Dr Fifa A Rahman
@fifarahman.bsky.social
PhD and global health wonk. Principal Consultant, http://matahari.global. Internationalist & humanist. 🇲🇾🇵🇸 🌍
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Dr Fifa A Rahman
@fifarahman.bsky.social
· Mar 19
A Roadmap for South-South Cooperation
Greater Global South solidarity is the only viable solution in the face of the seismic political shifts in the West.
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🚨NEW ARTICLE @thediplomat.com: Seismic political shifts in the West means that we need a long term South-South roadmap. Written by 6 experts from each region of the Global South, we contemplate the decline of the West and propose next steps. @munira.bsky.social Read: thediplomat.com/2025/03/a-ro...
The United States has proposed a template that requires aid-receiving countries to share pathogen data within 5 days, with no guarantee of benefits. In this @devex.com article, I comment that this is “exploitative, neocolonial…” www.devex.com/news/us-temp...
US template for bilateral health deals bypasses WHO pandemic negotiations
Experts are raising concern around a template for bilateral agreements between the U.S. and partner governments that includes pathogen sharing and agreements on automatic approval for American product...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The United States has proposed a template that requires aid-receiving countries to share pathogen data within 5 days, with no guarantee of benefits. In this @devex.com article, I comment that this is “exploitative, neocolonial…” www.devex.com/news/us-temp...
Also really perturbed by Trump’s claims that he’ll send troops to Nigeria, and MAGA claims that Christians are being killed left and right. The meeting had both Christians and Muslims and I assure everyone that NO ONE got killed.
Really grateful for the expertise, energy, and collaboration from the Nigerian National TB Programme, State Ministries of Health, private laboratories, regulatory agencies, CSOs, and communities in our work meetings in Abuja this week on the critical path analysis for novel TB diagnostics.
November 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Also really perturbed by Trump’s claims that he’ll send troops to Nigeria, and MAGA claims that Christians are being killed left and right. The meeting had both Christians and Muslims and I assure everyone that NO ONE got killed.
Really grateful for the expertise, energy, and collaboration from the Nigerian National TB Programme, State Ministries of Health, private laboratories, regulatory agencies, CSOs, and communities in our work meetings in Abuja this week on the critical path analysis for novel TB diagnostics.
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Really grateful for the expertise, energy, and collaboration from the Nigerian National TB Programme, State Ministries of Health, private laboratories, regulatory agencies, CSOs, and communities in our work meetings in Abuja this week on the critical path analysis for novel TB diagnostics.
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The US funds the bulk of biomedical research globally by far. It's not like other countries can simply take up the slack. The more likely: people leave research, new people don't become researchers. There is no happy ending. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
A poll from the journal Nature found that 75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country. That includes a man who’s been dubbed the "Mozart of Math." Stephanie Sy examines what’s b...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The US funds the bulk of biomedical research globally by far. It's not like other countries can simply take up the slack. The more likely: people leave research, new people don't become researchers. There is no happy ending. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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I just read this @apnews.com investigation about Lesotho and it blew my mind.
For those who’ve never heard of it 😉: Lesotho is a tiny, mountainous country in southern Africa.
And what’s happening there right now says everything about how fragile #globalhealth really is. apnews.com/projects/Les...
For those who’ve never heard of it 😉: Lesotho is a tiny, mountainous country in southern Africa.
And what’s happening there right now says everything about how fragile #globalhealth really is. apnews.com/projects/Les...
In Lesotho, US aid cuts leave people living with HIV in limbo
Lesotho, once with the world’s second-highest HIV rate, faces a health crisis as U.S. aid cuts dismantle vital HIV treatment programs, leaving patients without care.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I just read this @apnews.com investigation about Lesotho and it blew my mind.
For those who’ve never heard of it 😉: Lesotho is a tiny, mountainous country in southern Africa.
And what’s happening there right now says everything about how fragile #globalhealth really is. apnews.com/projects/Les...
For those who’ve never heard of it 😉: Lesotho is a tiny, mountainous country in southern Africa.
And what’s happening there right now says everything about how fragile #globalhealth really is. apnews.com/projects/Les...
On 10th October 2025, Western leaders held a masturbatory ceasefire event, after which the Israeli regime continued killing Palestinians. It has been discovered that the veterinarian Dr Muath Abu Rukba who had been treating animals at Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza, has also been killed.
October 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
On 10th October 2025, Western leaders held a masturbatory ceasefire event, after which the Israeli regime continued killing Palestinians. It has been discovered that the veterinarian Dr Muath Abu Rukba who had been treating animals at Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza, has also been killed.
I have long forsaken Western media, but reading posts here I gather that it is Israelis that have suffered, that Israelis have heartbroken families. Palestinians have none of that. If you haven’t yet made the switch to @aljazeera.com, TRT World, @thecontinent.org, it is time.
October 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I have long forsaken Western media, but reading posts here I gather that it is Israelis that have suffered, that Israelis have heartbroken families. Palestinians have none of that. If you haven’t yet made the switch to @aljazeera.com, TRT World, @thecontinent.org, it is time.
It was an absolute pleasure chairing this session on public health emergencies in South East Asia. Quite clear that there needs to be better coordination with ASEAN, an increased biosecurity focus, and greater insistence over national/regional sovereignty over genetic resources.
October 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It was an absolute pleasure chairing this session on public health emergencies in South East Asia. Quite clear that there needs to be better coordination with ASEAN, an increased biosecurity focus, and greater insistence over national/regional sovereignty over genetic resources.
Israel raped orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh to death. We must ensure that they do not do the same thing to Dr Hussam Abu Safiya. Please pressure your MPs in the UK and congresspeople in the United States to ensure he is released.
