Joanna Ehrlich
@joannaehrlich.bsky.social
TB professional and advocate. Research project manager at ISGlobal for Stool4TB and TB-QUEST.
Dark days to come in global health.
New study in @thelancet.com | #USAID cuts could cause an additional 14 million deaths by 2030. There would be dramatic setbacks for #HIV, #malaria, #TB and #ChildHealth.
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USAID cuts threaten 14mn extra deaths by 2030, warns study
Slashed US aid agency’s funding is expected to harm the fight against diseases including malaria and HIV/Aids
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July 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Dark days to come in global health.
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Comment published today, World #TB Day, in @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social about a phenotype of early #TB (bac-confirmed, lack of symptoms, chest X ray without abnormalities)
@mtbi.bsky.social @isglobal.bsky.social @joannaehrlich.bsky.social @clarasuner.bsky.social
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@mtbi.bsky.social @isglobal.bsky.social @joannaehrlich.bsky.social @clarasuner.bsky.social
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Unveiling a hidden phenotype of early tuberculosis
Tuberculosis remains a major global health threat. Global prevalence surveys show
that almost 63% of people with bacteriologically confirmed tuberculosis report no
cough, and around 28% report no symp...
www.thelancet.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Comment published today, World #TB Day, in @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social about a phenotype of early #TB (bac-confirmed, lack of symptoms, chest X ray without abnormalities)
@mtbi.bsky.social @isglobal.bsky.social @joannaehrlich.bsky.social @clarasuner.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
@mtbi.bsky.social @isglobal.bsky.social @joannaehrlich.bsky.social @clarasuner.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Today my father wrote an op ed for @startribune.com.
Indeed, his 20’s were spent hitchhiking across America & protesting the Vietnam war. Nowadays he’s pragmatic, intentional, and protests with his pen.
He’s seen dark days in the US, so his optimism today inspires me. May it do the same for you.
Indeed, his 20’s were spent hitchhiking across America & protesting the Vietnam war. Nowadays he’s pragmatic, intentional, and protests with his pen.
He’s seen dark days in the US, so his optimism today inspires me. May it do the same for you.
February 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Today my father wrote an op ed for @startribune.com.
Indeed, his 20’s were spent hitchhiking across America & protesting the Vietnam war. Nowadays he’s pragmatic, intentional, and protests with his pen.
He’s seen dark days in the US, so his optimism today inspires me. May it do the same for you.
Indeed, his 20’s were spent hitchhiking across America & protesting the Vietnam war. Nowadays he’s pragmatic, intentional, and protests with his pen.
He’s seen dark days in the US, so his optimism today inspires me. May it do the same for you.
The horrific consequences of Trump 2.0 are being felt around the world. Deeply concerned for our patients and partners in Manhiça. Unnecessary suffering at the hands of American ignorance.
I can confirm that #tuberculosis control activities supported by USAID in the district of Manhiça @mtbi.bsky.social , #Mozambique, have been halted.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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US issues new waiver for humanitarian aid amid freeze
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver on Tuesday for life-saving humanitarian assistance during a 90-day pause in foreign aid while Washington undertakes a review, according to a State Department memo seen by Reuters.
www.reuters.com
January 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The horrific consequences of Trump 2.0 are being felt around the world. Deeply concerned for our patients and partners in Manhiça. Unnecessary suffering at the hands of American ignorance.
WINTER IS HERE.
A snapshot from Hernando del Portillo’s great presentation at @isglobal.org scientific retreat. A powerful image that stimulated dialogue among researchers about the challenges at hand now that the Trump/Elon/RFK Jr era is upon us.
A snapshot from Hernando del Portillo’s great presentation at @isglobal.org scientific retreat. A powerful image that stimulated dialogue among researchers about the challenges at hand now that the Trump/Elon/RFK Jr era is upon us.
January 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
WINTER IS HERE.
A snapshot from Hernando del Portillo’s great presentation at @isglobal.org scientific retreat. A powerful image that stimulated dialogue among researchers about the challenges at hand now that the Trump/Elon/RFK Jr era is upon us.
A snapshot from Hernando del Portillo’s great presentation at @isglobal.org scientific retreat. A powerful image that stimulated dialogue among researchers about the challenges at hand now that the Trump/Elon/RFK Jr era is upon us.
Reposted by Joanna Ehrlich
How will the change in US administration affect Global Health Research funding? Initial news are concerning...
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Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring
Researchers facing
www.science.org
January 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
How will the change in US administration affect Global Health Research funding? Initial news are concerning...
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Reposted by Joanna Ehrlich
The spread of health misinformation and disinformation poses a serious threat to public health.
How can we respond to the danger and combat the tide of misinformation and disinformation to protect public health?
Find out more in our latest Editorial: tinyurl.com/mtf95p25
How can we respond to the danger and combat the tide of misinformation and disinformation to protect public health?
Find out more in our latest Editorial: tinyurl.com/mtf95p25
January 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The spread of health misinformation and disinformation poses a serious threat to public health.
How can we respond to the danger and combat the tide of misinformation and disinformation to protect public health?
Find out more in our latest Editorial: tinyurl.com/mtf95p25
How can we respond to the danger and combat the tide of misinformation and disinformation to protect public health?
Find out more in our latest Editorial: tinyurl.com/mtf95p25