Noor Shakfeh / نور شقفة
@nshakfeh.bsky.social
Biosecurity, Diplomacy, Economics, Geopolitics, Global Health, Governance, Risk. Syrian-American. Trying to make the world a better place. Views my own.
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Hello friends and colleagues! It’s great to see you here. I work at the intersection of public health (infectious disease) and political risk to make the world a better place. I focus on the future, particularly making global health sustainable, AI, venture, and diplomacy for multilateral reform.
But I honestly just want to be in Syria 💚
Excited to share I’ve started law school. From post-conflict health policy to pandemic diplomacy to my patented AI-powered resilience platform, I've always worked to build better systems. I'm thrilled to deepen that work and expand its impact through law. Also, pushing for nine.
August 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
But I honestly just want to be in Syria 💚
Excited to share I’ve started law school. From post-conflict health policy to pandemic diplomacy to my patented AI-powered resilience platform, I've always worked to build better systems. I'm thrilled to deepen that work and expand its impact through law. Also, pushing for nine.
August 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Excited to share I’ve started law school. From post-conflict health policy to pandemic diplomacy to my patented AI-powered resilience platform, I've always worked to build better systems. I'm thrilled to deepen that work and expand its impact through law. Also, pushing for nine.
16 years later, the end of exile 🇸🇾 💚
July 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
16 years later, the end of exile 🇸🇾 💚
I spent 4 years, from in and outside of government, working with so many others to make the world safer from pandemics. We’ve amended the IHRs, secured a high-level meeting at the UN, and established a pandemic fund. Today, the journey ends with the pandemic treaty “Green.” 💚🥹
@who.int Member States made history today by reaching consensus on a proposed #PandemicAccord: www.who.int/news/item/16...
I thank national negotiators for their foresight, commitment and tireless work. We look forward to #WHA78 where countries will consider the agreement for final adoption.
I thank national negotiators for their foresight, commitment and tireless work. We look forward to #WHA78 where countries will consider the agreement for final adoption.
April 16, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I spent 4 years, from in and outside of government, working with so many others to make the world safer from pandemics. We’ve amended the IHRs, secured a high-level meeting at the UN, and established a pandemic fund. Today, the journey ends with the pandemic treaty “Green.” 💚🥹
Syrians continue their effort to lift the pause on U.S. foreign assistance to Syria and humanity. Grateful to Raed AlSaleh of the 4x Nobel Peace Prize nominated White Helmets for joining our humanitarian delegation.
U.S. foreign aid is irreplaceable, and we’re better for it. Let’s stick together.
U.S. foreign aid is irreplaceable, and we’re better for it. Let’s stick together.
February 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Syrians continue their effort to lift the pause on U.S. foreign assistance to Syria and humanity. Grateful to Raed AlSaleh of the 4x Nobel Peace Prize nominated White Helmets for joining our humanitarian delegation.
U.S. foreign aid is irreplaceable, and we’re better for it. Let’s stick together.
U.S. foreign aid is irreplaceable, and we’re better for it. Let’s stick together.
Today, I submitted a summary and assessment of the impacts of Assad regime's war tactics on healthcare and public health to UN colleagues with ideas for reform. I hope it can be a small step towards justice for all Syrians who've suffered immeasurably and a path to Never Again.
January 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Today, I submitted a summary and assessment of the impacts of Assad regime's war tactics on healthcare and public health to UN colleagues with ideas for reform. I hope it can be a small step towards justice for all Syrians who've suffered immeasurably and a path to Never Again.
Reposted by Noor Shakfeh / نور شقفة
In 2025, the 🌍 is not ready to tackle another pandemic threat.
As @theindpanel.bsky.social Co-Chairs found in their last report "No Time to Gamble", the world lacks:
➡️ political leadership
➡️ monitoring and accountability
➡️ equitable access
➡️ preparedness and emergency funding
bit.ly/4gzYKyL
As @theindpanel.bsky.social Co-Chairs found in their last report "No Time to Gamble", the world lacks:
➡️ political leadership
➡️ monitoring and accountability
➡️ equitable access
➡️ preparedness and emergency funding
bit.ly/4gzYKyL
Are we ready for another pandemic?
After Covid-19, world leaders agreed to work together to strengthen global health systems, but negotiations on a new agreement have stalled
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January 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
In 2025, the 🌍 is not ready to tackle another pandemic threat.
