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she/her Tuberculosis treatment and testing should not be a luxury #TimeFor5
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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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We had such a great time at the US #TBHillDay in April we're taking it up north!🇨🇦 Join us for the #LeadOnTB Advocacy Day on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept 25, 2025: bit.ly/LeadOnTB
August 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
We had such a great time at the US #TBHillDay in April we're taking it up north!🇨🇦 Join us for the #LeadOnTB Advocacy Day on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept 25, 2025: bit.ly/LeadOnTB
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The impact of USAID cuts is slowly but surely visible in many countries where we work. For eg: In Gambella, Ethiopia, funding cuts led to the suspension of nutrition services in 4 out of 7 refugee camps, leaving around 80,000 children under the age of 5 at risk of life-threatening malnutrition.
Aid cuts threaten refugee lives in Gambella, Ethiopia | MSF
Significant aid cuts in Ethiopia’s Gambella region are threatening refugee lives, as basic services like food distribution, healthcare, clean water, and disease prevention rapidly deteriorate.
www.msf.org
August 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The impact of USAID cuts is slowly but surely visible in many countries where we work. For eg: In Gambella, Ethiopia, funding cuts led to the suspension of nutrition services in 4 out of 7 refugee camps, leaving around 80,000 children under the age of 5 at risk of life-threatening malnutrition.
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TB is the # 1 infectious killer of humankind. We know how to control this disease, but have chosen not to.
New books by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social @vidyakrishnan.bsky.social @mariasmilios.bsky.social & Handaa Enkh-Amgalan bring fresh advocacy
communities.springernature.com/posts/tb-an-...
New books by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social @vidyakrishnan.bsky.social @mariasmilios.bsky.social & Handaa Enkh-Amgalan bring fresh advocacy
communities.springernature.com/posts/tb-an-...
Tuberculosis - new warriors take on an old enemy
TB has affected humans for centuries. In 2025, it is the number 1 infectious killer of humankind. We know how to control this disease, but have chosen not to. Four new books bring attention to this an...
communities.springernature.com
July 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
TB is the # 1 infectious killer of humankind. We know how to control this disease, but have chosen not to.
New books by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social @vidyakrishnan.bsky.social @mariasmilios.bsky.social & Handaa Enkh-Amgalan bring fresh advocacy
communities.springernature.com/posts/tb-an-...
New books by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social @vidyakrishnan.bsky.social @mariasmilios.bsky.social & Handaa Enkh-Amgalan bring fresh advocacy
communities.springernature.com/posts/tb-an-...
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USAID prevented nearly 5 million deaths from TB in the last twenty years, according to analysis published in the Lancet. If these cuts remain, they estimate 14 million preventable deaths over the next five years: www.nbcnews.com/heal...
Tell your senator to fight these cuts: act.pih.org/global-h...
Tell your senator to fight these cuts: act.pih.org/global-h...
USAID cuts could lead to 14 million deaths over the next five years, researchers say
An analysis published Monday in the medical journal The Lancet projects that cuts to the agency will lead to more deaths from diseases like AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
www.nbcnews.com
July 11, 2025 at 10:17 PM
USAID prevented nearly 5 million deaths from TB in the last twenty years, according to analysis published in the Lancet. If these cuts remain, they estimate 14 million preventable deaths over the next five years: www.nbcnews.com/heal...
Tell your senator to fight these cuts: act.pih.org/global-h...
Tell your senator to fight these cuts: act.pih.org/global-h...
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Join tomorrow's LIVE town hall discussion to break down the rescissions package in the US Senate! We'll learn more about how this vote affects PEPFAR, public radio, and public broadcasting plus how we can fight back. Register now! act.pih.org/defend-f...
Register | Town Hall
Register now to receive a join link and invitation before the event begins
act.pih.org
July 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Join tomorrow's LIVE town hall discussion to break down the rescissions package in the US Senate! We'll learn more about how this vote affects PEPFAR, public radio, and public broadcasting plus how we can fight back. Register now! act.pih.org/defend-f...
