Rajat Khosla
@khosla.bsky.social
Executive Director, Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. World Health Organisation. https://pmnch.who.int/
Today and everyday let’s commit to end violence against women. In @pmnch.bsky.social Touchpoint Avni Amin, Ana Flavia D’Olivera and Kadi Toure discuss the global burden of #VAW and urgent actions needed.
#16DaysofActivism @hrpresearch.bsky.social
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#16DaysofActivism @hrpresearch.bsky.social
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[Episode 5] PMNCH Touchpoint - Violence Against Women: Counting the Cost, Calling for Change
YouTube video by PMNCH
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November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Today and everyday let’s commit to end violence against women. In @pmnch.bsky.social Touchpoint Avni Amin, Ana Flavia D’Olivera and Kadi Toure discuss the global burden of #VAW and urgent actions needed.
#16DaysofActivism @hrpresearch.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ-j...
#16DaysofActivism @hrpresearch.bsky.social
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High blood sugar during pregnancy affects nearly 1 in 6 pregnancies worldwide.
The new WHO & HRP guideline helps countries detect and manage diabetes in pregnancy early, improving health for mothers and babies alike.
🔗 bit.ly/3JXoHgq
The new WHO & HRP guideline helps countries detect and manage diabetes in pregnancy early, improving health for mothers and babies alike.
🔗 bit.ly/3JXoHgq
November 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
High blood sugar during pregnancy affects nearly 1 in 6 pregnancies worldwide.
The new WHO & HRP guideline helps countries detect and manage diabetes in pregnancy early, improving health for mothers and babies alike.
🔗 bit.ly/3JXoHgq
The new WHO & HRP guideline helps countries detect and manage diabetes in pregnancy early, improving health for mothers and babies alike.
🔗 bit.ly/3JXoHgq
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The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. Women are 73% more likely to be injured in a head-on crash than men. n.pr/48ne93H
Transportation Department endorses crash test dummy that more closely resembles women
The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. Women are 73% more likely to be injured in a head-on crash than men.
n.pr
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. Women are 73% more likely to be injured in a head-on crash than men. n.pr/48ne93H
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Extreme heat is a growing public health crisis in India, especially for women in the informal sector. HGHI Steering Committee member Dr. Satchit Balsari studies real-world impacts using sensors, household monitoring & community partnerships.
📌 Read the article: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/w...
📌 Read the article: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/w...
Women Toiling in India’s Insufferable Heat Face Mounting Toll on Health
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Extreme heat is a growing public health crisis in India, especially for women in the informal sector. HGHI Steering Committee member Dr. Satchit Balsari studies real-world impacts using sensors, household monitoring & community partnerships.
📌 Read the article: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/w...
📌 Read the article: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/w...
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Pleased to join @helenclarknz.bsky.social and others for this piece in @naturemedicine.bsky.social highlighting need for "Harnessing evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health"
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Harnessing evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health
Discover the world’s best science and medicine | Nature.com
www.nature.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Pleased to join @helenclarknz.bsky.social and others for this piece in @naturemedicine.bsky.social highlighting need for "Harnessing evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health"
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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🚨 Data show that #VAWG remains a global public health crisis
📈The new Violence Against Women Estimates provides the most comprehensive picture yet of intimate partner violence & non-partner sexual violence
bit.ly/4pdDNxn
📈The new Violence Against Women Estimates provides the most comprehensive picture yet of intimate partner violence & non-partner sexual violence
bit.ly/4pdDNxn
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🚨 Data show that #VAWG remains a global public health crisis
📈The new Violence Against Women Estimates provides the most comprehensive picture yet of intimate partner violence & non-partner sexual violence
bit.ly/4pdDNxn
📈The new Violence Against Women Estimates provides the most comprehensive picture yet of intimate partner violence & non-partner sexual violence
bit.ly/4pdDNxn
Pleased to join @helenclarknz.bsky.social and others for this piece in @naturemedicine.bsky.social highlighting need for "Harnessing evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health"
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Harnessing evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health
Discover the world’s best science and medicine | Nature.com
www.nature.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Pleased to join @helenclarknz.bsky.social and others for this piece in @naturemedicine.bsky.social highlighting need for "Harnessing evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health"
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@pmnch.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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89% of @pmnch.bsky.social partners working to protect and promote the health and rights of women, children & adolescents faced reduced or uncertain funding in the past year, acc to a new survey. "This is not just a financial crisis—it’s a human one", @khosla.bsky.social
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Snap survey conducted by PMNCH reveals global funding crisis threatening health and rights programs for women, children, and adolescents.
