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MSI Reproductive Choices @msichoices.org · 13d

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

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MSI Reproductive Choices @msichoices.org · 13d

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

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MSI Reproductive Choices @msichoices.org · 15d

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

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · 19d

“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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Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 20d

📽️ 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

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · 22d

“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

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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

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · 26d

Offline: The unavoidable reckoning @thelancet.com @richardhorton1.bsky.social

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

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International Health Policies (IHP) network @ihpnetwork.bsky.social · 26d

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

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Kristof Decoster @kristofdecoster.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Sam Oti @drsamoti.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you @gavinyamey.bsky.social for joining and for your reflections. Critical evidence from @thelancet.com Commission on investing in health.

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Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 29d

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!

PMNCH webinar
Funding the Future: Effective Financing Models to Advance Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health in Times of Crisis
9 September 2025 14:00 – 15:30 CET

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join @pmnch.bsky.social
and partners for 13th Annual #UNGA Accountability Breakfast focusing on power of partnerships and how to disrupt status quo for WCAH in this fragmented world. #DemandAccountability Register pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...

PMNCH 13th Annual Accountability Breakfast at the UN General Assembly

PMNCH’s 13th annual Accountability Breakfast comes at a time when progress is slowing, political will is fragile, and misinformation is rising. While the last 20 years have proven what’s possible - f...

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Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social · Aug 22

🔔 I have the great honor of being on this terrific panel, to discuss our Lancet Commission on Investing in Health, I hope you’ll join us!

Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · Aug 21

If you are interested in effective funding models for women’s, children’s and adolescents health, this is a webinar for you. An incredible lineup of speakers will share reflections on latest evidence and how we make financing for #WCAH future proof. Details 👇🏼 @pmnch.bsky.social

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · Aug 21

If you are interested in effective funding models for women’s, children’s and adolescents health, this is a webinar for you. An incredible lineup of speakers will share reflections on latest evidence and how we make financing for #WCAH future proof. Details 👇🏼 @pmnch.bsky.social

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Seye Abimbola @seyeabimbola.bsky.social · Aug 20

Please read our new @lancetgh.bsky.social paper "Dignity-based practice in global health research: a framework of expectations" www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

We analysed complaints on knowledge practices in global health to identify expectations that affirm the dignity of marginalised knowers.

First page of article titled Dignity-based practice in global health research: a framework of expectations"

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · Aug 18

I love technology more than most, but it's not the answer to everything and ultimately the future is about people, and how people deal with each other.

And all the good and bad that goes along with that.

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · Aug 5

Africa doesn’t need charity. Africa needs fair terms.

We need leadership from governments—to invest in their people

We need leadership from creditors—to offer concessional lending at fair terms

We need leadership from donors—to strengthen national systems, not create parallel ones: bit.ly/45AM7jQ

WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit – 5 August 2025

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · Aug 4

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. — Mark Twain

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International Health Policies (IHP) network @ihpnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 31

Stay tuned for a new IHP newsletter issue on Friday 1 August. To subscribe to the weekly knowledge management tool: www.internationalhealthpolicies.org

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Switching the Poles in International Health Policies

www.internationalhealthpolicies.org

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · Jul 25

Please read @helenclarknz.bsky.social and my piece @thelancet.com spotlighting new PMNCH Strategy. “Building partnerships and coalitions is the most promising way to challenge the forces that seek to dismantle the institutions and values of collective action” Full www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · Jul 25

Please read @helenclarknz.bsky.social and my piece @thelancet.com spotlighting new PMNCH Strategy. “Building partnerships and coalitions is the most promising way to challenge the forces that seek to dismantle the institutions and values of collective action” Full www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · Jul 22

Partnerships are backbone of resistance to roll-backs on women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health.

Today @PMNCH launches its new strategy for 2026-2030 setting out critical role that partnerships must play in the tumultuous years ahead. Join us on this journey.

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New PMNCH strategy launched as world faces perilous moment for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health and rights

Today, with the strength of 1,500+ partners across 130 countries, PMNCH launches its new 2026-2030 Strategy, setting out the critical role that the Partnership must play in the tumultuous years ahead....

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · Jul 14

@who.int remains committed to end AIDS in our lifetime, and calls on leaders to:

Embrace meaningful partnerships — esp. with people living with #HIV;

Support HIV research;

Prioritize HIV prevention;

Protect human rights;

Reject the politicization of science and scientific institutions.

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · Jul 14

New post by me on the implications for global science from America's scientific retreat and what we need to do about it.

christinapagel.substack.com/p/americas-r...

this is adapted from an editorial I wrote for the Journal of Health Services Research & Policy journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

America’s retreat from science has far-reaching implications for global research and innovation

The immediate impact on US science and global health is devastating, but the implications for global science go further and we need to protect it.

christinapagel.substack.com

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