As @theindpanel.bsky.social Co-Chairs found in their last report "No Time to Gamble", the world lacks:
➡️ political leadership
➡️ monitoring and accountability
➡️ equitable access
➡️ preparedness and emergency funding
bit.ly/4gzYKyL
As @theindpanel.bsky.social Co-Chairs found in their last report "No Time to Gamble", the world lacks:
➡️ political leadership
➡️ monitoring and accountability
➡️ equitable access
➡️ preparedness and emergency funding
bit.ly/4gzYKyL
Happy New Year! May the new year be bright, light, and full of success and happiness. Let's make 2025 great for ourselves and the world.
December 31, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Happy New Year! May the new year be bright, light, and full of success and happiness. Let's make 2025 great for ourselves and the world.
Now that we can speak to each other without fear, I started a family member chat with growing global membership. Everyone circles their place on the family tree to introduce themselves and learn of relatives. The elders send audios saying how much they miss each other.
My heart is so full 🥹💚
My heart is so full 🥹💚
December 27, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Now that we can speak to each other without fear, I started a family member chat with growing global membership. Everyone circles their place on the family tree to introduce themselves and learn of relatives. The elders send audios saying how much they miss each other.
My heart is so full 🥹💚
My heart is so full 🥹💚
Chanukkah Sameach, and Happy Christmas to all those who celebrate! 🎉 🕎 🎅🏻
December 27, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Chanukkah Sameach, and Happy Christmas to all those who celebrate! 🎉 🕎 🎅🏻
New from us at Syria PH Network
See this rapid review of #infectious diseases priorities in #Syria given recent #political changes which affect #vaccination #health & #outbreaks across the country. #IDPs & #returnees are at high risk for #outbreaks
www.syriahealthnetwork.org/operational-...
See this rapid review of #infectious diseases priorities in #Syria given recent #political changes which affect #vaccination #health & #outbreaks across the country. #IDPs & #returnees are at high risk for #outbreaks
www.syriahealthnetwork.org/operational-...
Operational Public Health Considerations focused on Infectious Diseases in the evolving Syrian context - a rapid review
On 8th December 2024, the Assad regime fell, leaving the country devastated by years of protracted conflict and widespread damage to infrastructure, including health and public health infrastructure. ...
www.syriahealthnetwork.org
December 18, 2024 at 3:23 PM
New from us at Syria PH Network
See this rapid review of #infectious diseases priorities in #Syria given recent #political changes which affect #vaccination #health & #outbreaks across the country. #IDPs & #returnees are at high risk for #outbreaks
www.syriahealthnetwork.org/operational-...
See this rapid review of #infectious diseases priorities in #Syria given recent #political changes which affect #vaccination #health & #outbreaks across the country. #IDPs & #returnees are at high risk for #outbreaks
www.syriahealthnetwork.org/operational-...
Reposted by Noor Shakfeh / نور شقفة
Freedom isn't free, and Syrians have paid a heavy price to send Bashar al-Assad and his murderous, authoritarian government packing. Syrians have hard work ahead to rebuild their institutions, economy, and security, but the future of Syria must be theirs to decide.
December 10, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Freedom isn't free, and Syrians have paid a heavy price to send Bashar al-Assad and his murderous, authoritarian government packing. Syrians have hard work ahead to rebuild their institutions, economy, and security, but the future of Syria must be theirs to decide.
Justice is a process that often takes a long time. But every step towards it is healing and important. Grateful for this.
⚖️BIG ACCOUNTABILITY NEWS: An indictment has been unsealed in the US today accusing two high-ranking Syrian regime officials of engaging in a conspiracy to commit cruel and inhuman treatment of civilian detainees, including US citizens, during the course of the Syrian war.
December 10, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Justice is a process that often takes a long time. But every step towards it is healing and important. Grateful for this.
Reposted by Noor Shakfeh / نور شقفة
You really should read this piece by @kshaheen.bsky.social if you haven’t
December 8, 2024 at 10:24 PM
You really should read this piece by @kshaheen.bsky.social if you haven’t
I close my eyes to sleep and tears stream down anyway. This regime has stolen our loved ones from us and forced us to navigate political and humanitarian turmoil for decades.
Syrians finally have another choice - another chance. We have to help them.
Syrians finally have another choice - another chance. We have to help them.
December 8, 2024 at 7:08 AM
I close my eyes to sleep and tears stream down anyway. This regime has stolen our loved ones from us and forced us to navigate political and humanitarian turmoil for decades.
