Action for Global Health
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Working towards a world where the universal right to health is achieved. actionforglobalhealth.org.uk
Feel like this should have got more attention "Rapid early assessment by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimates there were 2,877 heat-associated deaths during 2 notable periods of hot weather in May and June 2026, almost double the figure reported annually for 2025"
UKHSA report shows 2,877 excess deaths caused by May and June heatwaves
The 2,877 excess deaths represents a significant increase on the 1,504 excess deaths observed in summer 2025.
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📢 GDDA & @afghnetwork.bsky.social essay competition! UK & Ghana undergraduate medical/health students: write on "How can global partnerships strengthen health systems in a changing world?" 🏆 £500 | £300 | £150 ⏳ 13 Sept 2026 (Max 2,500 words) More details 👇
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Action for Global Health@afghnetwork.bsky.social · 2w ago"Global health security and economic benefits are important but so is making the positive case for doing good in the world. International development is not and should not just be transactional." Great thought leadership from @resultsuk.bsky.social: results.org.uk/2026/07/21/w...
"In an increasingly volatile world, our ability to work together across borders is more important than ever." Great to see @marshadecordova.bsky.social championing equitable global partnerships in @the-independent.com 👇 www.independent.co.uk/voices/uk-ai...
It’s time to reset the UK’s ambition when it comes to aid
As the UK prepares to host the G20 summit next year, we have an opportunity to reset our commitment to international development, writes Marsha de Cordova
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"Global health security and economic benefits are important but so is making the positive case for doing good in the world. International development is not and should not just be transactional." Great thought leadership from @resultsuk.bsky.social: results.org.uk/2026/07/21/w...
What should be in the new PM’s international development in-tray? – Results UK
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Opinion The Next WHO Director-General in an Age of Fragmentation www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/22/07/2...
We connected Science Magazine with expert voices from our network in #Malawi. Vital insights into how the country is navigating a changing #GlobalHealth funding landscape - and why local expertise matters. 👇 www.science.org/content/arti...
Rocked by aid cuts, Malawi rethinks how it funds health
Services for mothers and children continue to suffer in the meantime
science.org
As the UK faces another summer heatwave, MUNAA President Charity Gladstone MBE is featured in @observeruk.bsky.social, bringing an NHS and global health perspective to how we prepare health services for a changing climate. ⤵️ observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Too little too late? Government pledges to boost air-con ...
Climate Change Committee warns that infrastructure must be upgraded to cope with intense heat, as the lack of cooling systems in NHS buildings is causing serious harm
observer.co.uk
Imagine being a child tonight with nowhere safe to sleep. In shelters across Venezuela, children and young people are the largest group at every shelter. Most sleep without basic protection. Gender-based violence and attempted sexual abuse were found in 41% of shelters assessed.
The new Prime Minister has an opportunity to put global health back on the agenda. Join our call for healthcare #InEveryCrisis 👉 healthyfutures.eaction.online/healthcarein...
The global #tuberculosis threat is URGENT yet SOLVABLE. Yet a LEADING factor – nutrition – is often overlooked in our response❗️ This joint Results report highlights why and how an integrated approach can break the cycle of disease and malnutrition 👉 bit.ly/TBNutritionReport
Global health starts with local voices. Proud to see Professor Gideon Mlawa featured in the Barking & Dagenham Post, highlighting how diaspora partnerships strengthen healthcare in the UK and beyond. Read more: www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/news/2617764...
The Queen's Hospital consultant helping to improve healthcare worldwide
Director of medical education at both Queen’s and King George hospitals, Professor Gideon Mlawa has dedicated the past 11 years to caring for…
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Climate change is making extreme weather more common. This example from @malariaconsortium.bsky.social shows why resilient health systems matter. Join our call for healthcare #InEveryCrisis: healthyfutures.eaction.online/healthcarein...
For millions of people living with #NCDs, conflict can mean losing access to the medicines they rely on. We're calling on the UK Government to support healthcare #InEveryCrisis. 👇 healthyfutures.eaction.online/healthcarein...
