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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 17d

Ahead of #UNGA, global experts @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @monicageingos.bsky.social and @michaelmarmot.bsky.social investigate how inequalities are making the world more vulnerable to pandemics.

Read more: www.unaids.org/en/resources...

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Ben Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 15d

Today, harmful stories are shaping the global conversation, constraining policy ambition.

Our new report identifies how to overcome these stories.

PUBLIG GOOD: Building a winning narrative to bring the world together

By Jonathan Glennie & Ben Phillips

globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...

Public Good Narrative Project - Global Cooperation Institute

September 2025

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · 19d

Inequalities are a political choice; social protection improves health equity. Ahead of #UNGA, co-chairs of the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS & Pandemics, Winnie Byanyima Wjosephstiglitz.bsky.social @monicageingos.bsky.social and @michaelmarmot.bsky.social urge leaders to be bold

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Waltham Forest Echo @walthamforestecho.bsky.social · Jul 21

Council issues update on work to reduce public health inequalities

Waltham Forest has said there is 'more to be done' three years on from health review that lay bare stark differences in life expectancy across the borough
walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/07/21/c...

Council issues update on work to reduce public health inequalities

Waltham Forest has said there is 'more to be done' three years on from health review that lay bare stark differences in life expectancy across the borough

walthamforestecho.co.uk

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Jul 7

On behalf of the Global Council on Inequalities, AIDS and Pandemics @michaelmarmot.bsky.social has been advising the G20 on the overwhelming evidence pointing to an “inequality-pandemics cycle"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBRY...

The link between pandemics & inequalities: Sir Michael Marmot

YouTube video by UNAIDS Official

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Jul 3

Please take 5 minutes to help us improve the evidence base of the health of people affected by social exclusion in England.
Follow the link to complete the survey by 18th July:
forms.office.com/e/sysdphu2e2

Inclusion health national call for evidence

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Jul 3

We are happy to announce that the IHE's Director @michaelmarmot.bsky.social is now on LinkedIn! You can follow him here:
uk.linkedin.com/in/professor...

#HealthEquity #Health #HealthInequalities

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Jun 26

Trump’s budget is one big “beautiful” regressive policy, with Americans who voted for Trump being adversely affected the most explains @michaelmarmot.bsky.social in @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/389/...

Trump’s budget is one big “beautiful” regressive policy

US President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by the US Congress, is certainly big. Its beauty is more questionable. The act forms one part of Trump’s signature economic strat...

www.bmj.com

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Jun 10

The #TrailblazerGP Programme is tackling health inequalities by supporting early-career GPs in deprived communities. 100% of alumni say it still shapes their day-to-day work.
Read more: 🔗 tinyurl.com/37z63pvd
#HealthEquity #PrimaryCare #MarmotPrinciples

Trailblazers: Primary Care and Health Inequalities - Institute of Health Equity

Trailblazers: Primary Care and Health Inequalities

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Jun 10

The NHS is more than a healthcare provider - it's a major employer, purchaser & influencer. Our latest report shows how Trusts are using this role to improve community health & wellbeing. 🔗Read it here: tinyurl.com/5cfd9fk3
#HealthInequalities #AnchorInstitutions #MarmotNHS

NHS Employers: Reducing Health Inequalities through Local Recruitment - Institute of Health Equity

NHS Employers: Reducing Health Inequalities through Local Recruitment

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Jun 10

Leeds is showing what it means to be a #MarmotPlace.
From supporting GPs in areas of deprivation to reshaping NHS recruitment to reduce inequality - year 2 delivers real progress. Explore 3 new reports from @Health_Equity 👉 tinyurl.com/y23sbp8j
#FairerHealthierLeeds #MarmotPlace #HealthEquity #Leeds

Fairer, Healthier Leeds: Reducing Health Inequalities - Institute of Health Equity

Fairer, Healthier Leeds: Reducing Health Inequalities

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · May 22

We are pleased to announce the publication of 'Raise Camden'. This IHE Report ~ written with the help of @CamdenCouncil.bksy.social ~ provides a summary of the social determinants of health for children and young people in the London Borough of Camden. Read the report here:
tinyurl.com/55j6hkw9

Raise Camden - Child Health Equity Data Audit - Institute of Health Equity

Raise Camden - Child Health Equity Data Audit

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · May 8

An overview of Health Inequalities in Scotland - the first report from the Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) in partnership with Public Health Scotland is published today!