Geneva, 20 October 2025 - A new global survey by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) has revealed alarming funding disruptions facing organizations working to protect and prom...
pmnch.who.int
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
89% of @pmnch.bsky.social partners working to protect and promote the health and rights of women, children & adolescents faced reduced or uncertain funding in the past year, acc to a new survey. "This is not just a financial crisis—it’s a human one", @khosla.bsky.social
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
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Today is Health Day at #COP30!
When health leads, #ClimateAction follows. WHO is working with countries to:
🌿 Detect and prevent climate-related diseases
🏥 Strengthen health systems
👥 Put people's health at the centre of climate action
Watch the event LIVE: bit.ly/3JxJzdZ
When health leads, #ClimateAction follows. WHO is working with countries to:
🌿 Detect and prevent climate-related diseases
🏥 Strengthen health systems
👥 Put people's health at the centre of climate action
Watch the event LIVE: bit.ly/3JxJzdZ
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Today is Health Day at #COP30!
When health leads, #ClimateAction follows. WHO is working with countries to:
🌿 Detect and prevent climate-related diseases
🏥 Strengthen health systems
👥 Put people's health at the centre of climate action
Watch the event LIVE: bit.ly/3JxJzdZ
When health leads, #ClimateAction follows. WHO is working with countries to:
🌿 Detect and prevent climate-related diseases
🏥 Strengthen health systems
👥 Put people's health at the centre of climate action
Watch the event LIVE: bit.ly/3JxJzdZ
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When women, children & adolescents thrive, nations flourish. The time to act is now. Let’s not allow their health and rights to remain the blind spot of development.
Pleasure to join Prof Janabi WHO AFRO for this opinion piece @pmnch.bsky.social
www.jeuneafrique.com/1735883/poli...
Pleasure to join Prof Janabi WHO AFRO for this opinion piece @pmnch.bsky.social
www.jeuneafrique.com/1735883/poli...
En Afrique, la santé des femmes et des enfants ne doit pas être l’angle mort du développement
Financement, contraception, formation doivent devenir les piliers indispensables de la bonne gestion de la dynamique démographique de l’Afrique qui accueillera deux naissances sur cinq d’ici 2050. Sin...
www.jeuneafrique.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM
When women, children & adolescents thrive, nations flourish. The time to act is now. Let’s not allow their health and rights to remain the blind spot of development.
Pleasure to join Prof Janabi WHO AFRO for this opinion piece @pmnch.bsky.social
www.jeuneafrique.com/1735883/poli...
Pleasure to join Prof Janabi WHO AFRO for this opinion piece @pmnch.bsky.social
www.jeuneafrique.com/1735883/poli...
When women, children & adolescents thrive, nations flourish. The time to act is now. Let’s not allow their health and rights to remain the blind spot of development.
Pleasure to join Prof Janabi WHO AFRO for this opinion piece @pmnch.bsky.social
www.jeuneafrique.com/1735883/poli...
Pleasure to join Prof Janabi WHO AFRO for this opinion piece @pmnch.bsky.social
www.jeuneafrique.com/1735883/poli...
En Afrique, la santé des femmes et des enfants ne doit pas être l’angle mort du développement
Financement, contraception, formation doivent devenir les piliers indispensables de la bonne gestion de la dynamique démographique de l’Afrique qui accueillera deux naissances sur cinq d’ici 2050. Sin...
www.jeuneafrique.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM
When women, children & adolescents thrive, nations flourish. The time to act is now. Let’s not allow their health and rights to remain the blind spot of development.
Pleasure to join Prof Janabi WHO AFRO for this opinion piece @pmnch.bsky.social
www.jeuneafrique.com/1735883/poli...
