Gotta say it’s a bit on the nose to have a ship full of wealthy white people and an outbreak that’s actually been controlled dominate global media while a major Ebola outbreak in DRC with cross boarder spread is going unnoticed. www.npr.org/2026/05/16/g...

The ancient Cambodian capital of Oudong

New call for expressions of interest – Building better ways of knowing: Exploring new methods in how health generated to advance improved solutions toward health equity Deadline: 16 January 2026, 23:59 CET More information > ahpsr.who.int/funding-oppo...

BREAKING: Britain appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been named leader of the Church of England in the 1,400 year history of the role reut.rs/46RSbE6

#GHS2026 Call for Abstracts 🌍 Theme 1: Emerging Challenges & Converging Risks 🦠 Emerging, Resistant & Resurgent Diseases 🤖 Biotech Innovation, AI & DURC 📜 Global Research & Policy Shifts Does this fit your work? Submit your abstract by 17 Nov 2025! www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abs...

Nepal makes progress toward predicting dengue outbreaks months in advance 🦟⏳ How? By using DHIS2 with modeling tools like Chap to track climate-sensitive diseases—an approach now spotlighted ahead of COP30. 🔗 buff.ly/f9tSQXc #DHIS2 #ClimateHealth #COP30 #DiseaseSurveillance

My WeChat translate leaves something to be desired

I had such fun running the 10km in this weekend’s TCS Sydney Marathon. What what a city, what a day, and what a great event. I am hooked! Seoul next, and fingers crossed on my ballot for the full marathon in Tokyo!

Good luck to everyone running 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃 in Sydney this morning

We have heard you! The new deadline to submit is now 31 October, 2025.

Please note that the deadline to apply for this call for papers has been extended to October 31, 2025.

One of my birdies is leaving the nest: congratulations to Bingqing Guo on successfully defending her dissertation on the measurement of financial protection in China this morning.

I am still processing how amazing this paper is: ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid...

I ❤️ @obsidian.md bases

Our #HS2050 initiative is considering the future of health systems. As a first step, we're canvassing views on the big trends shaping health systems and access to them. Contribute your thoughts and experience by 21 August (this Thursday!) 📋 ahpsr.org/health-syste...

One of my favourite trips of all times.

This is a good time to re-post information on this call for papers in SSM: Health Systems.

I am old enough to remember when Jay Bhattacharya even believed in vaccination (From Bhattacharya, Hyde, and Tu (2014)).

Got a view on global health and health systems? Fill out this consultation survey from the WHO's Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research. #healthpolicy #episky ahpsr.org/health-syste...

Not my fault

Birkenstock narrowly misses quarterly sales estimates as demand cools reut.rs/41ykTba

Reminder: There are 2 weeks left to your best papers on, with, or for DHIS2 to the special issue of SSM: Health Systems. There are no APCs for accepted papers and so far the quality of the submitted papers is really amazing. www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...

Gili Air is my vibe

The population of Japan fell by a record amount -- more than 900,000 people -- in 2024 u.afp.com/SMsc

Lots of interest following Sophie Witter's presentation 'Transnational lifelines: The role of diaspora capital on health system resilience in fragile and shock prone settings' at IHEA last week. Find the ppt & learn more about the diaspora study here: www.rebuildconsortium.com/resources/di...

This my idea of a perfect summer getaway www.afar.com/magazine/ext...

BREAKING: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an ‘immediate and unconditional’ ceasefire, says Malaysia aje.io/j71ffw

80 years old. Heart failure. Still working to survive. Our safety nets aren't just failing, they've already collapsed for millions. Repost if you think we can do better. #MedSky #HealthPolicy www.businessinsider.com/older-americ...

For less than 2USD, I can find and chat with a doctor in my grab app in Indonesia. Presumably they can prescribe and dispatch meds to me via a grab rider too. Asia really stands to leapfrog the rest of the world in digital health. #balibelly

Deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of our dear friend, colleague and @who.int Envoy David Nabarro. David was a great champion of global health and health equity, and a wise, generous mentor to countless individuals. His work touched and impacted so many lives across the world. (1/2)

Cambodia reports additional 12 deaths as fears grow of a larger conflict breaking out between the neighbours.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health crisis that threatens to undo decades of progress in medicine. @cgdev.org has launched a new, interactive web tool that estimates the economic impact of AMR in 122 different countries. Explore: www.cgdev.org/media/foreca...

#ihea2025 officially kicks off today in Bali. How happy am I to be here today rather than in #T10 🌀 Hong Kong?

A personal favourite question from a workshop on lessons learned from Indonesia's UHC experience this morning from a Nigerian delegate: How the hell did you get 280 million people enrolled in your health insurance scheme? #ihea2025

"All flights scheduled to arrive or depart Hong Kong International Airport between 5:00am and 6:00pm tomorrow (20 Jul) will either be delayed or cancelled," airline Cathay Pacific has said.

Women in health econ and global health at #IHEA2025, please come to our women in health pre-Congress session from 1-4pm tomorrow. @gabriconti.bsky.social will share her great new work on the menopause penalty, followed by a panel including IHEA President Kara Hanson, and a networking reception.

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Fantastic postdoc fellowship opportunity @mcgill.ca! mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Caree...

Our new editorial in Bulletin of the WHO about ongoing initiative to improve the measurement of adult mortality in low-and-middle-income countries, where major data gaps have recently been compounded by US decision to end support for Demographic & Health Surveys pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

“In some places in Europe we are experiencing temperatures that have never been recorded before, so it is really unusual,” said Carlo Buontempo… But he added that this was “not surprising, because with climate change, we’re bound to see more intense, longer, and more frequent heat waves”

UNESCO WHS #184 Arles: freaking hot in the canicule but worth it.

Gates Foundation pledges $1.6 billion to bolster Gavi's childhood vaccine efforts https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/gates-foundation-pledges-16-billion-bolster-gavis-childhood-vaccine-efforts 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁

There are so many national treasures to enjoy, and experiences to have, with the Canada Strong Pass -- parks, galleries, VIA Rail. Check out the opportunities at www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

McGill has been named the #1 university in Canada — and ranked 27th in the world — in the QS World University Rankings 2026. And we did it together! 🏆 This achievement belongs to every student, professor, researcher, and staff member who shapes McGill. 🔗 Read more: mcgill.ca/x/iPf

👉👉🏿👉🏼Post Doc in Behavioural Economics at the Economics and Public Policy Department and Centre for Health Economics & Policy Innovation at Imperial Business School ! Come and join us! www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

I am leaving Oslo after a few great days discussing what can be done with DHIS2 and health systems. As usual, Oslo in the summer did not disappoint.

David Hotchkiss wrapped up a great day discussing DHIS2 on, for,and with research.

On my way! I look forward to joining this event tomorrow!

Indonesian Minister Temporarily Halts Nickel Mining in Raja Ampat en.tempo.co/read/2014662... This decision follows the widespread rejection of nickel mining in Raja Ampat by environmental activists and civil society groups, who cited threats to the region's delicate ecosystem.