Read the report here: www.instituteofhealthequity.org/resources-re...

Scotland - Collaboration for Health Equity (CHES) - Institute of Health Equity

Scotland - Collaboration for Health Equity (CHES)

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · May 7

New @who.int global report o social determinants of health equity is a much needed reminder that to improve health equity we must improve society, say @michaelmarmot.bsky.social and @jessjallen.bsky.social #AllforEquity www.bmj.com/content/389/...

Call to action on social determinants of health

“Social injustice is killing people on a grand scale” was the rallying cry of the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH), published in 2008.1 It remains appropriate to the World Health...

www.bmj.com

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · May 6

New @who.int global report shows within-country health inequities are widening and the health gap targets will be missed, largely due to a lack of political will to tackle the structural drivers of poor health @michaelmarmot.bsky.social @sudhvir.bsky.social #AllforEquity bit.ly/3SdE4lo

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · Apr 24

Booking is now open for the Greater Health Equity conference!

Hear from leading experts on what’s next for creating a fairer, healthier society for all: www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology...

@uclpophealthsci.bsky.social @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social @michaelmarmot.bsky.social @marmotihe.bsky.social

Greater Health Equity

Celebrating the work of Sir Michael Marmot and discussing next steps for research and policy.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Michael Marmot @michaelmarmot.bsky.social · Apr 11

Tariffs introduced by the United States are likely to widen inequalities within and between countries, and have wide-ranging harmful consequences for health @marmotihe.bsky.social
www.croakey.org/chaos-under-...

Chaos under Trump: on tariffs, health and inequalities

Introduction: After United States President Donald Trump's so-called Liberation Day unleashed chaos and uncertainty upon the world, the nature and

www.croakey.org

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Apr 11

Tariffs introduced by the United States are likely to widen inequalities within and between countries, and have wide-ranging harmful consequences for health explains @michaelmarmot.bsky.social
www.croakey.org/chaos-under-...

Chaos under Trump: on tariffs, health and inequalities

Introduction: After United States President Donald Trump's so-called Liberation Day unleashed chaos and uncertainty upon the world, the nature and

www.croakey.org

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Mar 26

In just over two years the Health Equity Network has reached a new milestone of 6,000 members. The network provides organisations, community and voluntary groups and individuals a platform to share their work on health equity. Join the network here healthequitynetwork.co.uk/feed

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LSE Health Policy @lsehealthpolicy.bsky.social · Mar 17

❗️Happening today❗️

📌Join us this evening for the LSE Health Annual Lecture with @michaelmarmot.bsky.social, Director of @marmotihe.bsky.social

‘Social justice and health equity'

📅 Monday 17 March, 6:30pm- 8:00pm
ℹ️ Find out more bit.ly/416u8zs
📍LSE Campus & Online, register: bit.ly/4k6e48D

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Mar 13

We were in Kings Lynn yesterday for the launch of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk as a Marmot place! We kickstarted the day with talks from Sir Michael Marmot and Jessica Allen. #health

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Feb 25

Our new partnership with Public Health Scotland joins the around 50 Marmot Places working to promote health equity across the UK @michaelmarmot.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...

New collaboration to tackle health inequalities launches in Scotland

Director of UCL’s Institute of Health Equity (IHE) Professor Sir Michael Marmot will be working with Public Health Scotland (PHS) and councils in three areas of Scotland to reduce health inequalities.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Feb 25

We are now out our final Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) launch event in North Ayrshire! #health

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Feb 25

We are in South Lanarkshire this morning, for the launch of the Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) in the area.
@southlanarkshire.gov.uk #health

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Institute of Health Equity @marmotihe.bsky.social · Feb 24

Exiting to announce a new collaboration with Public Health Scotland with three areas adopting @michaelmarmot.bsky.social status publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/fe...

Bold new collaboration to tackle health inequalities launches in three local areas in Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland

The Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland launches plans to bring about significant change to reduce health inequalities in three of Scotland’s local authority areas - Aberdeen City, North Ayrsh...

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