Pleasure to join Prof Janabi WHO AFRO for this opinion piece @pmnch.bsky.social
www.jeuneafrique.com/1735883/poli...
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Global survey by @pmnch.bsky.social reveals alarming funding disruptions facing organizations working to protect the health and rights of women, children, and adolescents. Sudden halting of programs has had deep consequences for communities @helenclarknz.bsky.social
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
Snap survey conducted by PMNCH reveals global funding crisis threatening health and rights programs for women, children, and adolescents.
Geneva, 20 October 2025 - A new global survey by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) has revealed alarming funding disruptions facing organizations working to protect and prom...
pmnch.who.int
October 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Global survey by @pmnch.bsky.social reveals alarming funding disruptions facing organizations working to protect the health and rights of women, children, and adolescents. Sudden halting of programs has had deep consequences for communities @helenclarknz.bsky.social
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
Global survey by @pmnch.bsky.social reveals alarming funding disruptions facing organizations working to protect the health and rights of women, children, and adolescents. Sudden halting of programs has had deep consequences for communities @helenclarknz.bsky.social
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
Snap survey conducted by PMNCH reveals global funding crisis threatening health and rights programs for women, children, and adolescents.
Geneva, 20 October 2025 - A new global survey by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) has revealed alarming funding disruptions facing organizations working to protect and prom...
pmnch.who.int
October 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Global survey by @pmnch.bsky.social reveals alarming funding disruptions facing organizations working to protect the health and rights of women, children, and adolescents. Sudden halting of programs has had deep consequences for communities @helenclarknz.bsky.social
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...
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Check out this week's IHP news 849: Run-up to the World Health Summit in Berlin
www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/newsletter/ pdf: www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/wp-content/u... (also with translations in French, Spanish & Portuguese, as well as an AI summary). #WHS2025
www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/newsletter/ pdf: www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/wp-content/u... (also with translations in French, Spanish & Portuguese, as well as an AI summary). #WHS2025
Newsletter
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October 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Check out this week's IHP news 849: Run-up to the World Health Summit in Berlin
www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/newsletter/ pdf: www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/wp-content/u... (also with translations in French, Spanish & Portuguese, as well as an AI summary). #WHS2025
www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/newsletter/ pdf: www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/wp-content/u... (also with translations in French, Spanish & Portuguese, as well as an AI summary). #WHS2025
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Last night, we co-hosted an #UNGA event with @fullerproject.org on the role of the media in challenging disinformation around sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Huge thanks to those who participated, including @nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
Huge thanks to those who participated, including @nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
September 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Last night, we co-hosted an #UNGA event with @fullerproject.org on the role of the media in challenging disinformation around sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Huge thanks to those who participated, including @nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
Huge thanks to those who participated, including @nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
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This was followed by a dynamic and thought-provoking discussion where our panel of journalists, sector experts and storytellers shared actionable solutions for dispelling myths and countering disinformation.
@ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
@ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
September 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This was followed by a dynamic and thought-provoking discussion where our panel of journalists, sector experts and storytellers shared actionable solutions for dispelling myths and countering disinformation.
@ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
@ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
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We're proud to be co-hosting an event at #UNGA this week with @fullerproject.org 🙌
Our speakers will explore the impact of disinformation on sexual and reproductive rights, and the role journalists can play in fighting back.
@nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
Our speakers will explore the impact of disinformation on sexual and reproductive rights, and the role journalists can play in fighting back.
@nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We're proud to be co-hosting an event at #UNGA this week with @fullerproject.org 🙌
Our speakers will explore the impact of disinformation on sexual and reproductive rights, and the role journalists can play in fighting back.
@nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
Our speakers will explore the impact of disinformation on sexual and reproductive rights, and the role journalists can play in fighting back.
@nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
“Truth and Trust” Defending sexual and reproductive health and rights against disinformation. Many thanks to MSI Reproductive Choices and The Fuller Project for organising this dialogue. Very much look forward to joining this excellent panel.
September 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
“Truth and Trust” Defending sexual and reproductive health and rights against disinformation. Many thanks to MSI Reproductive Choices and The Fuller Project for organising this dialogue. Very much look forward to joining this excellent panel.
