
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We have compiled a list of suggestions for what healthcare professionals can do to challenge such conflicts of interest, especially where the inappropriate marketing of breastmilk substitutes including commercial milk formulas targets health professionals.
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"...this creates a conflict of interest that can undermine the independence and integrity of journals through an implicit bias in the content they publish.”
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"...this creates a conflict of interest that can undermine the independence and integrity of journals through an implicit bias in the content they publish.”
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Our Senior Nutritionist @Dr Katie Pereira-Kotze said: “There is much evidence to show that sponsorship from industry introduces a commercial influence of the content that journals publish and share..."
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Our Senior Nutritionist @Dr Katie Pereira-Kotze said: “There is much evidence to show that sponsorship from industry introduces a commercial influence of the content that journals publish and share..."
We’re really pleased to see this article published in the @BMJ today!
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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OFFICIAL RELEASE: The documentary Unmasking Influence is now publicly available! Explore how powerful industries shape science, policy, and public health - and what must be done to prevent harm.
Watch the full film: edin.ac/43Gd2cC
@maizie333.bsky.social
#GlobalHealth #UnmaskingInfluence
Watch the full film: edin.ac/43Gd2cC
@maizie333.bsky.social
#GlobalHealth #UnmaskingInfluence
Unmasking Influence - Full Documentary Film
Unmasking influence is about how commercial actors influence policy and public health. Many of the major public health crises we face today are largely driven by…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
OFFICIAL RELEASE: The documentary Unmasking Influence is now publicly available! Explore how powerful industries shape science, policy, and public health - and what must be done to prevent harm.
Watch the full film: edin.ac/43Gd2cC
@maizie333.bsky.social
#GlobalHealth #UnmaskingInfluence
Watch the full film: edin.ac/43Gd2cC
@maizie333.bsky.social
#GlobalHealth #UnmaskingInfluence
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“There is plenty of room for hope.” “We need big bold brave action.” "Harm is not inevitable". Watch the full film on Monday Nov 3rd and be a part of meaningful change. #UpstreamPrevention #Solutions #UnmaskingInfluence
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Unmasking Influence: Teaser 2
This teaser is for a film called Unmasking Influence. Unmasking influence is about how commercial actors influence policy and public health. Many of the major public…
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October 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
“There is plenty of room for hope.” “We need big bold brave action.” "Harm is not inevitable". Watch the full film on Monday Nov 3rd and be a part of meaningful change. #UpstreamPrevention #Solutions #UnmaskingInfluence
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It’s one thing to withdraw from global health
It’s another thing to block other nations from global initiatives and goals
NO ONE COUNTRY SHOULD HAVE SO MUCH POWER!!!
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It’s another thing to block other nations from global initiatives and goals
NO ONE COUNTRY SHOULD HAVE SO MUCH POWER!!!
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BREAKING: UN Declaration On Noncommunicable Diseases Fails To Win Approval After US Foils Consensus - Health Policy Watch
NEW YORK CITY - A painstakingly negotiated Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases with overwhelming support from UN member states failed to win
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September 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It’s one thing to withdraw from global health
It’s another thing to block other nations from global initiatives and goals
NO ONE COUNTRY SHOULD HAVE SO MUCH POWER!!!
healthpolicy-watch.news/un-declarati...
It’s another thing to block other nations from global initiatives and goals
NO ONE COUNTRY SHOULD HAVE SO MUCH POWER!!!
healthpolicy-watch.news/un-declarati...
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Today at #UNGA2025, countries present climate action plans #NDCs. Breastfeeding is an overlooked investment that sustains both life and the planet. Read our proposal to recognize investment in breastfeeding as a carbon offset: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... Video: youtu.be/rc7ZGOG3YlM?...
September 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Today at #UNGA2025, countries present climate action plans #NDCs. Breastfeeding is an overlooked investment that sustains both life and the planet. Read our proposal to recognize investment in breastfeeding as a carbon offset: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... Video: youtu.be/rc7ZGOG3YlM?...
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Rise of dangerous health information in UK risks 'lost generation'
LSHTM experts warn false or misleading health information on social media, apps, & AI tools risks "reversing decades of progress", call for new network to fight back.
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LSHTM experts warn false or misleading health information on social media, apps, & AI tools risks "reversing decades of progress", call for new network to fight back.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Rise of dangerous health information in UK risks 'lost generation'
LSHTM experts warn false or misleading health information on social media, apps, & AI tools risks "reversing decades of progress", call for new network to fight back.
@lshtmcepr.bsky.social
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
LSHTM experts warn false or misleading health information on social media, apps, & AI tools risks "reversing decades of progress", call for new network to fight back.
@lshtmcepr.bsky.social
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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Everyone needs a refresher course on basic human rights
September 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Everyone needs a refresher course on basic human rights
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Structural support 🗝️“If you want to influence health in a nation... investing in supporting mothers and infants is one of the most effective strategies and provides the greatest return on investment. So anything that threatens that is going to have impacts on health.”
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The government wants more people to breastfeed. Experts say paid parental leave could help.
