Elizabeth Duffy
@lduffy24.bsky.social
Passionate about science and health. Also a bit of a music nerd and play the harp! Opinions my own
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Sources for information;
www.who.int/news-room/fa...
www.cdc.gov/leprosy/abou...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
www.who.int/europe/news-...
www.who.int/news/item/21...
www.who.int/news-room/fa...
www.cdc.gov/leprosy/abou...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
www.who.int/europe/news-...
www.who.int/news/item/21...
Leprosy
Leprosy, also known as Hansen disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused mainly by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. The disease affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosa ...
www.who.int
January 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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January 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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awareness globally, even among healthcare workers, as well as stigma and discrimination - even after being cured
With this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Sunday, January 25th, 2026, World Leprosy Day
Read more here:
www.who.int/news/item/16...
With this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Sunday, January 25th, 2026, World Leprosy Day
Read more here:
www.who.int/news/item/16...
January 17, 2026 at 8:49 PM
awareness globally, even among healthcare workers, as well as stigma and discrimination - even after being cured
With this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Sunday, January 25th, 2026, World Leprosy Day
Read more here:
www.who.int/news/item/16...
With this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Sunday, January 25th, 2026, World Leprosy Day
Read more here:
www.who.int/news/item/16...
Reposted by Elizabeth Duffy
being mentioned in the Bible and other ancient texts.
Despite this health burden and history, it remains a neglected tropical disease. A primary reason for this is a lack of
Despite this health burden and history, it remains a neglected tropical disease. A primary reason for this is a lack of
January 17, 2026 at 8:49 PM
being mentioned in the Bible and other ancient texts.
Despite this health burden and history, it remains a neglected tropical disease. A primary reason for this is a lack of
Despite this health burden and history, it remains a neglected tropical disease. A primary reason for this is a lack of
Sources for information;
www.who.int/news-room/fa...
www.cdc.gov/leprosy/abou...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
www.who.int/europe/news-...
www.who.int/news/item/21...
www.who.int/news-room/fa...
www.cdc.gov/leprosy/abou...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
www.who.int/europe/news-...
www.who.int/news/item/21...
Leprosy
Leprosy, also known as Hansen disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused mainly by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. The disease affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosa ...
www.who.int
January 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
For more public health news and insights, do consider visitng my website or becoming a Substack subscriber
youmeandvaccines.ie/blog-you-me-...
substack.com/@lgirl123
youmeandvaccines.ie/blog-you-me-...
substack.com/@lgirl123
Blog on Vaccines, Immunisation, Inoculation & Public Health Ireland | youmeandvaccines.ie
Check our our articles on: Vaccine, Immunisation, Inoculation & Public Health Discussions Ireland - email if you'd like to chat - www.youmeandvaccines.ie
youmeandvaccines.ie
January 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
For more public health news and insights, do consider visitng my website or becoming a Substack subscriber
youmeandvaccines.ie/blog-you-me-...
substack.com/@lgirl123
youmeandvaccines.ie/blog-you-me-...
substack.com/@lgirl123
awareness globally, even among healthcare workers, as well as stigma and discrimination - even after being cured
With this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Sunday, January 25th, 2026, World Leprosy Day
Read more here:
www.who.int/news/item/16...
With this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Sunday, January 25th, 2026, World Leprosy Day
Read more here:
www.who.int/news/item/16...
January 17, 2026 at 8:49 PM
awareness globally, even among healthcare workers, as well as stigma and discrimination - even after being cured
With this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Sunday, January 25th, 2026, World Leprosy Day
Read more here:
www.who.int/news/item/16...
With this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Sunday, January 25th, 2026, World Leprosy Day
Read more here:
www.who.int/news/item/16...
being mentioned in the Bible and other ancient texts.
Despite this health burden and history, it remains a neglected tropical disease. A primary reason for this is a lack of
Despite this health burden and history, it remains a neglected tropical disease. A primary reason for this is a lack of
January 17, 2026 at 8:49 PM
being mentioned in the Bible and other ancient texts.
Despite this health burden and history, it remains a neglected tropical disease. A primary reason for this is a lack of
Despite this health burden and history, it remains a neglected tropical disease. A primary reason for this is a lack of
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January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Reposted by Elizabeth Duffy
One crucial aspect of preparing for future pandemics is addressing vaccine hesitancy and promoting uptake of vaccines and other important public health interventions.
I write about this here:
youmeandvaccines.ie/news-blog-ar...
I write about this here:
youmeandvaccines.ie/news-blog-ar...
Is the future under threat? Protecting against vaccine hesitancy in future pandemics | youmeandvaccines.ie
youmeandvaccines.ie
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
One crucial aspect of preparing for future pandemics is addressing vaccine hesitancy and promoting uptake of vaccines and other important public health interventions.
I write about this here:
youmeandvaccines.ie/news-blog-ar...
I write about this here:
youmeandvaccines.ie/news-blog-ar...
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world chooses to do now will determine how prepared we are when that moment comes. “
Read more here;
www.who.int/news/item/18...