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📽️ A video recording of this event, "Funding the Future: Effective Financing Models to Advance Women’s, Children’s & Adolescents’ Health," is now online at youtu.be/aSAGg53FxZA
September 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📽️ A video recording of this event, "Funding the Future: Effective Financing Models to Advance Women’s, Children’s & Adolescents’ Health," is now online at youtu.be/aSAGg53FxZA
“8. Meeting Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs in Conflict Settings”
“As budget cuts upend the UN system, sexual and reproductive health services in conflict zones are at particular risk.”
Critical analysis by @crisisgroup.org ahead of #UNGA80
@helenclarknz.bsky.social
“As budget cuts upend the UN system, sexual and reproductive health services in conflict zones are at particular risk.”
Critical analysis by @crisisgroup.org ahead of #UNGA80
@helenclarknz.bsky.social
Ten Challenges for the UN in 2025-2026 | International Crisis Group
As the annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly at the UN approaches, the organisation faces severe political and financial challenges. But it can still use sanctions, peace operations and ai...
www.crisisgroup.org
September 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“8. Meeting Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs in Conflict Settings”
“As budget cuts upend the UN system, sexual and reproductive health services in conflict zones are at particular risk.”
Critical analysis by @crisisgroup.org ahead of #UNGA80
@helenclarknz.bsky.social
“As budget cuts upend the UN system, sexual and reproductive health services in conflict zones are at particular risk.”
Critical analysis by @crisisgroup.org ahead of #UNGA80
@helenclarknz.bsky.social
Offline: The unavoidable reckoning @thelancet.com @richardhorton1.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Offline: The unavoidable reckoning
When we held our Lancet–UNRWA–WHO–IFMSA side-event at the World Health Assembly in
May this year, I doubt that anyone in the room thought the health crisis in Gaza could
get much worse. Rik Peeperkorn...
www.thelancet.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Offline: The unavoidable reckoning @thelancet.com @richardhorton1.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Check out this week's IHP news 845: UNGA80 kick-off www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/newsletter/ pdf: www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/wp-content/u... (also with French, Spanish & Portuguese translation & 6-page AI summary)
Newsletter
www.internationalhealthpolicies.org
September 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Check out this week's IHP news 845: UNGA80 kick-off www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/newsletter/ pdf: www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/wp-content/u... (also with French, Spanish & Portuguese translation & 6-page AI summary)
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Via UN News: news.un.org/en/story/202...
Military spending worldwide hits record $2.7 trillion
Global military spending reached an unprecedented $2.7 trillion in 2024 amid intensifying wars and rising geopolitical tensions worldwide.
news.un.org
September 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Via UN News: news.un.org/en/story/202...
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In the premier episode of the 🎙 Pulse and Progress podcast, I share my views on the impact of funding cuts on Africa's health sector and how we can move forward as a continent.
👇Catch the full episode here:
youtu.be/iFetG5kCn3s?...
#globalhealth #Africa #donorfunding
👇Catch the full episode here:
youtu.be/iFetG5kCn3s?...
#globalhealth #Africa #donorfunding
September 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In the premier episode of the 🎙 Pulse and Progress podcast, I share my views on the impact of funding cuts on Africa's health sector and how we can move forward as a continent.
👇Catch the full episode here:
youtu.be/iFetG5kCn3s?...
#globalhealth #Africa #donorfunding
👇Catch the full episode here:
youtu.be/iFetG5kCn3s?...
#globalhealth #Africa #donorfunding
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Huge thx to the inspirational @khosla.bsky.social & the extraordinary @pmnch.bsky.social, tireless champions for women's, children's, & adolescents' health for inviting me to speak at this webinar today - what a great privilege to be a part of this important event
I'll write a summary thread soon!
I'll write a summary thread soon!
September 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Huge thx to the inspirational @khosla.bsky.social & the extraordinary @pmnch.bsky.social, tireless champions for women's, children's, & adolescents' health for inviting me to speak at this webinar today - what a great privilege to be a part of this important event
I'll write a summary thread soon!
I'll write a summary thread soon!