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Undoing progress through sudden tuberculosis funding cuts - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Undoing progress through sudden tuberculosis funding cuts
Tuberculosis remains the world's leading infectious killer, resulting in more than
1·25 million deaths in 2023 alone.1 During the past decade, efforts to end tuberculosis
have achieved important miles...
www.thelancet.com
July 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Undoing progress through sudden tuberculosis funding cuts - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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This is theft, plain and simple. They stole this from you. Every deletion, every erasure, every website that goes dark is a crime against the American public
The US Global Change Research Program's website, including all its sub-domains that host the National Climate Assessments and related reports, is now offline.
The 1990 Global Change Research Act (see below) mandates its research findings be available to all federal agencies & departments.
The 1990 Global Change Research Act (see below) mandates its research findings be available to all federal agencies & departments.
June 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
This is theft, plain and simple. They stole this from you. Every deletion, every erasure, every website that goes dark is a crime against the American public
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When I ran the TB service in Leeds, my colleagues used to joke that I thought "Everything is Tuberculosis"
Not quite true - but I did encourage them to think of it, as it is easy to miss.
This brilliant book highlights how many in the world don't have access to the resources I had.
Not quite true - but I did encourage them to think of it, as it is easy to miss.
This brilliant book highlights how many in the world don't have access to the resources I had.
As the U.S. Government endeavors to make tuberculosis great again, please consider preordering a signed copy of my book about our deadliest infection, its long history, and why in the 75 years since TB became curable, we've allowed over 150,000,000 people to die of the disease. everythingistb.com
June 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
When I ran the TB service in Leeds, my colleagues used to joke that I thought "Everything is Tuberculosis"
Not quite true - but I did encourage them to think of it, as it is easy to miss.
This brilliant book highlights how many in the world don't have access to the resources I had.
Not quite true - but I did encourage them to think of it, as it is easy to miss.
This brilliant book highlights how many in the world don't have access to the resources I had.
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What do foreign aid cuts mean for TB care?
The U.S. has led the fight against TB for decades. Cutting aid now risks millions of lives.
TB is curable. The crisis is political.
Dr. @cdmitpih.bsky.social and Dr. Jen Furin break it down in this video. Watch and help fill the gap: pih.org/fill-the-gap
The U.S. has led the fight against TB for decades. Cutting aid now risks millions of lives.
TB is curable. The crisis is political.
Dr. @cdmitpih.bsky.social and Dr. Jen Furin break it down in this video. Watch and help fill the gap: pih.org/fill-the-gap
June 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
What do foreign aid cuts mean for TB care?
The U.S. has led the fight against TB for decades. Cutting aid now risks millions of lives.
TB is curable. The crisis is political.
Dr. @cdmitpih.bsky.social and Dr. Jen Furin break it down in this video. Watch and help fill the gap: pih.org/fill-the-gap
The U.S. has led the fight against TB for decades. Cutting aid now risks millions of lives.
TB is curable. The crisis is political.
Dr. @cdmitpih.bsky.social and Dr. Jen Furin break it down in this video. Watch and help fill the gap: pih.org/fill-the-gap
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When you have the ability to save lives and you withhold it until someone gives you a ridiculous amount of money, the resulting deaths are your choice. You are choosing to watch people die in the name of profit. #PeopleOverProfits, always.
Gilead has announced that lenacapavir, the game-changing HIV prevention drug just approved by the FDA will cost $28,218 USD per person per year.
Researchers say a generic version could be made for just $25 per person a year.
Capitalism kills.
Researchers say a generic version could be made for just $25 per person a year.
Capitalism kills.
June 21, 2025 at 2:46 AM
When you have the ability to save lives and you withhold it until someone gives you a ridiculous amount of money, the resulting deaths are your choice. You are choosing to watch people die in the name of profit. #PeopleOverProfits, always.
