Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
@madhupai.bsky.social
Inaugural Chair, Department of Global & Public Health, McGill University. Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology & Global Health
Tweets: own views. He/him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhukar_Pai
Tweets: own views. He/him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhukar_Pai
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Global south's TB diagnostics innovations are key to fight the epidemic
Opinion: As G7 aid cuts threaten TB programs, affordable diagnostics developed in the global south offer a path forward for high-burden countries to help close the testing gap and save lives.
www.devex.com
As G7 aid cuts threaten TB programs, affordable diagnostics developed in the global south offer a path forward for high-burden countries to help close the testing gap and save lives
www.devex.com/news/global-...
www.devex.com/news/global-...
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
Watch @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social's inspiring opening keynote at the @theunion.org conference in Copenhagen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLpM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLpM...
Opening Session - Union World Conference on Lung Health 2025
YouTube video by International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Watch @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social's inspiring opening keynote at the @theunion.org conference in Copenhagen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLpM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLpM...
'The weight of the evidence has tipped heavily in favor of HPV vaccination" @hildabast.bsky.social
but we now need to deal with growing vaccine hesistancy!
absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/11/24/t...
but we now need to deal with growing vaccine hesistancy!
absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/11/24/t...
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
'The weight of the evidence has tipped heavily in favor of HPV vaccination" @hildabast.bsky.social
but we now need to deal with growing vaccine hesistancy!
absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/11/24/t...
but we now need to deal with growing vaccine hesistancy!
absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/11/24/t...
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global fund donations fall
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global health fund donations fall
World leaders pledge just over $11bn, short of the $18bn experts say is needed to stay on track to tackle challenges
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global fund donations fall
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Watch @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social's inspiring opening keynote at the @theunion.org conference in Copenhagen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLpM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLpM...
Opening Session - Union World Conference on Lung Health 2025
YouTube video by International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Watch @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social's inspiring opening keynote at the @theunion.org conference in Copenhagen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLpM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLpM...
As they say, charity only exists in the absence of justice
November 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
As they say, charity only exists in the absence of justice
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
“This is how the wellness influencer industry works. It’s not enough to push the snake oil. You have to discredit mainstream science & portray scientists as public enemies or cartoon villains, and that's what Kennedy’s seeking to do.” @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
After unprecedented autism-vaccine messaging change, scientists, advocates say CDC no longer trustworthy
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“This is how the wellness influencer industry works. It’s not enough to push the snake oil. You have to discredit mainstream science & portray scientists as public enemies or cartoon villains, and that's what Kennedy’s seeking to do.” @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
Imagine eliminating a cancer!!
It’s possible 👇🏾
It’s possible 👇🏾
#CervicalCancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if:
9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment
Learn more: bit.ly/47GIbzd #EndCervicalCancer
9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment
Learn more: bit.ly/47GIbzd #EndCervicalCancer
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Imagine eliminating a cancer!!
It’s possible 👇🏾
It’s possible 👇🏾
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
The world once chose to fight deadly childhood infections with miraculous tools called vaccines
As measles, whooping cough and diphtheria stage a comeback, we need to urgently protect kids!
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
As measles, whooping cough and diphtheria stage a comeback, we need to urgently protect kids!
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
Kids have a right to vaccinations. Let's bring in the lawyers
Children suffering from diseases that should have been consigned to history is a moral failure. Access to vaccines is a human right.
www.statnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The world once chose to fight deadly childhood infections with miraculous tools called vaccines
As measles, whooping cough and diphtheria stage a comeback, we need to urgently protect kids!
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
As measles, whooping cough and diphtheria stage a comeback, we need to urgently protect kids!
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
Why should I spend my time phone banking on the SUFS Aftyn campaign?
1. The numbers for a win are there! We have to get out the vote.
2. Calling works!
3. Putting out the science X democracy fire requires us to take back Congress. This gets us one seat closer to 218.
4. IT IS A WINNABLE RACE!
1. The numbers for a win are there! We have to get out the vote.
2. Calling works!
3. Putting out the science X democracy fire requires us to take back Congress. This gets us one seat closer to 218.
4. IT IS A WINNABLE RACE!
TAKE ACTION! Hit the phones with us on Saturday and Sunday for @aftynbehn4tn, and help bring sanity back to science policy. Sign up at zurl.co/5aOiP (linked in our bio) to get started. All you need is a phone and a zeal for action!
