Özge Tunçalp
@otuncalp.bsky.social
Executive Director, itmantwerp.bsky.social
Opinions my own.
Opinions my own.
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🦴"I feel like my bones are breaking." That's how bad dengue can be. Meet this rising global threat on our podcast Transmission.
👉 open.spotify.com/show/1V1sqmb...
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June 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🦴"I feel like my bones are breaking." That's how bad dengue can be. Meet this rising global threat on our podcast Transmission.
👉 open.spotify.com/show/1V1sqmb...
👉 open.spotify.com/show/1V1sqmb...
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📈Dengue is on the rise. Can we outsmart the mosquitoes that spread it? Find the answers in our podcast Transmission. 🎧 www.itg.be/nl/health-st...
June 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📈Dengue is on the rise. Can we outsmart the mosquitoes that spread it? Find the answers in our podcast Transmission. 🎧 www.itg.be/nl/health-st...
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🦟 Our MEMO+ project in @brusselstimes.com!
Tiger mosquito alert: Belgians urged to be vigilant
Tiger mosquito alert: Belgians urged to be vigilant
www.brusselstimes.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🦟 Our MEMO+ project in @brusselstimes.com!
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"Maternal mortality is not just a health system challenge; it is a mirror reflecting global inequities."
The World Health Assembly 2025 presents a renewed opportunity to build a sustainable model for global maternal health
#WHA78
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
The World Health Assembly 2025 presents a renewed opportunity to build a sustainable model for global maternal health
#WHA78
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
May 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"Maternal mortality is not just a health system challenge; it is a mirror reflecting global inequities."
The World Health Assembly 2025 presents a renewed opportunity to build a sustainable model for global maternal health
#WHA78
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
The World Health Assembly 2025 presents a renewed opportunity to build a sustainable model for global maternal health
#WHA78
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
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💊 What happens when war dismantles a nation's healthcare system? Pharmacist and researcher @salehaljadeeah.bsky.social has seen the answer firsthand in Syria. Read his story about resilience, hope and the fight for a better future in a war-affected setting:
👉 www.itg.be/en/health-st...
👉 www.itg.be/en/health-st...
April 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
💊 What happens when war dismantles a nation's healthcare system? Pharmacist and researcher @salehaljadeeah.bsky.social has seen the answer firsthand in Syria. Read his story about resilience, hope and the fight for a better future in a war-affected setting:
👉 www.itg.be/en/health-st...
👉 www.itg.be/en/health-st...
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Inequities in #spatial access to childbirth care in Conakry, Guinea. Published in Nature Cities
► Disparities in #geographic access to facilities providing childbirth care
► Driven by skewed spatial distribution of facilities, heavy traffic & socio-economic disadvantage
doi.org/10.1038/s442...
► Disparities in #geographic access to facilities providing childbirth care
► Driven by skewed spatial distribution of facilities, heavy traffic & socio-economic disadvantage
doi.org/10.1038/s442...
April 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Inequities in #spatial access to childbirth care in Conakry, Guinea. Published in Nature Cities
► Disparities in #geographic access to facilities providing childbirth care
► Driven by skewed spatial distribution of facilities, heavy traffic & socio-economic disadvantage
doi.org/10.1038/s442...
► Disparities in #geographic access to facilities providing childbirth care
► Driven by skewed spatial distribution of facilities, heavy traffic & socio-economic disadvantage
doi.org/10.1038/s442...
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Treatments for mpox are needed. In this trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tecovirimat did not lead to faster resolution of mpox lesions than placebo in patients with clade I MPXV infection. Full PALM007 trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/3Yy3u0C
#MedSky #IDSky
#MedSky #IDSky
April 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Treatments for mpox are needed. In this trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tecovirimat did not lead to faster resolution of mpox lesions than placebo in patients with clade I MPXV infection. Full PALM007 trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/3Yy3u0C
#MedSky #IDSky
#MedSky #IDSky
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@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 3:12 AM
@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.
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🌍Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of the DRC’s leading voices in epidemiology!
ITM-alumnus Dr Placide Mbala will hold a seminar in French about "the challenges of integrating disease prevention and control methods: Example of Mpox in the DRC."
👉 shorturl.at/kxlF6
ITM-alumnus Dr Placide Mbala will hold a seminar in French about "the challenges of integrating disease prevention and control methods: Example of Mpox in the DRC."
👉 shorturl.at/kxlF6
April 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🌍Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of the DRC’s leading voices in epidemiology!
ITM-alumnus Dr Placide Mbala will hold a seminar in French about "the challenges of integrating disease prevention and control methods: Example of Mpox in the DRC."
👉 shorturl.at/kxlF6
ITM-alumnus Dr Placide Mbala will hold a seminar in French about "the challenges of integrating disease prevention and control methods: Example of Mpox in the DRC."
👉 shorturl.at/kxlF6
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𝗣𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗯-𝗦𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮
A (renewed) call to create geolocated, comprehensive, updated, openly licensed dataset of health facilities in SSA.
In #BMCMedicine! bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#GISchat #GeoSky #GeoHealth, @itmantwerp.bsky.social
A (renewed) call to create geolocated, comprehensive, updated, openly licensed dataset of health facilities in SSA.
In #BMCMedicine! bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#GISchat #GeoSky #GeoHealth, @itmantwerp.bsky.social
Putting health facilities on the map: a renewed call to create geolocated, comprehensive, updated, openly licensed dataset of health facilities in sub-Saharan African countries - BMC Medicine
Background Healthcare service provision, planning, and management depend on the availability of a geolocated, up-to-date, comprehensive health facility database (HFDB) to adequately meet a population’...
bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com
April 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
𝗣𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗯-𝗦𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮
A (renewed) call to create geolocated, comprehensive, updated, openly licensed dataset of health facilities in SSA.