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Gilead has announced that lenacapavir, the game-changing HIV prevention drug just approved by the FDA will cost $28,218 USD per person per year.
Researchers say a generic version could be made for just $25 per person a year.
Capitalism kills.
Researchers say a generic version could be made for just $25 per person a year.
Capitalism kills.
June 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Gilead has announced that lenacapavir, the game-changing HIV prevention drug just approved by the FDA will cost $28,218 USD per person per year.
Researchers say a generic version could be made for just $25 per person a year.
Capitalism kills.
Researchers say a generic version could be made for just $25 per person a year.
Capitalism kills.
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Your representatives are waiting on YOUR call! 📱 There are two advocacy sessions almost every day this week! Find the one that fits your schedule best: tbfighter.link/calendar
June 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Your representatives are waiting on YOUR call! 📱 There are two advocacy sessions almost every day this week! Find the one that fits your schedule best: tbfighter.link/calendar
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Need help calling your representatives about the rescissions package? Join one of our advocacy sessions this week! These sessions are open to anyone as a space to get help contacting your representatives or get support doing other forms of advocacy. tbfighter.link/calendar
June 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Need help calling your representatives about the rescissions package? Join one of our advocacy sessions this week! These sessions are open to anyone as a space to get help contacting your representatives or get support doing other forms of advocacy. tbfighter.link/calendar
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From a colleague. Keep calling! It’s working!!!
“We’re hearing that because enough moderate Republicans in the House are telling Speaker Johnson they’re against PEPFAR cuts, the White House is going to amend the package. The pressure is working!!“
“We’re hearing that because enough moderate Republicans in the House are telling Speaker Johnson they’re against PEPFAR cuts, the White House is going to amend the package. The pressure is working!!“
The House is voting on the rescissions package THIS THURSDAY.
Congress is considering devastating cuts to global health funding, including to PEPFAR and @unicef.org
More from @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJW2...
Check the thread on how you can take action today 👇
Congress is considering devastating cuts to global health funding, including to PEPFAR and @unicef.org
More from @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJW2...
Check the thread on how you can take action today 👇
90,000,000 Lives for $20
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
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June 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
From a colleague. Keep calling! It’s working!!!
“We’re hearing that because enough moderate Republicans in the House are telling Speaker Johnson they’re against PEPFAR cuts, the White House is going to amend the package. The pressure is working!!“
“We’re hearing that because enough moderate Republicans in the House are telling Speaker Johnson they’re against PEPFAR cuts, the White House is going to amend the package. The pressure is working!!“
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Would you spend $20 to save a human life? What about $20 to save thousands of lives? What if I told you that if you pay US taxes, you already *have* paid this $20, but Trump doesn’t want it to be spent saving lives?
That’s exactly what’s happening with these rescissions: youtu.be/oJW2iES4oPw?...
That’s exactly what’s happening with these rescissions: youtu.be/oJW2iES4oPw?...
The Bargain of a Lifetime
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
youtu.be
June 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Would you spend $20 to save a human life? What about $20 to save thousands of lives? What if I told you that if you pay US taxes, you already *have* paid this $20, but Trump doesn’t want it to be spent saving lives?
That’s exactly what’s happening with these rescissions: youtu.be/oJW2iES4oPw?...
That’s exactly what’s happening with these rescissions: youtu.be/oJW2iES4oPw?...
Listen, I know people are upset that there won't be a #RepTV. But it's just because Taylor heard Reputation (Tuberculosis Version) and decided she couldn't top it. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
May 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Listen, I know people are upset that there won't be a #RepTV. But it's just because Taylor heard Reputation (Tuberculosis Version) and decided she couldn't top it. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Need help writing an op-ed? Calling your elected officials? Finding resources for your TB project? Come to our #TBFighters advocacy sessions to find community and get help with whatever you're working on! tbfighter.link/calendar
May 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Need help writing an op-ed? Calling your elected officials? Finding resources for your TB project? Come to our #TBFighters advocacy sessions to find community and get help with whatever you're working on! tbfighter.link/calendar
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The Senate TB Dear Colleague letter has to be signed by TOMORROW! Check on your senators using the @resultsorg.bsky.social spreadsheet and call them TODAY to tell them it's time to sign! #TBSky
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tbfighters.org/templates/de...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
tbfighters.org/templates/de...
