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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 14h

In Paul Farmer’s Beautiful Garden of Global Health Equity: Reflections on the Third Remembrance of His Passing

"Paul’s garden was never meant to be his alone. It is ours now to protect, nurture, and expand"

www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

In Paul Farmer’s Beautiful Garden of Global Health Equity: Reflections on the Third Remembrance of His Passing | NEJM

On the third anniversary of Paul Farmer’s death, Didi Bertrand Farmer reflects on his “beautiful garden” — a vision of social justice in health care, with deep roots in the fertile soil of equity.

www.nejm.org

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 1d

“The Trump administration plans to export its “war on woke” by forcing foreign governments, NGOs and international bodies to abandon working on diversity, equity and inclusion or face being stripped of US funding”

www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

US ‘undermining global health’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda

Trump administration reported to be planning expansion of ‘global gag rule’ to halt any initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

www.theguardian.com

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mcgilldgph.bsky.social @mcgilldgph.bsky.social · 22h

We've also just launched a BA Program in Population and Global Health. Applications for Fall 2026 are now open! Find out more at www.mcgill.ca/global-publi...

Flyer for the New Bachelor of Arts in Population and Global Health
Text: Build a healthier and more equitable world, locally and globally
Start your journey in population and global health research, policy and practice

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mcgilldgph.bsky.social @mcgilldgph.bsky.social · 22h

Hello Bluesky! We're a new department at @mcgill.ca, @mcgillspgh.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca! Get to know the Department of Global and Public Health! Swipe through to explore some of the programs and opportunities that we offer.

The words "Who are we?" on a light purple background

Text on light purple background: "We’re part of the School of Population and Global Health in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science. Our goal is to address health inequities and advance public health locally and globally."

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 2d

New!

World Health Organization releases new guidelines on tuberculosis and undernutrition

www.who.int/publications...

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 1d

New study in @thelancet.com

“After nearly 2 years of war and severe restrictions in humanitarian aid, tens of thousands of preschool-aged children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from preventable acute malnutrition and facing an increased risk of mortality”

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Assessment of malnutrition in preschool-aged children by mid-upper arm circumference in the Gaza Strip (January, 2024–August, 2025): a longitudinal, cross-sectional, surveillance study

After nearly 2 years of war and severe restrictions in humanitarian aid, tens of thousands of preschool-aged children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from preventable acute malnutrition and facing an ...

www.thelancet.com

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 1d

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

May peace prevail

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Breaking News: President Trump said that Israel and Hamas reached an agreement for a hostage release and for a pullback of Israeli troops.

Live Updates: Trump Says Hamas Agrees to Release ‘All’ Hostages for Israeli Pullback

President Trump announced on social media that the two sides had hammered out an agreement in Egypt on a hostages for prisoners exchange and an Israeli withdrawal.

nyti.ms

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 1d

“What does real global health activism look like today?”
Join South African activist Zackie Achmat in Montréal (Nov 5) + Toronto (Nov 7) to find out.
🎟 Tickets: https://pihcanada.org/global-health-activism-we-need

#GlobalHealth #HealthEquity
@pih.org @zackieachmat.bsky.social @madhupai.bsky.social

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 1d

What a privilege to listen to @madhupai.bsky.social speak at York university on the compounding crises resulting in deepening poverty, economic inequity, and the death of multiple multilateral instruments. Follow along as we share some of his insights. 🧵

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 1d

“The Trump administration plans to export its “war on woke” by forcing foreign governments, NGOs and international bodies to abandon working on diversity, equity and inclusion or face being stripped of US funding”

www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

US ‘undermining global health’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda

Trump administration reported to be planning expansion of ‘global gag rule’ to halt any initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

www.theguardian.com

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 2d

Doing hard things is easier with friends 💛

PIH Canada’s Reading Club is back this October.
Toronto: Oct 18
Virtual: Oct 22

One hour of conversation, reflection, and courage.
Join us 👇
pihcanada.org/doing-hard-t...

@resultscanada.bsky.social @tbfighters.org @pih.org @madhupai.bsky.social

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 2d

A new undergraduate degree @mcgill.ca @mcgilldgph.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca

Bachelor of Arts, Faculty Program in Population and Global Health

www.mcgill.ca/global-publi...

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 2d

RFK Jr

A clear and present danger to America’s health

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 2d

New!

