Chief Medical Officer at the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. Together, we can end the epidemic.
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Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
Trust in public health has taken a beating in the first 2 years of the second Trump administration. Thus the first of 10 actions that I propose for the 120th Congress is to investigate @HHSGov Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and pursue impeachment if warranted by the evidence.
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Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
The jambon-beurre—a classic Parisian sandwich of ham and butter on a baguette—is having a moment in New York. Recently, the sandwich has been cropping up at shops and boulangeries across the city. But the best jambon-beurre is also the newest, Helen Rosner writes. It can be found at Richaud Petite Bakery, a novel effort by the actor turned baker Richaud Valls. “The reason this sandwich has won my heart more than others in the city is the torpedo of bread they’re tucked into,” Rosner continues. “Which sighs and crackles, an entire universe of complexity and depth in its crumb.” Read more: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/qW…
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This is a jambon-fromage, as there's cheese in it. A jambon-beurre is just ham, butter and (optionally) some bits of cornichon on a half-baguette
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Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
In 1983, a small group of people living with AIDS wrote the Denver Principles — demanding dignity, self-determination, and a seat at every table where decisions about their lives were made. The document that changed everything, and its call still stands: riseuptohiv.com/denver-princ…
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
From breakthrough to affordable HIV prevention in just 16 months.
The first generic injectable lenacapavir has received US FDA approval, with an agreed price of just US$40 per person per year.
Read more: ow.ly/IEyO51028m0
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
Cities and municipalities have a critical role to play in integrating health impacts into their climate adaptation and mitigation planning. We look forward to working with other urban health networks like @c40cities to maximize our impact across the 600+ @FastTrackCities network.
Health and climate change are interconnected in ways that are altering health outcomes for millions of people. My latest “Aftershocks” blog post is focused on addressing those interconnections.
READ: josemzuniga.com/2026/10/26/h…
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
Strong health and community systems depend on health workers who are trained, well equipped and supported.
Between 2024 and 2025, @GlobalFund investments have supported nearly 117,000 community health workers and 67,700+ other health professionals.
Read more: theglobalfund.org/en/results…
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
What does it take to turn promising #Ebola innovations into accessible tools?
Unitaid’s investment of up to US$3.4M supports preparations to help countries access new Bundibugyo #Ebola diagnostics and treatments, should they prove safe and effective.
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Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
Proud to see this important step- in Bunia DRC. This platform clinical trial is adapted to assess Ervebo and bundibugyo specific vaccines for efficacy in preventing infection-the community eagerly awaits a solution to end this outbreak. @WHOAFRO
Science gives us hope. Today, in Bunia #DRC, the first participants were vaccinated in a new #Ebola vaccine trial called TUMAINI, which means “hope” in Swahili.
There is currently no approved vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus causing the outbreak. This trial will help us understand whether any of the vaccine candidates designed for Bundibugyo virus work.
In the meantime, the existing Everbo vaccine (licensed for use in preventing other Ebola virus disease) will be tested.
@WHO is supporting this DRC-led effort to find answers and save lives.
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
I will be speaking about my book, “Aftershocks: Trump 2.0, Public Health, and Our Better Angels,” during a virtual roundtable hosted by @HIVpxresearch The Choice Agenda on October 28th (9:00-10:30 am ET). Register today: avac-org.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
This past week has been busy with three back-to-back global conferences. My last one was the International Conference on Urban Health in Mexico City, where I spoke on the closing panel, describing the ecosystems in which @FastTrackCities operate and calling for increased investment in urban health. #ICUH2026 #UrbanHealth
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
#ICUH2026 is taking place at the @TecdeMonterrey and it is nice to be in the same space as young minds are being shaped in 28 academic disciplines.
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
Long flights are a good time to write. On my way to Mexico City, I reflected on this past week’s global @FastTrackCities 2026 conference in Berlin. Read my latest @FT_HealthX blog post, “Berlin’s Lessons: Unity of Purpose in a Time of Disruption.” fthealth.org/unity-of-purpos…
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
Grateful for @TheLancetHIV’s review of my new new book, “Aftershocks: Trump 2.0, Public Health, and Our Better Angels.” My mission was not only to chronicle the damage, but to propose a path forward through Horizons 2028. thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/…
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
Early morning trek to Berlin Brandenburg Airport as I head to Mexico City for #ICUH2026. Its theme of “Healthy Cities by Design” resonates with the work presented this past week by @FastTrackCities at their global conference in Berlin.
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
Moderated a high-level panel at the @FastTrackCities 2026 conference in Berlin on “Cities Driving Action.” Grateful to Kingston, Jamaica’s Mayor @AndrewSwabyJA for sharing insights about how cities are leading efforts to attain the health-related #SDGs.
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
Yesterday’s global Fast-Track Cities 2026 pre-conference satellite symposia in Berlin covered many diverse topics, including faith in action, optimizing cancer care, addressing the climate-health nexus, and housing as HIV prevention and treatment infrastructure.
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
"AI and Qualitative Health Research: Working Through a Necessary Grieving Process"
Explore the trending article by Qualitative Health Research: ow.ly/KX7w50ZVu3N
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
The global Fast-Track Cities conference starts tomorrow (11 October) with a full day of satellite symposia ranging from faith in action to how to optimize cancer care to the climate-health nexus. The conference theme is “Unity of Purpose,” a reflecting whole-person care approach.
Made it to Berlin and looking forward to welcoming many colleagues from across the @FastTrackCities network at its global conference hosted this year by @FT_HealthX and @FTC2030. #FTC2026
Dr Chris Duncombe CMO retweeted
Made it to Berlin and looking forward to welcoming many colleagues from across the @FastTrackCities network at its global conference hosted this year by @FT_HealthX and @FTC2030. #FTC2026
