“We are deeply concerned that the proposed structural changes at WHO risk stalling — or even reversing — progress on strengthening and investing in the nursing and health workforce,” Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses 💯

🌍NCDs cause 70% of deaths globally - straining health systems & workforce, especially in Africa. Our new paper highlights highlights key workforce challenges & strategic priorities ahead of the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting. 🩺❤️ Read the paper here🔗https://bit.ly/4kiTf8x

"The #NHS is a global institution in its people, in its practices & in the example it sets... a trusted force for health & progress worldwide." #NHS77 #ExpertsInOurMidst #globalNHS #HealthPartnerships www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/77-years-of-...

Our second paper dives into the vital role of diaspora NHS staff connecting UK & African health systems - shaping policy, supporting equity, and strengthening health services. 🌍🤝 This paper outlines how and why we must support them. Read it below👇 🔗https://bit.ly/4kiTf8x

'We need a new narrative on #UKaid — but it still comes down to the money.' Grateful to @bondngo.bsky.social for amplifying my message to the UK Government. www.bond.org.uk/news/2025/07... #GlobalHealth #HealthSecurity #HealthPartnerships #globalNHS

'Spending review boosts NHS funding but slashes #UKaid.' The welcome/unwelcome headline in @globalhealthpart.bsky.social newsletter this month #HealthPartnerships #QualityUHC #globalNHS #ExpertsInOurMidst mailchi.mp/thet/your-gl...

Strong criticism at the #Ff4D CSO forum on the way communities have been excluded and shut out of formal meetings for the Seville declaration; we know from decades of the HIV response that community leadership is essential if we want to advance international development. #NothingForUsWithoutUs

👏 So important.👇 Fantastic opportunity to learn more about @globalhealthpart.bsky.social recent study on #healthworker #wellbeing with 4000 health workers across #Kenya, #Nigeria and #Ghana under the #UK DHSC Global Health Workforce Programme. Thank you @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social

🚨NHS-WHO Working for Health Seminar alert: 🩺 Our Duty of Care: Protecting Mental Health and Preventing Burnout in Health and Care Workers 📅 Thursday 17th July 2025 🕒 12:00 – 13:00 (CET) ✍️ www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-m...

Yesterday at #WHA78, we hosted a key event on strengthening bilateral agreements on health worker migration. Health workers are national assets. Ethical, inclusive agreements can protect rights & strengthen systems. Thanks to all who joined & to Novartis for supporting!

“We must begin with an honest assessment of how the UK benefits from being globally engaged in health.” This is, amongst other things, my response to Minister Minister Chapman’s evidence to IDC last week. @fcdo-answers.bsky.social @dhsc-answers.bsky.social #UKAid #HealthPartnerships #globalNHS

Many @globalhealthpart.bsky.social stars at #WHA78. Here’s one of them, @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social, talking at the occupational health reception about our research into #healthworker well-being, part of our broader #GHWP collaboration.

Exciting to see @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social open our #WHA78 side event with @who.int, exploring how to strengthen bilateral agreements on #healthworker migration. This builds on #UKAfricaHealthSummit discussions in March & some of @globalhealthpart.bsky.social thought leadership around diaspora

“Everyone is a #HealthCareWorker..” Let’s get behind this weeks’ #WHA78 #HealthWorkforce agenda and invest in health #Jobs, #Education and #DecentWork for our health, wellbeing and economies #Working4Health @globalhealthpart.bsky.social @bensimms65.bsky.social

Very excited that @globalhealthpart.bsky.social is collaborating with @ukgovernment.bsky.social on this side event at #WHA78. It is time to move beyond old notions of #Aid to realise the full potential of mutually beneficial & equitable #HealthPartnerships. Join us! #QualityUHC #globalNHS

Today, @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social launched the #APPG on #GlobalHealth & Security, assembling an impressive field of officers including Lauren Sullivan MP, Lord Oates & Baroness Sugg. My thanks to @globalhealthpart.bsky.social colleague @jonathonfoster.bsky.social for his work to support this.

Terrific #NHS led session exploring the power of #partnerships to unlock bi-directional learning, impact and efficiencies through the #HealthWorkforce Country-driven, with women leading at the forefront: True mutual benefits for all countries, in times of scarce resources

💬 What if healthcare was built on human connection - not just systems? ☝️The question at the heart of the WHO Global Webinar Series on Community Engagement, co-hosted by us! 📺Watch the April webinar here: bit.ly/42t4GVD 🔗Join the Community of Practice: bit.ly/4cOI4m

Aid cuts could have ‘pandemic-like effects’ on maternal deaths, @who.int warns Loss of funding could undo progress in reducing deaths in pregnancy and childbirth, especially in war zones, says UN @katlay.bsky.social ✍️ www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Thank you Honourable Minister ⁦‪Mekdes Daba‬⁩ for engaging with my @globalhealthpart.bsky.social‬⁩ colleagues to celebrate Ethiopia-UK #HealthPartnerships today. 🇪🇹🤲🇬🇧⁦‪ #globalNHS #QualityUHC

🗣️ “Diaspora professionals already strengthen health systems in the UK & countries of heritage—imagine what they could achieve if the system worked with them, not against them.” ☝️Words from @bensimms65.bsky.social in @hsj.co.uk on uplifting diaspora health workers. 📖 Read more ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/3Y9J7qn