Conflict doesn’t just put lives at risk. It cuts people off from the healthcare they need. Around the 🌍, crises are placing huge pressure on health systems and disrupting services when people need them most. Call for healthcare #InEveryCrisis 👉 healthyfutures.eaction.online/healthcarein...
In the aftermath of the earthquakes in #Venezuela, the impact is still unfolding. Alongside the destruction, healthcare for children, pregnant women and others is also being affected. Add your name for healthcare #InEveryCrisis: healthyfutures.eaction.online/healthcarein...
Last week's UK heatwave was a reminder: the climate crisis isn't a distant threat. It's already affecting people's health. Around the world, extreme heat is becoming more frequent and more dangerous. Join our call for healthcare #InEveryCrisis 👉 healthyfutures.eaction.online/healthcarein...
Hundreds of thousands of children have been affected by the devastating earthquakes in #Venezuela. Disasters don't just destroy homes. They also disrupt healthcare, education and access to clean water. Add your name for healthcare #InEveryCrisis: healthyfutures.eaction.online/healthcarein...
#GlobalHealth interventions only achieve impact when people understand, trust & use them. We work with communities, governments & local partners to implement evidence-informed social & behaviour (#SBC) change approaches to bridge that gap. Read more ➡️ www.malariaconsortium.org/resources/so...
We could all use some good news these days Ghana cut malaria deaths by 86%!!! And they followed science and good public health policies healthpolicy-watch.news/how-ghana-sl...
How Ghana Slashed Child Malaria Deaths By 86% - Health Policy Watch
For decades, malaria has been one of Africa's most persistent health challenges. In Ghana, it was once the leading cause of death for children under five. Bed
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As G7 leaders discuss the #Ebola outbreak, they must look beyond the immediate response. Strong health systems save lives before, during and after an outbreak. Join our call for healthcare #InEveryCrisis 👉 healthyfutures.eaction.online/healthcarein...
The #Ebola outbreak is a stark reminder that healthcare can't stop when crisis starts. When conflict escalates, disasters strike or disease outbreaks spread, people need healthcare they can rely on. Join our call for healthcare #InEveryCrisis 👉 healthyfutures.eaction.online/healthcarein...
As #Ebola cases rise in DRC and Uganda, we connected BBC World Service with Dr Patrick Kagarusi, Uganda Country Manager at Amref Health Africa, to discuss the response on the ground. 🎧⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI_i...
Ebola outbreak: The response in Uganda
YouTube video by Amref Health Africa UK
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Last week, two meetings in #London and #Geneva underscored the critical need to strengthen partnerships, sustainable financing & locally led solutions to meet both today’s #GlobalHealth needs and prepare for tomorrow’s threats. Read our news piece ➡️ www.malariaconsortium.org/news/global-...
Last week’s #GlobalPartnershipsConference put partnership at the centre of the conversation. But if partnership is to mean anything, it must be shaped by those already doing the work.
Africa will be short of 6.1 million healthcare workers by 2030. Health equity starts with the people who deliver care. On #AfricaDay, Dr George Kimathi of Amref Health Africa writes for us on why investing in health workers matters more than ever. ⤵️ actionforglobalhealth.org.uk/health-worke...
Health workers drive equity, inclusion and response – we need more of them. | Action for Global Health
Africa faces a 6.1 million shortfall in health workers by 2030. Dr George Kimathi of Amref Health Africa explores why investing in health workers is vital for health equity.
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The #Ebola outbreak in #DRC is another reminder that top-down responses don’t build resilience. Equitable partnerships do. As this powerful reporting from @newhumanitarian.bsky.social highlights, responses that bypass local systems can create dependency rather than preparedness.
“The strongest international relationships are built on mutual contribution, not one-way obligation.” As #GlobalPartnershipsConference continues, @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social writes for @labourlist.bsky.social on what genuine global partnership should look like. ⤵️ labourlist.org/2026/05/rebu...
'Rebuilding Labour’s internationalism starts with genuine partnership' - LabourList
Labour should show that Britain is at its best when it builds relationships that reflect our values.
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We’re at #WHA79! 🌍 Looking forward to engaging in discussions on stronger health systems, equitable partnerships and the future of #GlobalHealth cooperation.
