Yakubu (Yaks)
@yakubu.bsky.social
I strive to know more about people, systems, relationships, and rules that are necessary for upholding health equity and social justice
Indeed. I have come to appreciate the power of a sound narrative. Acknowledging people's capabilities and capacity goes a long way.
Uganda stopped a Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in under 3 months.
No chaos. Just fast action, local leadership, and a rapidly implemented vaccine trial.
Maybe the problem isn’t capacity in Africa after all—maybe it’s the story we keep telling about it.
open.substack.com/pub/bktitanj...
No chaos. Just fast action, local leadership, and a rapidly implemented vaccine trial.
Maybe the problem isn’t capacity in Africa after all—maybe it’s the story we keep telling about it.
open.substack.com/pub/bktitanj...
Africa’s Outbreak Response Is the Global Standard Now
From outbreak containment to clinical innovation, African nations are setting new global standards for success
open.substack.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Indeed. I have come to appreciate the power of a sound narrative. Acknowledging people's capabilities and capacity goes a long way.
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I'm happy to announce that my book, "The Foreign Gaze: Essays on Global Health", is now out!
You can order the print copy and download the e-copy (open access) here: www.editions.ird.fr/produit/728/...
The book comes with a playlist for your listening pleasure: open.spotify.com/playlist/5K5...
You can order the print copy and download the e-copy (open access) here: www.editions.ird.fr/produit/728/...
The book comes with a playlist for your listening pleasure: open.spotify.com/playlist/5K5...
November 18, 2024 at 10:35 PM
I'm happy to announce that my book, "The Foreign Gaze: Essays on Global Health", is now out!
You can order the print copy and download the e-copy (open access) here: www.editions.ird.fr/produit/728/...
The book comes with a playlist for your listening pleasure: open.spotify.com/playlist/5K5...
You can order the print copy and download the e-copy (open access) here: www.editions.ird.fr/produit/728/...
The book comes with a playlist for your listening pleasure: open.spotify.com/playlist/5K5...
"Theory is present at all stages of the research process. When we observe phenomena, we do so through the lens of established research traditions and paradigms of thought. Data are merely traces and representations of social reality guided by theory." Rawlings et al. #SNA
November 26, 2023 at 3:55 AM
"Theory is present at all stages of the research process. When we observe phenomena, we do so through the lens of established research traditions and paradigms of thought. Data are merely traces and representations of social reality guided by theory." Rawlings et al. #SNA