November 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Why should I spend my time phone banking on the SUFS Aftyn campaign?
1. The numbers for a win are there! We have to get out the vote.
2. Calling works!
3. Putting out the science X democracy fire requires us to take back Congress. This gets us one seat closer to 218.
4. IT IS A WINNABLE RACE!
1. The numbers for a win are there! We have to get out the vote.
2. Calling works!
3. Putting out the science X democracy fire requires us to take back Congress. This gets us one seat closer to 218.
4. IT IS A WINNABLE RACE!
Every year, around Climate COP conference, I remember this street art by Isaac Cordal
"Politicians discussing climate change"
"Politicians discussing climate change"
November 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Every year, around Climate COP conference, I remember this street art by Isaac Cordal
"Politicians discussing climate change"
"Politicians discussing climate change"
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
Scientists: Humanity has missed 1.5C climate target
Politicians after 30 COP meetings:
We have the beginning of a concept of a plan to begin discussing phasing out of fossil fuels eventually, maybe, someday
Politicians after 30 COP meetings:
We have the beginning of a concept of a plan to begin discussing phasing out of fossil fuels eventually, maybe, someday
November 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Scientists: Humanity has missed 1.5C climate target
Politicians after 30 COP meetings:
We have the beginning of a concept of a plan to begin discussing phasing out of fossil fuels eventually, maybe, someday
Politicians after 30 COP meetings:
We have the beginning of a concept of a plan to begin discussing phasing out of fossil fuels eventually, maybe, someday
Imagine eliminating a cancer!!
It’s possible 👇🏾
It’s possible 👇🏾
#CervicalCancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if:
9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment
Learn more: bit.ly/47GIbzd #EndCervicalCancer
9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment
Learn more: bit.ly/47GIbzd #EndCervicalCancer
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Imagine eliminating a cancer!!
It’s possible 👇🏾
It’s possible 👇🏾
The world once chose to fight deadly childhood infections with miraculous tools called vaccines
As measles, whooping cough and diphtheria stage a comeback, we need to urgently protect kids!
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
As measles, whooping cough and diphtheria stage a comeback, we need to urgently protect kids!
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
Kids have a right to vaccinations. Let's bring in the lawyers
Children suffering from diseases that should have been consigned to history is a moral failure. Access to vaccines is a human right.
www.statnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The world once chose to fight deadly childhood infections with miraculous tools called vaccines
As measles, whooping cough and diphtheria stage a comeback, we need to urgently protect kids!
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
As measles, whooping cough and diphtheria stage a comeback, we need to urgently protect kids!
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
“Nearly 1 in 3 women – estimated 840 million globally – have experienced partner or sexual violence during their lifetime, a figure that has barely changed since 2000”
www.who.int/news/item/19...
www.who.int/news/item/19...
Lifetime toll: 840 million women faced partner or sexual violence
Violence against women remains one of the world’s most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises, with very little progress in two decades, according to a landmark report released today by th...
www.who.int
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“Nearly 1 in 3 women – estimated 840 million globally – have experienced partner or sexual violence during their lifetime, a figure that has barely changed since 2000”
www.who.int/news/item/19...
www.who.int/news/item/19...
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
30 years of climate conferences, and they are just agreeing to BEGIN discussions on fossil fuel phasing out
God help us!
God help us!
Countries meeting in Brazil for two weeks could manage ONLY a VOLUNTARY agreement to BEGIN discussions on a roadmap to an EVENTUAL phase-out of fossil fuels, and they achieved this INCREMENTAL progress only in the teeth of IMPLACABLE OPPOSITION from OIL-PRODUCING countries.
#ScienceUnderSiege
#ScienceUnderSiege
Petrostates, such as Saudi Arabia, Russia--and the U.S. under Republican rule--are a threat to us and the planet, and must be treated as such.
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
30 years of climate conferences, and they are just agreeing to BEGIN discussions on fossil fuel phasing out
God help us!
God help us!
