50 African countries have successfully eliminated an #NTD – a great step forward.

However, 600 million Africans are still affected by NTDs, and we must continue working to eradicate these diseases.

Dr. Carol Karutu at The END Fund explains why. 👇

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It was an honor to attend the WomenLift Health Conference and to discuss the critical role of allies in global health and #ReimaginingLeadership . 👩‍⚕️

As allies, it's our responsibility to amplify women's voices and champion equality in healthcare leadership in Africa. ♀️

Great to see Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) commit $4.5m towards #SustainableDevelopment in African cities, focusing on enhancing:

🚰 Water & Sanitation

🌍 Climate Change Mitigation

🌊 Coastal Resilience

A significant push for a sustainable future for #AllAfricans .

afrik21.africa/en/africa-4-5m…

After #WorldHealthDay , we know that improving healthcare access is vital for creating equitable #HealthSystems .

Great to see PEPFAR delivering 24,000+ doses of injectable #PrEP across Africa, ensuring that #HIV prevention reaches those in need. 💉

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In Kenya, the Maasai people have long maintained a traditional lifestyle adapted to the dry environment.

When the country faced its biggest drought in 40 yrs, they began fighting to reclaim their lives & livelihoods.

More in our #ClimateActionExplained : bit.ly/4cv6EaV

timbuktoo is investing in African startups talents to build a better #FutureForAll ! Google SVP James Manyika highlighted the boundless opportunities #AI offers for advancing the SDGs, during the launch of #timbuktoo at World Economic Forum in Davos.

Thrilled to be attending this year's WomenLift Health Conference.

Looking forward to discussions on underrepresentation in health leadership and more.

Addressing these issues is vital for fostering inclusivity and empowering women leaders in Africa. ♀️

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I'm looking forward to participating in the WomenLift Health underrepresentation of Women in Africa's health sector and examining our roles as allies and advocates. #ReimaginingLeadership 🚺

Thrilled to be attending this year's WomenLift Health Conference. Looking forward to discussions on underrepresentation in health leadership and more.

Addressing these issues is vital for fostering inclusivity and empowering women leaders in Africa. ♀️

wlhgconference.org

Encouraging progress in prioritizing women's and children's health in Nigeria. 👩🏾‍🍼

With ongoing support from Rotary International in Nigeria, a new initiative spanning 2023-2025 targets child and #Maternal mortality, striving to enhance overall health outcomes.

nairametrics.com/2024/03/18/rot…

#AgriFood systems are more than just farming; they're a gateway to jobs for youth, food security, & climate action innovation.

Let's cultivate a future where agriculture thrives, helping our youth achieve their true potential. 🌱💼

Long-acting, injectable HIV prevention is set to be rolled-out widely in Africa, 'turning history on its head' - thks to PEPFAR 👏🏾👏🏾
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Women’s economic power is critical to driving economic, health, & development outcomes—and removing barriers to women’s full economic empowerment is a necessary step to seeing real change in the world.

Melinda French Gates & economist Claudia Goldin discuss this:

gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles…

Exciting advancements continue in the fight against #Malaria .
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has laid out innovations such as vaccine optimization, next-gen vaccines, mosquito control, and new antimalarial drugs paving the way to end this deadly disease.
Read more. 👇🏾
gavi.org/vaccineswork/f…

Exceptional individuals are making significant strides in groundbreaking initiatives.

These innovations, including higher-yield cattle breeding, improved sanitation facilities, and newborn care methods, hold the potential for millions across the continent. 💡

An enlightening piece by Jean Kaseya emphasizes the need for a united Africa in the upcoming pandemic treaty negotiations. 🌍

Prioritizing Africa's needs and lessons learned from past experiences will ensure equity in pandemic responses and resilience.

africacdc.org/news-item/opin…

Great to see Heifer International's impactful efforts in enhancing smallholder farmers' productivity in Africa.

Their innovative mechanization initiative has revolutionized farmers' livelihoods, providing them with tech-driven solutions and catalytic financing. 🌱

capitalfm.co.ke/business/2024/…

We have made incredible progress in the fight against #polio across Africa. 🌍

Our last major hurdle is the complete eradication of this disease and we need a sustained and collaborative effort to do so. #endpolio

About 10.6 million tuberculosis (TB) cases are reported worldwide each year and 3,560 people die of the disease each day.

On this #WorldTBDay , learn more about our work to reduce the burden of TB globally: gates.ly/4argWXZ