World Health Organization releases new guidelines on tuberculosis and undernutrition

www.who.int/publications...

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 2d

A new undergraduate degree @mcgill.ca @mcgilldgph.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca

Bachelor of Arts, Faculty Program in Population and Global Health

www.mcgill.ca/global-publi...

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 3d

The gaze reversed: global health through local eyes

@thirushanaidu.bsky.social reviews @seyeabimbola.bsky.social’s book in @thelancet.com

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The gaze reversed: global health through local eyes

Seye Abimbola's The Foreign Gaze: Essays on Global Health takes a kaleidoscopic view of the effects of outsider visions and imaginaries on the recipients, contexts, and places that hold attention in g...

www.thelancet.com

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 3d

A sign of the times we live in

India considers introducing nationwide climate-linked insurance scheme

#ClimateCrisis is real

www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Exclusive: India considers introducing nationwide climate-linked insurance scheme

India's government has begun early-stage talks with local insurers about designing a nationwide climate-linked insurance programme aimed at simplifying the payout process after extreme weather events such as heatwaves and floods.

www.reuters.com

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 4d

What a profound message from Jane Goodall

We don’t give up. We find hope in taking action on a daily basis. We do our best in the time we have left on this lovely planet

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 4d

Earlier this year, Dr. Jane Goodall sat down for an interview for Brad Falchuk’s new Netflix series, Famous Last Words.

The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 3d

The gaze reversed: global health through local eyes

@thirushanaidu.bsky.social reviews @seyeabimbola.bsky.social’s book in @thelancet.com

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The gaze reversed: global health through local eyes

Seye Abimbola's The Foreign Gaze: Essays on Global Health takes a kaleidoscopic view of the effects of outsider visions and imaginaries on the recipients, contexts, and places that hold attention in g...

www.thelancet.com

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 3d

In 2025, no mom anywhere needs to lose her baby to whooping cough or measles...

We know how to prevent these deadly scourges from our past: vaccination

people.com/my-infant-di...

My Son Died in My Arms from Whooping Cough. He Was 2 Months Old (Exclusive)

Kathryn Alcaide watched whooping cough destroy her son's tiny body and now urges everyone to get vaccinated to protect their families.

people.com

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 4d

We are happy to see Dr @michaelemann.bsky.social visiting @mcgillscience.bsky.social to speak about his new book "Science Under Siege" with @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social

Thursday, October 23, 2025

www.mcgill.ca/sustainabili...

Dr. Michael E. Mann Public Environment Lecture

The McGill Bieler School of Environment is excited to invite you to a free annual lecture, this year with Presidential and Distinguished Professor, Dr. Michael Mann from the University of Pennsylvania...

www.mcgill.ca

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 3d

In 2025, no mom anywhere needs to lose her baby to whooping cough or measles...

We know how to prevent these deadly scourges from our past: vaccination

people.com/my-infant-di...

My Son Died in My Arms from Whooping Cough. He Was 2 Months Old (Exclusive)

Kathryn Alcaide watched whooping cough destroy her son's tiny body and now urges everyone to get vaccinated to protect their families.

people.com

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 4d

We are happy to see Dr @michaelemann.bsky.social visiting @mcgillscience.bsky.social to speak about his new book "Science Under Siege" with @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social

Thursday, October 23, 2025

www.mcgill.ca/sustainabili...

Dr. Michael E. Mann Public Environment Lecture

The McGill Bieler School of Environment is excited to invite you to a free annual lecture, this year with Presidential and Distinguished Professor, Dr. Michael Mann from the University of Pennsylvania...

www.mcgill.ca

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Liz Zuccala @drzucc.bsky.social · 4d

Very proud to have curated this Special Issue in the @mja.com.au on #gender & health.

Amid growing backlash against #genderequity & diversity, we sought to elevate work informed by evidence & respect for the rights, dignity and perspectives of affected populations.

www.mja.com.au/journal/2025...

Special issue on gender and health: listening to the voices of patients

www.mja.com.au

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 5d

It was great to chat with @drbanda.bsky.social on his podcast on the state of global health, education and mentorship

youtu.be/P32HqSa3SVc?...

Global Health Is Broken: Prof. Madhukar Pai on Power, Equity, and the Urgency to Act

YouTube video by Dr. Banda Khalifa

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