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Read more here;
www.who.int/news/item/18...
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Strategic joint evaluation of the global COVID-19 response: what did we learn?
As the world continues to reckon with the far-reaching consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the launch of the Strategic Joint Evaluation of the Collective International Development and Humanitarian ...
www.who.int
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
world chooses to do now will determine how prepared we are when that moment comes. “
Read more here;
www.who.int/news/item/18...
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Read more here;
www.who.int/news/item/18...
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Reposted by Elizabeth Duffy
Development and Humanitarian Assistance Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic offers a critical moment of reflection – and a renewed call to action. "
"The event brought together global partners to confront a simple truth: the next pandemic is not a question of if, but when."
"What the
"The event brought together global partners to confront a simple truth: the next pandemic is not a question of if, but when."
"What the
January 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Development and Humanitarian Assistance Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic offers a critical moment of reflection – and a renewed call to action. "
"The event brought together global partners to confront a simple truth: the next pandemic is not a question of if, but when."
"What the
"The event brought together global partners to confront a simple truth: the next pandemic is not a question of if, but when."
"What the
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
One crucial aspect of preparing for future pandemics is addressing vaccine hesitancy and promoting uptake of vaccines and other important public health interventions.
I write about this here:
youmeandvaccines.ie/news-blog-ar...
I write about this here:
youmeandvaccines.ie/news-blog-ar...
Is the future under threat? Protecting against vaccine hesitancy in future pandemics | youmeandvaccines.ie
youmeandvaccines.ie
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
One crucial aspect of preparing for future pandemics is addressing vaccine hesitancy and promoting uptake of vaccines and other important public health interventions.
I write about this here:
youmeandvaccines.ie/news-blog-ar...
I write about this here:
youmeandvaccines.ie/news-blog-ar...
world chooses to do now will determine how prepared we are when that moment comes. “
Read more here;
www.who.int/news/item/18...
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Read more here;
www.who.int/news/item/18...
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Strategic joint evaluation of the global COVID-19 response: what did we learn?
As the world continues to reckon with the far-reaching consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the launch of the Strategic Joint Evaluation of the Collective International Development and Humanitarian ...
www.who.int
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
world chooses to do now will determine how prepared we are when that moment comes. “
Read more here;
www.who.int/news/item/18...
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Read more here;
www.who.int/news/item/18...
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Development and Humanitarian Assistance Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic offers a critical moment of reflection – and a renewed call to action. "
"The event brought together global partners to confront a simple truth: the next pandemic is not a question of if, but when."
"What the
"The event brought together global partners to confront a simple truth: the next pandemic is not a question of if, but when."
"What the
January 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Development and Humanitarian Assistance Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic offers a critical moment of reflection – and a renewed call to action. "
"The event brought together global partners to confront a simple truth: the next pandemic is not a question of if, but when."
"What the
"The event brought together global partners to confront a simple truth: the next pandemic is not a question of if, but when."
"What the
Reposted by Elizabeth Duffy
more public health news and insights, do consider visiting my blog or becoming a substack subscriber
youmeandvaccines.ie/blog-you-me-...
substack.com/@lgirl123?ut...
youmeandvaccines.ie/blog-you-me-...
substack.com/@lgirl123?ut...
December 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
more public health news and insights, do consider visiting my blog or becoming a substack subscriber
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Reposted by Elizabeth Duffy
accomplishment reflects Brazil’s long-standing commitment to universal and free access to health services through its Unified Health System (SUS), anchored in a strong primary health-care system and respect for human rights."
Read more here
www.who.int/news/item/18...
And for
Read more here
www.who.int/news/item/18...
And for
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this histori...
www.who.int
December 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
accomplishment reflects Brazil’s long-standing commitment to universal and free access to health services through its Unified Health System (SUS), anchored in a strong primary health-care system and respect for human rights."
Read more here
www.who.int/news/item/18...
And for
Read more here
www.who.int/news/item/18...
And for
more public health news and insights, do consider visiting my blog or becoming a substack subscriber
youmeandvaccines.ie/blog-you-me-...
substack.com/@lgirl123?ut...
youmeandvaccines.ie/blog-you-me-...
substack.com/@lgirl123?ut...
December 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
more public health news and insights, do consider visiting my blog or becoming a substack subscriber
youmeandvaccines.ie/blog-you-me-...
substack.com/@lgirl123?ut...
youmeandvaccines.ie/blog-you-me-...
substack.com/@lgirl123?ut...
accomplishment reflects Brazil’s long-standing commitment to universal and free access to health services through its Unified Health System (SUS), anchored in a strong primary health-care system and respect for human rights."
Read more here
www.who.int/news/item/18...
And for
Read more here
www.who.int/news/item/18...
And for
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this histori...
www.who.int
December 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
accomplishment reflects Brazil’s long-standing commitment to universal and free access to health services through its Unified Health System (SUS), anchored in a strong primary health-care system and respect for human rights."
Read more here
www.who.int/news/item/18...
And for
Read more here
www.who.int/news/item/18...
And for