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Ashwin Vasan
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Doctor, Epidemiologist, Health Leader. Former NYC Health Commissioner. Amateur cook. Professional Dad.
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is4urbanhealth.bsky.social
Strong voices led the discussion:

- @ashvasnyc.bsky.social: “Healthcare requires leadership”
- Jeannette Ickovics @yalesph.bsky.social : “Cities have more power than they know”

+ insights from @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social @lancetcountdown.bsky.social & Mexico City

Read the report: lnkd.in/dBrnmNVF
September 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
ashvasnyc.bsky.social
Thanks goodness. You don’t have to burn the forest if you want to trim the trees.

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/h...
State Department Permits Distribution of H.I.V. Medications to Resume — for Now
Experts fear a resurgence of infections in low-income countries if the ban were to continue. The waiver remains in place, while officials review foreign aid programs.
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:19 AM
ashvasnyc.bsky.social
I’ve written before on my regard for PEPFAR, see here @thinkglobalhealth.bsky.social

www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/retr...
Retreat from Global HIV Fight Puts U.S. Health At Risk | Think Global Health
With news that HIV/AIDS funding is stalled, Congress should remember the AIDS epidemic and commit to funding PEPFAR
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
January 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
ashvasnyc.bsky.social
Sorry to have missed you Martin!
November 16, 2024 at 4:08 PM