Olly Cann
@ollycann.bsky.social
Comms Director at Gavi. I look like the guy up there but with a less wrinkly neck. For now.
So sad to read this-she was amazing. What a legacy.
Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91
October 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
So sad to read this-she was amazing. What a legacy.
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"Knocking a hole in Gavi would not only undermine our security at home and result in millions of unnecessary childhood deaths and disablements. It would kick a great hole in the global economy - something that would impact every one of us" - Paul Nuki bit.ly/3FISAyP
Gavi does more than save the lives of children – cutting it will impoverish us all
Trump is poised to stop funding vaccines for developing countries. It’s a huge mistake for MAGA from an economic and security point of view
bit.ly
March 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"Knocking a hole in Gavi would not only undermine our security at home and result in millions of unnecessary childhood deaths and disablements. It would kick a great hole in the global economy - something that would impact every one of us" - Paul Nuki bit.ly/3FISAyP
“In a world of growing uncertainty, the European Union faces a critical choice: lead or follow” - @CharlesGoerens on how #EUPowersGlobalHealth theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/o… @gavi @GlobalFund
https://theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/o…
March 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
“In a world of growing uncertainty, the European Union faces a critical choice: lead or follow” - @CharlesGoerens on how #EUPowersGlobalHealth theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/o… @gavi @GlobalFund
“hoping for the best is a self-defeating strategy unless it is accompanied by preparing for the worst” @gavi CEO @SaniaNishtar on the need to break the cycle of panic and neglect
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Global heath security is national security – and immunisation is our first line of defence
It has only been five years since Covid-19 brought the world to a standstill – is our collective memory really so short?
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“hoping for the best is a self-defeating strategy unless it is accompanied by preparing for the worst” @gavi CEO @SaniaNishtar on the need to break the cycle of panic and neglect
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Powerful editorial in today’s @theguardian.com on why wouldn’t you continue to fund the success story that is global immunisation? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on supporting vaccines: humans can work miracles – so why wouldn’t we? | Editorial
Editorial: Global immunisation programmes are under risk as the US slashes its aid programme and the UK considers cutting funding
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Powerful editorial in today’s @theguardian.com on why wouldn’t you continue to fund the success story that is global immunisation? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How celebrity endorsements can shape public health url:https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/how-celebrity-endorsements-can-shape-public-health
February 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
How celebrity endorsements can shape public health url:https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/how-celebrity-endorsements-can-shape-public-health
“It’s very hard to control cholera when you’re in the middle of a war … That’s where vaccines can be most helpful” @gavi.org’s Allyson Russell on fighting back against the surge in cholera outbreaks www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Dirty water and endless wars: why cholera outbreaks are on the rise again
The number of cases globally has surged since 2021, as war and the climate crisis pile pressure on vaccine supplies
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
“It’s very hard to control cholera when you’re in the middle of a war … That’s where vaccines can be most helpful” @gavi.org’s Allyson Russell on fighting back against the surge in cholera outbreaks www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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At least 242 million students in 85 countries had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events in 2024, including heatwaves, tropical cyclones, storms, floods, and droughts, exacerbating an existing learning crisis, according to new @unicef.org analysis
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
January 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
At least 242 million students in 85 countries had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events in 2024, including heatwaves, tropical cyclones, storms, floods, and droughts, exacerbating an existing learning crisis, according to new @unicef.org analysis
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Don’t know a lot about this field but looks interesting
Phage therapy offers a promising solution to combat antibiotic resistant infections by using viruses that specifically target bacteria. As AMR limits treatment options, its success could become vital for safeguarding global health.
geneticliteracyproject.org/2025/01/21/a...
geneticliteracyproject.org/2025/01/21/a...
Antibiotic resistance may be reversible. Here’s how
eering through his microscope in 1910, Franco-Canadian microbiologist Félix d'Hérelle noticed some “clear spots” in his bacterial cultures, an anomaly
geneticliteracyproject.org
January 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Don’t know a lot about this field but looks interesting
Massive game changer: while vaccines are vital, so is good, effective diagnostics.
Researchers in Zambia and Japan have produced a kit to detect Ebola in minutes.
Here’s how this new tool could be a game-changer in outbreak responses:
Here’s how this new tool could be a game-changer in outbreak responses:
Containing Ebola with fast detection kits
Researchers in Zambia and Japan have produced a kit to detect Ebola virus disease in minutes.
www.gavi.org
January 7, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Massive game changer: while vaccines are vital, so is good, effective diagnostics.
Last year was one of our most impactful years ever. We can go further in ‘25.
January 6, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Last year was one of our most impactful years ever. We can go further in ‘25.
