🌍 Big moment for global health.
WHO leadership is in Germany for talks that could reshape funding, governance, and pandemic preparedness.
The future of multilateral health cooperation is on the line.
✍️ Elaine Ruth Fletcher
@drtedros.who.int @who.int
“We are not a temporary fix. We are the foundation.”
New in @the-independent.com: Dr Jacqueline Bamfo, President of the Ghanaian Doctors and Dentists Association UK (GDDA-UK) on why diaspora are already shaping what comes next in #GlobalHealth 👇
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
The question now: who protects the protectors? Without investing in community health workers, system resilience becomes a myth.
Thanks to @fargonaut.bsky.social for the coverage.
Also, SCIDaR set out what resilient, locally-led approaches must look like — moving beyond donor-driven pilots to sustainable care.
Good to see @adrianlovett.bsky.social of @onecampaign.bsky.social featured too — warning these cuts risk leaving millions without access to essential health services.
New in @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social: UK aid cuts are hitting frontline health systems — with insights from our network.
Kristine Yakhama, a Kenya-based community health promoter, warns frontline workers becoming “shock absorbers” of a shrinking system. 👇
healthpolicy-watch.news/uk-aid-cuts-...
🌍 Nearly half of child deaths under five are linked to undernutrition.
At the same time, billions of dollars that could fund life-saving nutrition programmes are lost every year through illicit financial flows.
Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries?
#Zimbabwe and #Zambia have pushed back against ‘lopsided’ agreements after US asks for health data and minerals.
Shola Lawal for @aljazeera.com ✍️
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/...
New in @theipaper.com: warnings that WHO cuts risk leaving the world more vulnerable to the next pandemic.
Pleased to see our member @resultsuk.bsky.social featured 👇
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
The #NHS has saved billions through international recruitment. But at what cost—and to whom?
New on our blog: @globalhealthpart.bsky.social's @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social on why the UK must match what it gains with greater global responsibility.
Read 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/fairer-model...
🫁 Understanding the lived experiences of those with TB helps to break the stigma surrounding the disease.
In their most recent report for the @appgtb.bsky.social, @resultsuk.bsky.social brings to light the realities of those in the UK impacted by TB.
Read here 👉 results.org.uk/publication/...
Important to see this broader conversation reflected across the sector — including organisations we work closely with such as
Gates Foundation, @wellcometrust.bsky.social, and @onecampaign.bsky.social.
Thanks Maeve Cullinan and @telglobalhealth.bsky.social for the coverage.
Our perspective featured in @telegraph.co.uk's latest exploring a pivotal moment for #GlobalHealth.
As the system undergoes significant change, we highlight the real-world implications — including risks to hard-won progress on child mortality.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
🤔What is a common misconception of tuberculosis and what can we do about it?
@sojanjosephmp.bsky.social shares his thoughts.
#EndTB #YesWeCanEndTB #WorldTBDay
Reminder: we’re hiring an Advocacy Manager 🚨
A rare opportunity to help shape UK policy and drive progress on global health equity.
If you’ve got experience in advocacy strategy and parliamentary engagement, we’d love to hear from you 👇
We’re pleased to see our reaction to the UK ODA allocations featured in @devex.com, alongside insights from our member Amref Health Africa UK's Dr Aneesa Ahmed (Head of Programmes & Strategic Partnerships).
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www.devex.com/news/uk-axes...
UK aid allocations confirm deep cuts — including to HIV and bilateral support — risking decades of #GlobalHealth progress.
With insights from Tsara Crosfill Morton (AfGH Steering Committee) in @the-independent.com 👇
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
We set out what the UK must do next on #GlobalHealth in a full-page feature in @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
Three practical steps. Real-world impact.
🔗 observer.co.uk/news/health/...
Tracking the "America First" Bilateral Health Agreements
@thinkglobalhealth.org's analysis found gaps between country needs and new cofinancing commitments with the United States
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/trac...
Yesterday's ODA allocations confirm the scale of the challenge facing #GlobalHealth.
Read our full reaction and analysis 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/oda-allocati...
🚨 NEW: Today’s UK ODA allocations raise serious concerns for global health.
With major cuts across regions — including a 56% reduction in bilateral aid to Africa — the implications are significant.
Our full reaction and analysis 👇
actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/oda-allocati...
Our friends at @afghnetwork.bsky.social have published an article in @theobserveruk.bsky.social outlining the next steps the government can take to strengthen global health.
👉 observer.co.uk/news/health/...
🚨 We're Hiring: Advocacy Manager
Lead strategy, convene members/partners and drive UK action on #GlobalHealth equity.
✨ 28hr week (full pay)
🌍 Remote
👇 Apply here
www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/stopaid...
📣 Consultancy opportunity: Parliamentary engagement
We’re seeking short-term support to deliver key aspects of our parliamentary influencing work.
📅 Deadline: 30 March (9am)
Full ToR & application details here 👉 actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Lots more on this diaspora study, presented by Sophie Witter, here: rebuildconsortium.com/projects/dia...
“The case for universal healthcare is not just a moral one, it is a strategic one.
We should know this from COVID. How quickly we forget. How quickly we cross our fingers and hope for the best.”
Powerful closing remarks from @monicaharding.bsky.social.
#UKGlobalHealthSummit
Diaspora communities are central to health systems in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS).
Great to hear Prof Sophie Witter (@rebuildconsortium.bsky.social) at the #UKGlobalHealthSummit — building on work that informed our FCAS briefing: actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Day 2 at the #UKGlobalHealthSummit — focused on diaspora leadership in global health.
Looking forward to a day of discussion and collaboration. 🌍
“It is a justice problem. The right skills are not reaching the right places at the right time. The consequences of this failure are not felt equally. That’s the most painful part.”
Professor Janabi of @afro.who.int on projected shortage of 11 million health workers by 2030.
#UKGlobalHealthSummit
Health systems in focus at the #UKGlobalHealthSummit, chaired by @simonforstroud.bsky.social MP.
As Professor Helena Legido-Quigley of @georgeinstitute.bsky.social said: “Universal health coverage is not a luxury for stable times.”
Strong health systems depend on partnership and coordination.