October 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Israel raped orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh to death. We must ensure that they do not do the same thing to Dr Hussam Abu Safiya. Please pressure your MPs in the UK and congresspeople in the United States to ensure he is released.
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This is beyond bad. All of our disease defenses are down now. We are sitting ducks. This is #RussellVought #DonaldTrump #RFKJr. They are endangering American lives with their insane crusade. These men are hazardous to your health and dangerous to the republic. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials
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October 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This is beyond bad. All of our disease defenses are down now. We are sitting ducks. This is #RussellVought #DonaldTrump #RFKJr. They are endangering American lives with their insane crusade. These men are hazardous to your health and dangerous to the republic. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
Looking forward to moderating the panel on Governance, Equity, and Political Commitment in ASEAN, today at @monashuniversity.bsky.social Malaysia.
October 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Looking forward to moderating the panel on Governance, Equity, and Political Commitment in ASEAN, today at @monashuniversity.bsky.social Malaysia.
Great to hear journalists Al-Jazeera unpacking the trends in American media, including that they are reporting that bombing has stopped in Gaza. At least 20 people have been killed by bombing in Gaza today, so this is obviously deliberately/negligently inaccurate.
October 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Great to hear journalists Al-Jazeera unpacking the trends in American media, including that they are reporting that bombing has stopped in Gaza. At least 20 people have been killed by bombing in Gaza today, so this is obviously deliberately/negligently inaccurate.
Anyone else got that grotesque Michael Froman email in their inboxes this morning?
October 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Anyone else got that grotesque Michael Froman email in their inboxes this morning?
Super excited to be delivering a course on the Pandemic Agreement: critical issues and negotiation tactics for the Executive Course on Global Health Diplomacy for the Catholic University of Guinea-Bissau.
Honoured to be asked by the venerable Magda Robalo, who I admire so much.
Honoured to be asked by the venerable Magda Robalo, who I admire so much.
October 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Super excited to be delivering a course on the Pandemic Agreement: critical issues and negotiation tactics for the Executive Course on Global Health Diplomacy for the Catholic University of Guinea-Bissau.
Honoured to be asked by the venerable Magda Robalo, who I admire so much.
Honoured to be asked by the venerable Magda Robalo, who I admire so much.
While the announcement of recognition of a State of Palestine by the UK is welcome, the assertions that Palestine demilitarise is not. Are only Western countries allowed to defend themselves against being genocided? The Israeli Occupation Forces themselves said that 200K have been killed.
September 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
While the announcement of recognition of a State of Palestine by the UK is welcome, the assertions that Palestine demilitarise is not. Are only Western countries allowed to defend themselves against being genocided? The Israeli Occupation Forces themselves said that 200K have been killed.
What an absolute car crash. May we guard against such stupidity in all of our countries.
September 15, 2025 at 4:30 AM
What an absolute car crash. May we guard against such stupidity in all of our countries.
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Next generation TB tests return results much quicker and are easier to use. But complex regulatory systems may delay introduction. Our health systems lead Marguerite Massinga Loembé will be presenting the results from our critical path analysis project at The Union World Conference in Copenhagen. 👇🏽
September 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Next generation TB tests return results much quicker and are easier to use. But complex regulatory systems may delay introduction. Our health systems lead Marguerite Massinga Loembé will be presenting the results from our critical path analysis project at The Union World Conference in Copenhagen. 👇🏽
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Finally put my finger on something bothering me this week: the subtle reinforcement of the idea that it was brave and good for Americans to go to Vietnam and kill people. Imperial thinking is so pervasive and sinister. It will find a way to position Epstein survivors against Vietnamese villagers.
Bless the Epstein survivors who are speaking out. That level of bravery is something Coward McBone Spurs will never have.
September 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Finally put my finger on something bothering me this week: the subtle reinforcement of the idea that it was brave and good for Americans to go to Vietnam and kill people. Imperial thinking is so pervasive and sinister. It will find a way to position Epstein survivors against Vietnamese villagers.
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“We are no longer in the muzzle velocity stage of this presidency. We are in the authoritarian consolidation stage of this presidency.” Must-read 👇
"Democratic leaders have had six months to come up with a plan. If there’s a better plan than a shutdown, great. But if the plan is still nothing, then Democrats need new leaders."
Opinion | Stop Acting Like This Is Normal
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September 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“We are no longer in the muzzle velocity stage of this presidency. We are in the authoritarian consolidation stage of this presidency.” Must-read 👇
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At Vaccine, our editorial team is united to defend and support immunization and vaccine science around the world. I am so proud & honored to stand alongside these outstanding scientists & clinicians to prevent disease & save lives with integrity & courage.
September 7, 2025 at 6:57 AM
At Vaccine, our editorial team is united to defend and support immunization and vaccine science around the world. I am so proud & honored to stand alongside these outstanding scientists & clinicians to prevent disease & save lives with integrity & courage.
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It’s not just that there is no legality here. The Israeli state is at war with the very concept of legality. The idea that there is such a thing as a baseline, fundamental notions such as a human rights etc. - these are to be destroyed to reduce the cost of the genocide on Israel.
Israel appears to be destroying high-rise buildings as part of its displacement efforts and aims to conquer Gaza city. Israeli law prof Eliav Lieblich comments: "17 years in the field and I haven't seen a 'state of law' that conducts itself like this. There isn't a millimetre of legality here."
September 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM
It’s not just that there is no legality here. The Israeli state is at war with the very concept of legality. The idea that there is such a thing as a baseline, fundamental notions such as a human rights etc. - these are to be destroyed to reduce the cost of the genocide on Israel.
Why is it ok for Westerners to level entire residential buildings in Gaza?
September 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Why is it ok for Westerners to level entire residential buildings in Gaza?
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