Syrians finally have another choice - another chance. We have to help them.
Syrians finally have another choice - another chance. We have to help them.
Reposted by Noor Shakfeh / نور شقفة
News reports and posts will never allow people to understand what it means to see Hama liberated from the Assad regime.
We worry tomorrow, we always work to hold all power accountable.
But today, only tears and love for all Syrians…because Hama is free.
We worry tomorrow, we always work to hold all power accountable.
But today, only tears and love for all Syrians…because Hama is free.
December 5, 2024 at 1:56 PM
News reports and posts will never allow people to understand what it means to see Hama liberated from the Assad regime.
We worry tomorrow, we always work to hold all power accountable.
But today, only tears and love for all Syrians…because Hama is free.
We worry tomorrow, we always work to hold all power accountable.
But today, only tears and love for all Syrians…because Hama is free.
Even in America, the extent to which Syrians have been shaped by war is stunning:
-My dad was a Hama Massacre asylee.
-I heard the bombings during the 2006 war
- My family members have been detained, tortured, and killed
-I delivered humanitarian aid in Idlib
It's paralyzing. I need a break.
-My dad was a Hama Massacre asylee.
-I heard the bombings during the 2006 war
- My family members have been detained, tortured, and killed
-I delivered humanitarian aid in Idlib
It's paralyzing. I need a break.
December 2, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Even in America, the extent to which Syrians have been shaped by war is stunning:
-My dad was a Hama Massacre asylee.
-I heard the bombings during the 2006 war
- My family members have been detained, tortured, and killed
-I delivered humanitarian aid in Idlib
It's paralyzing. I need a break.
-My dad was a Hama Massacre asylee.
-I heard the bombings during the 2006 war
- My family members have been detained, tortured, and killed
-I delivered humanitarian aid in Idlib
It's paralyzing. I need a break.
Only 5 days ago…
Sitting with my cousins today for Thanksgiving, they described the moment the tanks rolled into our city to crush the Syrian uprising, how they quickly packed whatever they could to calmly leave, and their painful asylum process.
These issues feel far away, but they’re not. 💔
These issues feel far away, but they’re not. 💔
November 30, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Only 5 days ago…
Sitting with my cousins today for Thanksgiving, they described the moment the tanks rolled into our city to crush the Syrian uprising, how they quickly packed whatever they could to calmly leave, and their painful asylum process.
These issues feel far away, but they’re not. 💔
These issues feel far away, but they’re not. 💔
November 25, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Sitting with my cousins today for Thanksgiving, they described the moment the tanks rolled into our city to crush the Syrian uprising, how they quickly packed whatever they could to calmly leave, and their painful asylum process.
These issues feel far away, but they’re not. 💔
These issues feel far away, but they’re not. 💔
Reposted by Noor Shakfeh / نور شقفة
This is a very interesting ODNI file from 2016, i.e. two years prior to Skripal. It points to the risk of Russian assassination using chemical or biological agents "with lower risk of attribution" www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
November 22, 2024 at 4:45 PM
This is a very interesting ODNI file from 2016, i.e. two years prior to Skripal. It points to the risk of Russian assassination using chemical or biological agents "with lower risk of attribution" www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
“A hallmark of the conflict in Lebanon is how destructive it has been to health care,” highlighting that 47 percent of these attacks “have proven fatal to at least one health worker or patient”
www.arabnews.com/node/2580411...
www.arabnews.com/node/2580411...
226 health workers killed in Lebanon since Oct. 7: WHO
GENEVA: Nearly 230 health workers have been killed in Lebanon since the start of Israel’s war in Gaza following the Oct. 7 attacks last year, the World Health Organization said. In total, the UN healt...
www.arabnews.com
November 22, 2024 at 11:14 PM
“A hallmark of the conflict in Lebanon is how destructive it has been to health care,” highlighting that 47 percent of these attacks “have proven fatal to at least one health worker or patient”
www.arabnews.com/node/2580411...
www.arabnews.com/node/2580411...
Building on previous work, researchers in ACS Infectious Diseases have demonstrated a potential antibacterial treatment from a modified darobactin, a compound originally from a bacterium.
phys.org/news/2024-11...
phys.org/news/2024-11...
phys.org
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Building on previous work, researchers in ACS Infectious Diseases have demonstrated a potential antibacterial treatment from a modified darobactin, a compound originally from a bacterium.
phys.org/news/2024-11...
phys.org/news/2024-11...