Given the catastrophic decision-making here in the UK & in the US, may I humbly suggest that there is only one thing to do this weekend? Book your ticket to the #UKAfricaHealthSummit! Now, more than ever, it feels essential to convene & be inspired. www.uk-africahealthsummit.org

20 sessions. 96 speakers. The 2025 #UKAfricaHealthSummit. March 18th/19th. Join us! Taking place at Royal College of Physicians, with satellite across London, and organised by my wonderful colleagues @globalhealthpart.bsky.social #HealthPartnerships #globalNHS #UHC www.uk-africahealthsummit.org/

'Global cuts, local consequences: Why the @NHSuk needs international aid.' The NHS runs on global talent. And when Britain pulls away from the world, the world pulls away from Britain. #UKAid #UHC #HealthPartnerships www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/global-cuts-...

With South Africa’s 🇿🇦presidency of the G20 now up an running, 2025 is a huge opportunity to showcase Africa’s leading role in the future of global health 🌍 Join next weeks’ convo #UKAfricaHealthSummit #Working4Health #HealthForAll

Super interesting session on health worker wellbeing at #GHWP learning & sharing event. Strong recognition that health workers need support to look after their own health and need to know that “we care about you”. @globalhealthpart.bsky.social @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social #healthworkers #UHC2030

We’re excited to be hosting the #GHWP Sharing & Learning event in Abuja tomorrow, where we'll be celebrating the #GHWP Health Partnerships' achievements, hearing from National Stakeholders on #HSS, and sharing learnings from the prog in Nigeria! 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬 Stay tuned for updates 📖🔗https://bit.ly/4gFvlCm

“It is all our wish that we will have the health personnel to take care of us”. A great reminder of why investing in the health workforce is so important at the start of the Nigeria learning & sharing event. @globalhealthpart.bsky.social @bensimms65.bsky.social @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social

The wonderful Team @globalhealthpart.bsky.social here in Harare, drawn from Zimbabwe, Zambia & the UK to support #UKZHPP. A fabulous day of discussions celebrating #healthpartnerships #globalNHS. Particular thanks to @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social for her expert guidance.

Full house here today in Harare as #HealthPartnerships embark on a very exciting journey to support #Healthworkforce strengthening in Zimbabwe.

It is beyond exciting to be part of this #UKZHPP seminar today in Harare. Sincere thanks to @MoHCCZim & @UKinZimbabwe for inviting @globalhealthpart.bsky.social to help shape this programme of equitable #HealthPartnerships between the #NHS & Zimbabwe.

🚨WHO & NHS Working for Health Series Seminar alert: 🗓️ Thursday 23rd January 🕰️ 1100-1300 (GMT)    Q; How to best #attract, #retain, #protect, and #safeguard #HealthWorkers in rural settings? A: Check out the latest insights & evidence     ✍️ for Zoom access:   us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Heatfelt thanks to Lucia Vambe for speaking so movingly at the UK Parliament about her work to improve the health of patients here in UK, & in her country of heritage, #Zimbabwe. Truly, one of the #ExpertsInOurMidst. #GlobalNHS #HealthPartnerships www.thet.org/our-work/pol...

#UHCDay here in Lyon 🇫🇷 showcasing incredible global progress: 🌍 46 countries in WHO AFRO and PAHO regions in the driving seat & transforming #workforce data & evidence into smart #HealthWorkforce policy, action & investments #Health #LabourMarket Analysis 👉🏽Data📊 👉🏽Dialogue🗣️ 👉🏽Decisions💡

1/8 All countries in Europe face nursing shortages. The issue isn't so much training more, it's keeping those we have. Our new European Observatory policy brief asks what can be done (supported by Horizon Europe MAGNET4EUROPE project) eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications...

Lola Banjoko is an inspiration to us all Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET), now in her 7th year as a Trustee. Check out this account of her visit to Nigera. #HealthPartnerships #GlobalNHS #ExpertsInOurMidst #QualityUHC www.thet.org/impact-of-gl...

Stark warning that the urgent need for sustained investment that ensures #healthworkforce retention and #decentwork is a major issue for every country, regardless of income and economic status. Protect Support Invest #HealthForAll

Favourite email 2day, from a radiologist: "I strongly believe that #NHS Global Partnerships r the most impactful channel for foreign aid that UK can offer. Projects run through the NHS bring strong reciprocal benefits & have wide scope." We @globalhealthpart.bsky.social agree. #UKAid

Cross-sectoral collaboration ➕ #HealthWorkforce investments 🟰 health in all policies✅ #InvestInHealthWorkers 📄👀⬇️ academic.oup.com/heapol/artic...

The difficulty of sustaining #healthsystem improvement & #investment against short term funding (and political) cycles ⚖️💰 Analysis of #GlobalFund whttps://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0003914

DYK? EU countries are facing a looming 1.2 million shortfall of critical #HealthWorkers. How can we train, attract & retain them better? OECD/EU latest publication launch on now www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

Energising meeting with Nicola Ranger this morning, discussing a revitalised agenda for the Royal College of Nurses internationally, with ICN & beyond. Also good to make common cause in celebrating the #ExpertsInOurMidst. The RCN is such an important voice in #globalhealth #healthpartnerships

Hi Bluesky… nice to be here!