In #BMCMedicine! bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#GISchat #GeoSky #GeoHealth, @itmantwerp.bsky.social
A (renewed) call to create geolocated, comprehensive, updated, openly licensed dataset of health facilities in SSA.
In #BMCMedicine! bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#GISchat #GeoSky #GeoHealth, @itmantwerp.bsky.social
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🪰 Did you know that tsetseflies are attracted to royal blue? And did you know that season 3 of Transmission is out?! 🤩
Join the fight against the world's most mysterious and deadly diseases and listen on your favorite podcast platform.
🎧 www.itg.be/nl/health-st...
Join the fight against the world's most mysterious and deadly diseases and listen on your favorite podcast platform.
🎧 www.itg.be/nl/health-st...
April 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🪰 Did you know that tsetseflies are attracted to royal blue? And did you know that season 3 of Transmission is out?! 🤩
Join the fight against the world's most mysterious and deadly diseases and listen on your favorite podcast platform.
🎧 www.itg.be/nl/health-st...
Join the fight against the world's most mysterious and deadly diseases and listen on your favorite podcast platform.
🎧 www.itg.be/nl/health-st...
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💪🌍 Strengthening partnerships is essential for tackling global health challenges. We met with @enabel.be to discuss how our collaboration can continue to thrive. It was a pleasure to exchange insights with @jeanvanwetter.bsky.social & Evelien Masschelein 🤝 @otuncalp.bsky.social & Wouter Boesman.
April 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
💪🌍 Strengthening partnerships is essential for tackling global health challenges. We met with @enabel.be to discuss how our collaboration can continue to thrive. It was a pleasure to exchange insights with @jeanvanwetter.bsky.social & Evelien Masschelein 🤝 @otuncalp.bsky.social & Wouter Boesman.
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👋🧡 A heartfelt farewell to our Outgoing Director Prof Em Lut Lynen! Her dedication to ITM and her impactful contributions to global health have truly left a mark. We are immensely grateful for her leadership and wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life. ✨
March 31, 2025 at 1:49 PM
👋🧡 A heartfelt farewell to our Outgoing Director Prof Em Lut Lynen! Her dedication to ITM and her impactful contributions to global health have truly left a mark. We are immensely grateful for her leadership and wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life. ✨
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🤝🌍 Strengthening strategic partnerships for global health! Our ITM delegation engaged with the @ec.europa.eu to reinforce strategic collaborations. A heartfelt thanks to EDCTP and the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation for the valuable and forward-looking discussions!
March 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🤝🌍 Strengthening strategic partnerships for global health! Our ITM delegation engaged with the @ec.europa.eu to reinforce strategic collaborations. A heartfelt thanks to EDCTP and the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation for the valuable and forward-looking discussions!
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Is Global Health Security Worth 0.01% of Our GDP? After #US withdrew support for #HIV #TB #malaria programs, we call for action to protect & replenish the #GlobalFund, with equitable financial contributions from all countries @itmantwerp.bsky.social @ssrn.bsky.social papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Is Global Health Security Worth 0.01% of Our Gross Domestic Product?
<p><span>The global health responses to HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria have long been supported by the United States (US) through significant financial com
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March 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Is Global Health Security Worth 0.01% of Our GDP? After #US withdrew support for #HIV #TB #malaria programs, we call for action to protect & replenish the #GlobalFund, with equitable financial contributions from all countries @itmantwerp.bsky.social @ssrn.bsky.social papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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💡🤩 Passionate about transforming research into real-world impact? We're looking for an Innovation Developer to co-create pathways for inclusive health innovations. Join us in making global health solutions more accessible and equitable. Apply now – deadline: 20/3!
👉 www.itg.be/en/jobs-and-...
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March 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
💡🤩 Passionate about transforming research into real-world impact? We're looking for an Innovation Developer to co-create pathways for inclusive health innovations. Join us in making global health solutions more accessible and equitable. Apply now – deadline: 20/3!
👉 www.itg.be/en/jobs-and-...
👉 www.itg.be/en/jobs-and-...
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🌍🤝 We were honored to welcome H.E. Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus, Ambassador of Namibia, to discuss our contributions to tropical medicine and health research. This engagement opened doors for potential collaborations in infectious disease outbreak research and health care logistics and innovation. ✨
February 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🌍🤝 We were honored to welcome H.E. Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus, Ambassador of Namibia, to discuss our contributions to tropical medicine and health research. This engagement opened doors for potential collaborations in infectious disease outbreak research and health care logistics and innovation. ✨
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🚨 What happens when vital health data disappears? The suspension of USAID funding for the DHS Program threatens global health monitoring, policymaking, and life-saving interventions. We must restore funding before this loss impacts millions. Share with your network!
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February 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🚨 What happens when vital health data disappears? The suspension of USAID funding for the DHS Program threatens global health monitoring, policymaking, and life-saving interventions. We must restore funding before this loss impacts millions. Share with your network!
www.itg.be/en/health-st...
www.itg.be/en/health-st...
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🎉 Women belong in science! Join us in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11/2 with ITM PhD alumna Ibukun Abejirinde and
@esawah.bsky.social (moderator). She’ll share her inspiring journey in research, science, and academia. Register now! 👉 itg.be/en/events/al...
@esawah.bsky.social (moderator). She’ll share her inspiring journey in research, science, and academia. Register now! 👉 itg.be/en/events/al...
February 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🎉 Women belong in science! Join us in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11/2 with ITM PhD alumna Ibukun Abejirinde and
@esawah.bsky.social (moderator). She’ll share her inspiring journey in research, science, and academia. Register now! 👉 itg.be/en/events/al...
@esawah.bsky.social (moderator). She’ll share her inspiring journey in research, science, and academia. Register now! 👉 itg.be/en/events/al...