May 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Senate TB Dear Colleague letter has to be signed by TOMORROW! Check on your senators using the @resultsorg.bsky.social spreadsheet and call them TODAY to tell them it's time to sign! #TBSky
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
tbfighters.org/templates/de...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
tbfighters.org/templates/de...
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#EITB is only the beginning of our global health education! Next, we'll be reading #PhantomPlague by @VidyaKrishnan.bsky.social, a global health reporter who works and lives in India. Phantom Plague remembers Shreya Tripathi's story, as well as the global systems that cost her life. #TBReaders
May 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
#EITB is only the beginning of our global health education! Next, we'll be reading #PhantomPlague by @VidyaKrishnan.bsky.social, a global health reporter who works and lives in India. Phantom Plague remembers Shreya Tripathi's story, as well as the global systems that cost her life. #TBReaders
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Did you miss our #TBReaders live Q&A with @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social? Watch the stream anytime you want at www.youtube.com/watc...
Live Q&A with John Green on Everything Is Tuberculosis — TBReaders
Watch the live discussion where John Green will be answering questions submitted and voted on by you! Moderated by TBFighter Michelle (@llamadramarama)
Join the discord: https://tbfighter.link/tbreaders-server
Learn more about TBReaders and our next book, Phantom Plague: https://tbfighters.org/book
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May 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Did you miss our #TBReaders live Q&A with @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social? Watch the stream anytime you want at www.youtube.com/watc...
It's today!!
Get excited — we'll be live-streaming our Everything Is Tuberculosis conversation with John Green and Henry Reider TOMORROW at 9am PT/12pm ET!! Tune in at www.youtube.com/watc... to hear your questions answered! #TBReaders
Live Q&A with John Green and Henry Reider on Everything Is Tuberculosis — TBReaders
Watch the live discussion where Henry and John will be answering questions submitted and voted on by you! Moderated by TBFighter Michelle (@llamadramarama)
Join the discord: https://tbfighter.link/tbreaders-server
Learn more about TBReaders and our next book, Phantom Plague: https://tbfighters.org/
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May 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It's today!!
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It’s simply unethical to leave so many trial participants hanging by pausing ongoing trials. #TBSky #IDSky msfaccess.org/us-funding-c...
May 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It’s simply unethical to leave so many trial participants hanging by pausing ongoing trials. #TBSky #IDSky msfaccess.org/us-funding-c...
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7/ Stay tuned for the last part of this series, which will examine how global debt affects Malawi's ability to fund its public health care system.
Learn more: www.pih.org/article/fina...
Learn more: www.pih.org/article/fina...
Financing the Right to Health: How New York Law Aids Global Health Injustice
Predatory legislation enables private creditors to take advantage of countries with high burdens of debt.
www.pih.org
May 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
7/ Stay tuned for the last part of this series, which will examine how global debt affects Malawi's ability to fund its public health care system.
Learn more: www.pih.org/article/fina...
Learn more: www.pih.org/article/fina...
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There's still a week to ask your reps to sign onto the TB Dear Colleague letter in the House, and no Senate deadline yet! These bipartisan letters are an important way to get congresspeople to voice their support for TB and encourage others to do the same: tbfighters.org/templ...
May 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
There's still a week to ask your reps to sign onto the TB Dear Colleague letter in the House, and no Senate deadline yet! These bipartisan letters are an important way to get congresspeople to voice their support for TB and encourage others to do the same: tbfighters.org/templ...