CEO at @MedAccessUK. Working to ensure fast and equal access to medical products. Because fair access is at the heart of a healthier future.
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We live in a world of staggering inequality in access to healthcare products. We’ve grown dangerously accustomed to them being inaccessible in low- and middle-income countries.
@MedAccessUK is here to make healthcare access more equitable. Find out more in our new film!
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As part of Rishi Sunak’s honours list, I am to be awarded a knighthood by his Majesty the King.
While I am humbled and grateful for this wonderful personal news, the truth is, this honour belongs above all to my constituents in the Royal Town of #SuttonColdfield Coldfield who, over a quarter of a century, have supported, sustained and inspired me.
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#Wondfo Boosts Local Production in #Uganda!🇺🇬
With MHS, we’ve delivered the first batch of high-quality #HIV & #malaria reagents to the Ministry of Health. Our tech transfer & Quality Management support are empowering local manufacturing, enhancing test access & health equity! 🌍
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👏 Critically-needed childhood cancer medicines are on their way to Mongolia and Uzbekistan, 2 of 6 pilot countries under the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines.
The @WHO—@StJude collaboration will reach 5,000 children this year.
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Friday reflection: so excited by this new partnership to manufacture next generation mosquito nets in Nigeria! Congratulations @muhammadpate @Dr_AbduMukhtar @PVAC_NG @vestergaard Now time to accelerate the next steps with help from @globalfund and @pmigov #malaria
👏 Congratulations to @vestergaard and @NigeriaGov on their shared commitment to tackling #malaria through the local manufacturing of insecticide-treated nets. We are looking forward to exploring how innovative finance can play a supporting role.
Congratulations to @Vestergaard + @NigeriaGov on this commitment. Next-generation mosquito nets are powerful tools to save lives and prevent debilitating disease. And regional manufacturing is a critical tool to ensure that nets are available quickly, reliably, and sustainably.
👏 Congratulations to @vestergaard and @NigeriaGov on their shared commitment to tackling #malaria through the local manufacturing of insecticide-treated nets. We are looking forward to exploring how innovative finance can play a supporting role.
I am thrilled that @MedAccessUK has joined this initiative. When critical health products are in short supply, fast and flexible capital can make the difference between life + death.
@BritishIntInv @Proparco @DFCgov @GruppoCDP @KfW_FZ_int @jica_direct_en @AFD_en @EIB @IFC_org
🆕 Today at #UNGA, MedAccess became a signatory to an initiative between G7 development finance institutions (DFIs) - including @BritishIntInv - plus @EIB and @IFC_org to provide surge financing for medical countermeasures during future pandemics.
➡️ medaccess.org/medaccess-join…
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It was a pleasure to host a satellite event at #AIDS2024 yesterday on the role of #HIV self-testing (HIVST) in reaching the 15% of people living with HIV who do not know their status.
We heard insightful presentations and rich discussions from: 🧵
ALT From left to right: Evans Mburu (MedAccess), Geoffrey Taasi (MoH, Uganda), Janet Tatenda Bhila (HTS Community Advisory Board), Christian Stillson (CHAI), Cheryl Johnson (WHO), and Gillian Leitch (MedAccess).
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Join MedAccess and partners at #AIDS2024 for a discussion on: Global, country, and community perspectives on blood-based HIV self-testing.
📅 Monday, 22 July at 13:00-14:30 CEST
programme.aids2024.org/Progr…
Want to understand why it can take decades to get a medical innovation into use? @snolen tells a the story of the first malaria vaccine. I'm very proud that @MedAccessUK was able to play a role. @gavi @gsk @who @path
In the @MedAccessUK Annual Review, we reflect on 2023 – a year that made me prouder than ever to lead this organisation.
Three landmark events underlined the importance of our work, while we explored new ways to increase access to vital health products.
medaccess.org/publications/2…
Passionate support for @gavi from @David_Cameron today, recalling the UK-hosted replenishment in 2011 that boosted @gavi to the next level, and warning against the dangerous calls from some populists to “pull up the drawbridge” #ForOurFuture
Truly exciting to attend the launch of the @gavi investment opportunity and the African Vaccines Manufacturing Accelerator today. Plans to vaccinate the next billion children backed by significant pledges and new partnerships. #ForOurFuture
Powerful presentation from Dr @SaniaNishtar on the life-saving successes of @gavi in recent years.
More than 1 billion children have been vaccinated since @gavi launched 20+ years ago - important that 🇬🇧 continues to support their crucial work.
#ForOurFuture #VaccinesWork
We are delighted to announce that Panayota Bird has joined @MedAccessUK as Senior Director in the Health Investments team! 👋
We are looking forward to benefitting from her experience in global and country public health strategies and emerging markets.
medaccess.org/team/panayota-…
👋 I am delighted to share the news of Cyrus Ardalan’s appointment to the @MedAccessUK Board! The Board will be strengthened by his blend of experience in innovative finance and public health, including with @CEPIvaccines @gavi and @Caf Welcome, Cyrus!
🆕 We are delighted to welcome Cyrus Ardalan to our Board of Directors where he will join other experts from the fields of finance and health to oversee the governance of the company.
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🆕 We are delighted to welcome Cyrus Ardalan to our Board of Directors where he will join other experts from the fields of finance and health to oversee the governance of the company.
medaccess.org/medaccess-welc…
We are #hiring at @MedAccessUK! In our mission-driven workplace the work is intellectually stimulating, the impact reaches millions, and the team is friendly and fun. Help us evaluate impact and improve outcomes.
🆕 New #vacancy! We are looking for an Impact Associate to join our team.
Reporting to the Head of Impact, you will support our impact evaluations and assessments, monitor executed deals and review our Impact Framework.
Apply by 2 June ➡️ medaccess.org/careers/
Thank you @David_Cameron and @AndrewmitchMP for leading @FCDOGovUK to support access to medicines through @MedAccessUK. With capital from @BritishIntInv this funding will translate directly into affordable treatments for malaria, HIV, and TB
Malaria is preventable & treatable - yet there are over 600k annual deaths
🇬🇧 has helped deliver 2 vaccines that will protect millions of people Now we’re putting £7.4m into @MedAccessUK, giving 50m people access to malaria, TB & HIV tests/treatments by 2027
#WorldMalariaDay
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Welcome @SaniaNishtar to the helm of @gavi and the critical leadership role in advancing immunisation on a global scale. Wishing you the very best from everyone @MedAccessUK and looking forward to future collaboration.
Wishing a big welcome to @SaniaNishtar on her first day as Gavi CEO. Sania, we have a busy year ahead: we are so delighted to have you on the team.
The report rightly says: ‘We know how to save children’s lives’. For such interventions to succeed, countries must have affordable access to health products and services needed to keep children alive. Only then will we see further reductions in the inequity of child mortality.
A global health landmark:
In 2022, deaths of children under five dropped to 4.9 million.
unicef.org/press-releases/gl…