Scientists: Humanity has missed 1.5C climate target
Politicians after 30 COP meetings:
We have the beginning of a concept of a plan to begin discussing phasing out of fossil fuels eventually, maybe, someday
Politicians after 30 COP meetings:
We have the beginning of a concept of a plan to begin discussing phasing out of fossil fuels eventually, maybe, someday
November 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Scientists: Humanity has missed 1.5C climate target
Politicians after 30 COP meetings:
We have the beginning of a concept of a plan to begin discussing phasing out of fossil fuels eventually, maybe, someday
Politicians after 30 COP meetings:
We have the beginning of a concept of a plan to begin discussing phasing out of fossil fuels eventually, maybe, someday
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
"Poverty is expensive ... it costs time and money to navigate systems designed to exclude the poor"
When was the last time you attended a conference in the Global North and the keynote speaker spoke about visa injustice?
Well, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social did just that at @theunion.org conference in Copenhagen where people had struggles with visas
Well, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social did just that at @theunion.org conference in Copenhagen where people had struggles with visas
November 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"Poverty is expensive ... it costs time and money to navigate systems designed to exclude the poor"
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
When was the last time you attended a conference in the Global North and the keynote speaker spoke about visa injustice?
Well, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social did just that at @theunion.org conference in Copenhagen where people had struggles with visas
Well, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social did just that at @theunion.org conference in Copenhagen where people had struggles with visas
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
When was the last time you attended a conference in the Global North and the keynote speaker spoke about visa injustice?
Well, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social did just that at @theunion.org conference in Copenhagen where people had struggles with visas
Well, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social did just that at @theunion.org conference in Copenhagen where people had struggles with visas
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
This is what happens when a well known antivaxxer becomes the secretary of health
New from me: I talked to CDC staffers about the new vaccines and autism page. They said things like:
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“Embarrassing” and “horrifying”: CDC workers describe the new vaccines and autism page
"The best way I can put it is it feels like we're on a hijacked airplane."
www.motherjones.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This is what happens when a well known antivaxxer becomes the secretary of health
30 years of climate conferences, and they are just agreeing to BEGIN discussions on fossil fuel phasing out
God help us!
God help us!
Countries meeting in Brazil for two weeks could manage ONLY a VOLUNTARY agreement to BEGIN discussions on a roadmap to an EVENTUAL phase-out of fossil fuels, and they achieved this INCREMENTAL progress only in the teeth of IMPLACABLE OPPOSITION from OIL-PRODUCING countries.
#ScienceUnderSiege
#ScienceUnderSiege
Petrostates, such as Saudi Arabia, Russia--and the U.S. under Republican rule--are a threat to us and the planet, and must be treated as such.
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
30 years of climate conferences, and they are just agreeing to BEGIN discussions on fossil fuel phasing out
God help us!
God help us!
Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global fund donations fall
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global health fund donations fall
World leaders pledge just over $11bn, short of the $18bn experts say is needed to stay on track to tackle challenges
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global fund donations fall
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
“Smear microscopy is basically how we’ve been diagnosing tuberculosis since 1882, and I really think it’s time to say goodbye”
@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social nailed it!!
It really is time to offer a WHO approved rapid molecular test to all people with presumed tuberculosis!!
@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social nailed it!!
It really is time to offer a WHO approved rapid molecular test to all people with presumed tuberculosis!!
November 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“Smear microscopy is basically how we’ve been diagnosing tuberculosis since 1882, and I really think it’s time to say goodbye”
@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social nailed it!!
It really is time to offer a WHO approved rapid molecular test to all people with presumed tuberculosis!!
@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social nailed it!!
It really is time to offer a WHO approved rapid molecular test to all people with presumed tuberculosis!!
Reposted by Madhu Pai, MD, PhD
I can't wait to read this upcoming book by @globalhealing.bsky.social
Empire of Madness
He argues that much of what we diagnose as mental illness is a rational response to oppression and structural violence caused by colonialism and racial capitalism
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725148...
Empire of Madness
He argues that much of what we diagnose as mental illness is a rational response to oppression and structural violence caused by colonialism and racial capitalism
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725148...
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I can't wait to read this upcoming book by @globalhealing.bsky.social
Empire of Madness
He argues that much of what we diagnose as mental illness is a rational response to oppression and structural violence caused by colonialism and racial capitalism
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725148...
Empire of Madness
He argues that much of what we diagnose as mental illness is a rational response to oppression and structural violence caused by colonialism and racial capitalism
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725148...