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From record-breaking vaccine rollouts to life-saving emergency responses, 2024 year was a turning point for global immunisation. 💉✨
One big moment? The malaria vaccine began to roll out in 16 countries.
One big moment? The malaria vaccine began to roll out in 16 countries.
January 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
From record-breaking vaccine rollouts to life-saving emergency responses, 2024 year was a turning point for global immunisation. 💉✨
One big moment? The malaria vaccine began to roll out in 16 countries.
One big moment? The malaria vaccine began to roll out in 16 countries.
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A catchy tune and a powerful message: Nigeria’s “No More Zero Dose” song featuring superstar Ali Nuhu is getting families to dance—and to vaccination clinics. Explore the story behind the music: bit.ly/3D7dq9G
In Nigeria, a hit pop song gets families dancing to the immunisation beat
"No More Zero Dose," a catchy track featuring top West and Central African celebrities, is gaining traction among parents.
bit.ly
December 10, 2024 at 10:31 AM
A catchy tune and a powerful message: Nigeria’s “No More Zero Dose” song featuring superstar Ali Nuhu is getting families to dance—and to vaccination clinics. Explore the story behind the music: bit.ly/3D7dq9G
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Ever wondered why walking around museums is weirdly tiring? At normal speed our legs act like pendulums, swinging forward from the hip & saving us a huge amount of energy. In "museum shuffle" our muscles must do ALL the work of constant readjustment. So cake in the cafe is scientifically justified 🥳
December 8, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Ever wondered why walking around museums is weirdly tiring? At normal speed our legs act like pendulums, swinging forward from the hip & saving us a huge amount of energy. In "museum shuffle" our muscles must do ALL the work of constant readjustment. So cake in the cafe is scientifically justified 🥳
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A few more people added to the list. As always, reach out to me if you think I'm missing someone. Gracias!
December 4, 2024 at 8:39 AM
A few more people added to the list. As always, reach out to me if you think I'm missing someone. Gracias!
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The skull nebula
Image credit:- NASA Hubble
Image credit:- NASA Hubble
December 1, 2024 at 8:33 PM
The skull nebula
Image credit:- NASA Hubble
Image credit:- NASA Hubble
Sierra Leone lost 7% of its health workers in one year from Ebola. As this piece by @katlay.bsky.social shows, the scars are still evident which makes it even more important it's never allowed to happen again www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Ten years ago Ebola tore through Sierra Leone. Can a vaccine drive stop history repeating itself?
Memories of 2014, when the disease ravaged west Africa, are raw, while risk remains high. This week the first ever nationwide prevention programme begins – and doctors hope it will be enough to fend o...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Sierra Leone lost 7% of its health workers in one year from Ebola. As this piece by @katlay.bsky.social shows, the scars are still evident which makes it even more important it's never allowed to happen again www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Big welcome to @derricksimgavi.bsky.social - joining today!
November 25, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Big welcome to @derricksimgavi.bsky.social - joining today!
Gavi now on Bluesky!
Hi Bluesky! 👋
For nearly 25 years, we’ve worked to ensure life-saving vaccines reach everyone, everywhere, helping to protect almost half the world’s children every single year.
Follow us for inspiring health stories, science-backed insights and proof that #VaccinesWork.
For nearly 25 years, we’ve worked to ensure life-saving vaccines reach everyone, everywhere, helping to protect almost half the world’s children every single year.
Follow us for inspiring health stories, science-backed insights and proof that #VaccinesWork.
November 25, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Gavi now on Bluesky!
Love this
A women-led team of 20, working remotely, is showing up a trillion dollar megacorp. Truly inspiring.
November 22, 2024 at 5:34 AM
Love this
“From my point of view, Bluesky, in particular — a site that functions a lot like pre-Musk Twitter — quite suddenly has reached critical mass”https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/opinion/columnists/elon-musk-twitter-bluesky.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
Opinion | The Dollar Still Has Its Mojo. X, Not So Much.
Ruining a network is hard, but Elon Musk shows it’s possible.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 6:18 AM
“From my point of view, Bluesky, in particular — a site that functions a lot like pre-Musk Twitter — quite suddenly has reached critical mass”https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/opinion/columnists/elon-musk-twitter-bluesky.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
Joined this place today and all in all going well. 3 followers already (thanks guys 😊). Wish I hadn’t ticked sports as an interest as I’m getting a lot of American football and so far nothing on Fulham FC.
November 18, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Joined this place today and all in all going well. 3 followers already (thanks guys 😊). Wish I hadn’t ticked sports as an interest as I’m getting a lot of American football and so far nothing on Fulham FC.