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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 10h

GSL is proud to announce its new Global Health Law program, with Dr. @roojinhabibi.org as inaugural Research Director. This program will build capacity through law research, teaching & practice, examining the unique role of law in addressing global health challenges.

🔎Learn more: bit.ly/436vgnl

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 2d

Dr. @roojinhabibi.org joined Dr. Uche Ngwaba (@torontomet.bsky.social) on Lagos Talks 91.3 FM to discuss the newly amended International Health Regulations and their implications for global health governance.

🎥 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/rDxeFhIkkw0?...
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Experts Break Down the Amended International Health Regulations | What You Need to Know

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 14d

This analysis is part of the #JPIAMR-funded DESIGN project. Click here to learn more: design.dighr.org

Designing One Health Governance for Antimicrobial Resistance (DESIGN) - DESIGN

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 14d

Did you know that the food system plays a major role in driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? 🦠🍽️

AMR Policy Accelerator Research Associate Chloe Clifford Astbury explains how.

Learn more: bit.ly/46gPn4m
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How Food Systems Drive Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 15d

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 15d

Congratulations to authors Chloe Clifford Astbury, Catherine Hu, Krishihan Sivapragasam, Arabi Rajan, Mandy Geise, Cécile Aenishaenslin, Arne Ruckert, Kathleen Chelsea Togño, Mary Wiktorowicz and Tarra L. Penney on their publication.

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 15d

From resistant bacteria in water sources to antibiotic residues in our food. This paper unravels the complex web of factors contributing to #AMR across the food system. Read it here ➡️ bit.ly/4ncThkN

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 23d

📌 New publication alert!

@roojinhabibi.org & Cédric Apercé share their BMJ Global Health commentary on the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations.

They highlight a key change: requiring IHR parties to establish or designate a National IHR Authority.

🔗 gh.bmj.com/content/10/9...

National IHR authorities in the 2024 amendments to WHO’s International Health Regulations: transforming the opportunity into reality

In June 2024, the World Health Assembly reached agreement on a package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to enhance global epidemic and pandemic preparedness.1 The amendments...

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 26d

Check out this new #SAFEAMR study published in @jac-amr.bsky.social, which examines how antimicrobial resistance #AMR is framed in global policy, and the importance of clear, targeted messaging to drive action across all sectors.

📎 Publication: bit.ly/42ekH0Z

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 27d

How we frame antimicrobial resistance (AMR) matters.
This new #SAFEAMR study looks at how #AMR messaging reaches farmers, policymakers & the public, and what works and what doesn’t.
Read the publication: bit.ly/42ekH0Z
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Policy discourse on AMR in food producing animals

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 28d

🔊 “AMR is not just a health issue — it’s a development challenge, with the highest burden in low- and middle-income countries.” — Jyoti Joshi @icarsglobal.bsky.social

💡 Watch the webinar: www.globalstrategylab.org/events/shapi...

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Tracey Wagner-Rizvi @twagnerrizvi.bsky.social · 28d

I've been invited to speak about private sector influence at the WHO, including on substantive initiatives and the development of WHO's Framework of engagement with non-State actors. September 24, 1-2:00 pm EST. Co-hosts: Dahdahleh Institute & @gstrategylab.bsky.social www.yorku.ca/dighr/events...

Letting the Fox Build the Hen House: Private Sector Influence at the WHO, with Tracey Wagner-Rizvi - Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research

This seminar will examine private sector influence on substantive initiatives at the WHO as well as on the development of the WHO’s Framework of engagement with non-State actors (FENSA), which was ado...

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 28d

Our study gathered global evidence on how #AMR differently affects the health of women, men, girls, boys, and gender-diverse populations.
How can we reduce gender inequality in AMR?
Learn more here: bit.ly/4p31BF9
#GenderAndAMR

Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · 29d

An Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against AMR #IPEA is needed to help countries develop equitable, evidence-informed AMR policies as a global public good.

📎 Read the policy brief: amrpolicy.org/resources/ip...
💡 Watch the webinar: www.globalstrategylab.org/events/shapi...

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · Sep 8

What could an Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against AMR (#IPEA) mean for global health? 🌍 Watch the webinar here 📷 amrpolicy.org/events/shapi...

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · Sep 8

How do gender dynamics impact health outcomes related to antimicrobial resistance (#AMR)?

For a quick overview, explore the summary: bit.ly/4lQZHEJ
#GenderAndAMR

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · Sep 4

Research shows that gender plays a role in health, but is #AMR research missing the mark?

Our study gathers global evidence on how AMR affects women, men, girls, boys, and gender-diverse populations differently.

Publication: bit.ly/3HHTEEf
Policy brief: bit.ly/4p31BF9
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The Overlooked Connection Between Gender and AMR

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · Aug 29

⏰ Consultations are underway for the design of the Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against AMR #IPEA
👉🏾 Our latest policy brief outlines 11 policy options to shape IPEA into a trusted, inclusive, and effective global platform to 🚀accelerate #AMR action.
📕 amrpolicy.org/resources/ip...

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · Aug 15

This study found that Brazilian courts often overlook recommendations from CONITEC, the country’s health technology assessment (HTA) agency.

What does this mean for health equity and evidence-based policy?

📄 Read the publication: bit.ly/44uan6H
📝 Explore the summary: bit.ly/4eRXKG8

Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · Aug 13

🔬 How can scientists get involved in global AMR decision-making?

📣 Join the conversation in a webinar co-hosted by @escmid.bsky.social and the Global Strategy Lab to discuss the Independent Panel for Evidence on Action against #AMR on August 28 at 9AM EDT

Register: amrpolicy.org/events/shapi...

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · Jul 28

Did You Know? A recent GSL study found that most tobacco control policy research overlooks gender, focusing only on comparisons between men and women while missing deeper social and cultural factors.
Read the publication here ➡️ 🚭 bit.ly/4dHxw8L

Structured evaluation of gender integration in tobacco control research

Background Gender norms are known to influence smoking behaviours, but studies evaluating tobacco control policies frequently overlook these factors by relying on gender-blind methodologies. The degre...

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · Jul 15

🎉 Congratulations to authors @mathieujpp.bsky.social, Tina Nanyangwe-Moyo, Natalia Pires de Vasconcelos, Daniel Wang, Gigi O Lin, Ana Luiza Chieffi, Cauê Freitas Mônaco, Zun Ge Mao & @shoffmania.bsky.social !

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · Jul 15

A new study in BMC Health Services Research finds that Brazilian courts often overlook recommendations from CONITEC, the country’s health technology assessment (HTA) agency. What does this mean for health equity and evidence-based policy?
🔎Read here: bit.ly/44uan6H
🔖Summary: bit.ly/4eRXKG8

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Global Strategy Lab @gstrategylab.bsky.social · Jul 14

The IPSA (@ipsa.org) World Congress kicks off in Seoul! GSL’s Gabriel Fezza & @mathieujpp.bsky.social will present research on how institutional, economic & political factors shape the effectiveness of international laws.

📌Join their panel on July 15, 3:30 PM KST @ Coex [3F 308B]. #IPSA2025

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