Researchers have been examining ways to increase breastfeeding rates for years. They warn it will take structural reform and funding.
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September 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Structural support 🗝️“If you want to influence health in a nation... investing in supporting mothers and infants is one of the most effective strategies and provides the greatest return on investment. So anything that threatens that is going to have impacts on health.”
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As a charity, the Breastfeeding Network's essential running costs and all of our projects and services rely on donations.
Leaving a gift in your Will helps us to reach more women and families, when and where they need us.
Downloadable Legacy Gifting Guide:
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#RememberACharityWeek
Leaving a gift in your Will helps us to reach more women and families, when and where they need us.
Downloadable Legacy Gifting Guide:
buff.ly/VODsock
#RememberACharityWeek
September 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
As a charity, the Breastfeeding Network's essential running costs and all of our projects and services rely on donations.
Leaving a gift in your Will helps us to reach more women and families, when and where they need us.
Downloadable Legacy Gifting Guide:
buff.ly/VODsock
#RememberACharityWeek
Leaving a gift in your Will helps us to reach more women and families, when and where they need us.
Downloadable Legacy Gifting Guide:
buff.ly/VODsock
#RememberACharityWeek
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This is without any evidence or data to support it. Cancer existed before COVID vaccines. The rise in early onset cancers- going on for decades- is not linked to COVID vaccines. Follow scientists & medical researchers. Not ppl selling snake oil. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Doctor uses Reform conference speech to link king’s cancer to Covid vaccine
Aseem Malhotra claimed ‘eminent oncologist’ said jab was ‘significant factor in the cancer of members of royal family’
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September 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This is without any evidence or data to support it. Cancer existed before COVID vaccines. The rise in early onset cancers- going on for decades- is not linked to COVID vaccines. Follow scientists & medical researchers. Not ppl selling snake oil. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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As a previous recipient of a BA small grant, I'd encourage eligible people to apply. It's possible to get a lot of research value in <£10K. (In my case experimentation with different digital skills pedagogy through hosting a number of open workshops, which influenced a bunch of publications.)
Ooh we've opened our call for small research grants. £10k for any humanities or social sciences research. Open to independent scholars. We use partial randomisation to allocate the funding: random allocation between all that meet the quality threshold
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British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants
The BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants are available to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences. These awards, up to £10,000 in value and tenable for up to 24 months, are provi...
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September 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
As a previous recipient of a BA small grant, I'd encourage eligible people to apply. It's possible to get a lot of research value in <£10K. (In my case experimentation with different digital skills pedagogy through hosting a number of open workshops, which influenced a bunch of publications.)
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Very good question! And this happens in other countries too…
Explaining the day’s developments to a non-British friend:
September 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Very good question! And this happens in other countries too…
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Just a reminder that U.K. has new Foreign Secretary 4 days before start of UN General Assembly. Leaving aside scale of briefing to get through, worth recalling that these events rely hugely on personal relationships developed over time. Still, it’s not as if there are any important things to discuss
September 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Just a reminder that U.K. has new Foreign Secretary 4 days before start of UN General Assembly. Leaving aside scale of briefing to get through, worth recalling that these events rely hugely on personal relationships developed over time. Still, it’s not as if there are any important things to discuss
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Great to see this new costed policy to deliver trustworthy breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support for all families that need it, on the Recipe For Change menu @catherinehine.bsky.social @bfn-uk.bsky.social @sustainweb.org
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Menu of policy options | Recipe for Change
Build your own vision for children’s health by seeing what £3 billion a year from a new levy on the food industry can fund!
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August 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Great to see this new costed policy to deliver trustworthy breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support for all families that need it, on the Recipe For Change menu @catherinehine.bsky.social @bfn-uk.bsky.social @sustainweb.org
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The government is offering "partnerships" to big food companies in delivering the national school breakfast programme.
Our view? A national school breakfast programme should be properly funded, and school clubs free from commercial promotions - what do you think?
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Our view? A national school breakfast programme should be properly funded, and school clubs free from commercial promotions - what do you think?
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DfE seeks food sponsor for flagship breakfast club scheme
But unions warn businesses 'should not be relied upon to make the government's programme work'
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August 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The government is offering "partnerships" to big food companies in delivering the national school breakfast programme.
Our view? A national school breakfast programme should be properly funded, and school clubs free from commercial promotions - what do you think?
schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-seeks-bu...
Our view? A national school breakfast programme should be properly funded, and school clubs free from commercial promotions - what do you think?
schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-seeks-bu...
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🧵1/3 New paper! Profits Before Health? New Zealand Government Rejection of Stricter Infant Formula Marketing Standards and the Lobbying Behind It. Read it here ➡️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@philbakernz.bsky.social @mboatwright.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au
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August 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
🧵1/3 New paper! Profits Before Health? New Zealand Government Rejection of Stricter Infant Formula Marketing Standards and the Lobbying Behind It. Read it here ➡️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@philbakernz.bsky.social @mboatwright.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au
@philbakernz.bsky.social @mboatwright.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au