Neil Vora, MD
@conservationdoc.bsky.social
Physician. Epidemiologist. Conservationist. Brazilian jiu jitsu fanatic. Personal account (views my own).
Health professionals are uniquely positioned to lead this charge — by generating evidence, shaping policy, and embedding biodiversity into clinical practice and public health programs. Let’s make biodiversity protection a core duty of care.
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Health professionals are uniquely positioned to lead this charge — by generating evidence, shaping policy, and embedding biodiversity into clinical practice and public health programs. Let’s make biodiversity protection a core duty of care.
Now it's time for the health sector to catch up. We argue that protecting nature is a medical intervention in itself.
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Now it's time for the health sector to catch up. We argue that protecting nature is a medical intervention in itself.
🌱 The good news? Momentum is building. Recent international agreements — from the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to the WHO Pandemic Agreement — recognize biodiversity as a key determinant of health.
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🌱 The good news? Momentum is building. Recent international agreements — from the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to the WHO Pandemic Agreement — recognize biodiversity as a key determinant of health.
🦇 From collapsing bat populations linked to infant mortality, to vulture die-offs contributing to rabies outbreaks, the evidence is clear: biodiversity loss has direct and deadly consequences for human health.
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🦇 From collapsing bat populations linked to infant mortality, to vulture die-offs contributing to rabies outbreaks, the evidence is clear: biodiversity loss has direct and deadly consequences for human health.
This neglect is dangerous. Without integrating biodiversity into climate and health strategies, we will undermine efforts to protect public health and stabilize the climate.
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This neglect is dangerous. Without integrating biodiversity into climate and health strategies, we will undermine efforts to protect public health and stabilize the climate.
While climate change has rightly gained attention in health circles, biodiversity — the very foundation of our food, water, air, and disease regulation — remains largely overlooked.
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
While climate change has rightly gained attention in health circles, biodiversity — the very foundation of our food, water, air, and disease regulation — remains largely overlooked.
Rest in power, Jane Goodall.
October 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Rest in power, Jane Goodall.
And while the challenges ahead are daunting, I know Jane would remind us: “Action is the best antidote to despair.”
It’s up to us to carry her legacy forward. We owe it to her.
It’s up to us to carry her legacy forward. We owe it to her.
October 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
And while the challenges ahead are daunting, I know Jane would remind us: “Action is the best antidote to despair.”
It’s up to us to carry her legacy forward. We owe it to her.
It’s up to us to carry her legacy forward. We owe it to her.
Right now, I grieve for all of us who were touched by her existence and now must carry on without her. Jane was our beacon of hope in a world where nature is collapsing around us — a crisis that has only intensified in recent months.
October 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Right now, I grieve for all of us who were touched by her existence and now must carry on without her. Jane was our beacon of hope in a world where nature is collapsing around us — a crisis that has only intensified in recent months.
Jane lived a life of deep purpose. She squeezed every drop out of it, dedicating herself to what mattered most to the very last moment. In a recent interview, she spoke of death as her “next great adventure.” I believe she was ready.
October 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Jane lived a life of deep purpose. She squeezed every drop out of it, dedicating herself to what mattered most to the very last moment. In a recent interview, she spoke of death as her “next great adventure.” I believe she was ready.
Her courage to defy expectations and follow her dreams as a young woman has inspired millions, including me.
October 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Her courage to defy expectations and follow her dreams as a young woman has inspired millions, including me.
As a middle schooler, I was captivated by her journey to Tanzania, as told in a legendary issue of National Geographic. I even had the incredible honor of meeting her when I was 13 — she signed that very magazine.
October 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
As a middle schooler, I was captivated by her journey to Tanzania, as told in a legendary issue of National Geographic. I even had the incredible honor of meeting her when I was 13 — she signed that very magazine.
Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey; I’m grateful to do this sacred work alongside you.
Onwards.
Onwards.
September 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey; I’m grateful to do this sacred work alongside you.
Onwards.
Onwards.
It’s also a call to action: while we’ve made progress, there’s still so much more to do, especially in the current moment.
September 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It’s also a call to action: while we’ve made progress, there’s still so much more to do, especially in the current moment.
It reflects deep collaboration with incredible teammates with whom I share a vision for a future where both people and the planet thrive, and the generosity of so many mentors who have helped me achieve my childhood dream to work at the intersection of public health and environmental conservation.
September 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It reflects deep collaboration with incredible teammates with whom I share a vision for a future where both people and the planet thrive, and the generosity of so many mentors who have helped me achieve my childhood dream to work at the intersection of public health and environmental conservation.
Recognition like this is always a bit complicated for me. While it’s meaningful to be acknowledged, the truth is that my work is never done alone.
September 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Recognition like this is always a bit complicated for me. While it’s meaningful to be acknowledged, the truth is that my work is never done alone.
It’s easy to feel discouraged right now—especially if you work in public health, climate action, civil rights, or any mission-driven field. But it’s an honor to do this work. It’s sacred. And the world needs it more than ever.
September 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
It’s easy to feel discouraged right now—especially if you work in public health, climate action, civil rights, or any mission-driven field. But it’s an honor to do this work. It’s sacred. And the world needs it more than ever.
They proceeded to thank me for my service—which wasn’t necessary. But what has stayed with me from this interaction is that even with the recent absence of strong ethical leadership at the top, many Americans still recognize and value the work of the CDC, NIH, and other federal health agencies.
September 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
They proceeded to thank me for my service—which wasn’t necessary. But what has stayed with me from this interaction is that even with the recent absence of strong ethical leadership at the top, many Americans still recognize and value the work of the CDC, NIH, and other federal health agencies.
As far as I know, there has been no acknowledgment from the President, and only a delayed, lukewarm response from the HHS Secretary, RFK Jr.
September 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
As far as I know, there has been no acknowledgment from the President, and only a delayed, lukewarm response from the HHS Secretary, RFK Jr.
That sparked an unexpected conversation. Another staff member joined in, admitting that he hadn’t heard anything about the attack. Sadly, I wasn’t surprised. The act of terrorism barely registered in the media.
September 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
That sparked an unexpected conversation. Another staff member joined in, admitting that he hadn’t heard anything about the attack. Sadly, I wasn’t surprised. The act of terrorism barely registered in the media.
I replied, “Yes—and it’s remarkable, considering many of its members just survived an attempted massacre.”
September 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I replied, “Yes—and it’s remarkable, considering many of its members just survived an attempted massacre.”