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Prof Joy Lawn

@joylawn.bsky.social

Prof LSHTM | Paediatrician & Perinatal Epidemiologist | Parent | Passionate about change esp for women & #everynewborn | Widow of Prof Steve Lawn

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Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · 12mo ago

"The future of newborns is in Africa and we are the people who have to ensure they survive and thrive" Dr Alex Stevenson opening first conference of African Neonatal Association in Kigali

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Eric Ohuma@ohumaeric.bsky.social · last yr.

PUBLICATION ALERT: Changes in service readiness across 65 facilities in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Malawi dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour... @joylawn.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social @lshtm-march.bsky.social

Small and sick newborn care: Changes in service readiness scoring between baseline and 2023 for 65 neonatal units implementing with NEST360 in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Tanzania

Health Facility Assessments (HFAs) are important for measuring and tracking service readiness for small and sick newborn care (SSNC). NEST360 Alliance aims to reduce neonatal mortality in four countri...

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The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health@lancetchildadol.bsky.social · last yr.

In our Reflections section, an Essay by Anne Kamphuis, Lungile Jafta, and Tom Jacobs on behalf of the Penta Youth Trials Board 💫 Empowering young voices in clinical research: co-creation of an educational video to support informed assent Read👉 buff.ly/96JEBnK Watch 👉 buff.ly/8e6bTyd

Empowering young voices in clinical research: co-creation of an educational video to support informed assent

Thabo's eyes flicker as he steps into the familiar room of a clinic he has been visiting for as long as he can remember. He sees doctors and nurses like usual, but he doesn't quite understand why he's...

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Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

False dichotomy of defence spending vs development investment Thoughtful, eloquent piece by @martinmckee.bsky.social @kentbuse.bsky.social in @bmj.com Hope is read by politicians as well as us who see the impact every day of rapid cuts in aid Please share widely @peterstefanovic.bsky.social

Martin McKee@martinmckee.bsky.social · last yr.

🧵1/ The UK government plans to cut international aid while ramping up defence spending. But must we choose between defence or aid? In a new @bmj.com piece, @kentbuse.bsky.social & I argue that we must invest in both. Here’s why. 👇

Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

Calendar highlight for 2026! 2nd International Maternal Newborn Health Conference. Looking fw to this in Nairobi Movement not a moment.. #IMNHC2026 @newborntoolkit.bsky.social @gatesfoundation.bsky.social @ciffchild.bsky.social @who.int

AlignMNH@alignmnh.bsky.social · last yr.

We are excited to announce #IMNHC2026! 🇰🇪 Join us 23-26 March in Nairobi, Kenya to help drive urgent action for the health of mothers and newborns and prevent stillbirths. Learn more >> imnhc2026.org

Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

Trump2.0 1st 100 days. Last days for 1000s around world with #HIV due to PEPFAR demise. Even more for newborns, children with programmes slashed even more. Plus deaths in USA with sliding vaccine protection. More unconsciable then crashing the economy even if gets less news

The Nation Magazine@thenation.com · last yr.

"The millions who will die due to this administration’s policies have lives, names, friends and family who love them. Let them not just be figures in scientific papers—let their memorial be the whole earth." — @gregggonsalves.bsky.social

Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

Pls join event and share. Countdown to 2030 Lancet Report analysing change for RMNCAH over last decade. Many important findings and actions of relevance for all of us. Important data for use esp across Africa.

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Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

Heartbreaking measles in USA. 1st deaths for >10 years. As a paediatrician in West Africa mid-1990s measles epidemic we saw wards of very sick children, deaths every day. Even 5yrs later deaths rare with measles vaccine high coverage. World going backwards = preventable deaths in USA + worldwide

WHO@who.int · last yr.

If you don’t get your child vaccinated against measles, it can put them at a high risk of this serious infection, which can lead to severe complications or even death. Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.

If you don’t get your child vaccinated against measles, it can put them at a high risk of this serious infection, which can lead to severe complications or even death. Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.
Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

Happy Birth Day! Welcome @thelancet.bsky.social new journal on Obstetrics, Gynae & health! Just in time for @who.int year of focus on maternal, newborn health and preparing stillbirths #HopefulFutures #HealthyBeginnings #WHD2025

The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health@lancetobgyn-wh.bsky.social · last yr.

👋 Introducing The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, a new journal dedicated to bridging clinical evidence and practice to transform the lives of women. Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/4a4whxay #medsky #physician-researcher #obgynsky #womenshealthsky

A special preview issue of The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health. On the cover is an illustration of overlapping silhouettes of women of different ages', bordered by various medical instruments and health-related icons. Together, these illustrations - in purple shades - depict a holistic vision of obstetrics, gynaecology, & women’s health. Credit: Lillian Li
Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

Birth of Partnership Accelerating Newborn Survival Across Africa (PANSAA) Thanks @alignmnh.bsky.social for supporting this birth! @newborntoolkit.bsky.social #worldhealthday #healthforall

AlignMNH@alignmnh.bsky.social · last yr.

For #WorldHealthDay, read about the new #PANSAA partnership between the Africa Neonatal Association and NEST360 that is working to accelerate progress for neonatal survival. @joylawn.bsky.social #HopefulFutures www.alignmnh.org/2025/04/04/b...

Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

Currently 2 female presidents on African continent #Nambia #Tanzania. Both standing up for vulnerable citizens. One day #USA? Hoping for this century... #IWD #democracy @unwomen.bsky.social BBC News - Namibia swears in first female president www.bbc.com/news/article...

Namibia swears in first female president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah tells BBC she understands pressure she faces as Africa's second directly elected female leader

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Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

US withdrawal from @WHO only 2 months ago already feels like old news.. Yet major implications with more to come especially when next major infection outbreak comes Insightful thread and article worth reading Bottom line: In an interconnected world, no nation is safe until all are protected.

Martin McKee@martinmckee.bsky.social · last yr.

🧵1/ The U.S. has withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) again in 2025. What does this mean for global health? As members of the editorial board of Int J Health Policy Management we've looked at the consequences in a new paper. ⬇️

Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

Good news under5 deaths reduced again but @ risk now Bad news neonatal deaths stuck at 2.3mill for 3 yrs. Stillbirths 1.9mill Worse news Africa neonatal deaths 1.1mill static for decades Saddest news, almost all preventable. Unacceptable. Time for change. Pls share www.unicef.org/rosa/press-r...

Decades of progress in reducing child deaths and stillbirths under threat, warns the United Nations

Number of under-five deaths declined to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths remained around 1.9 million, according to two new UN reports

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Prof Joy Lawn@joylawn.bsky.social · last yr.

Currently 2 female presidents on African continent #Nambia #Tanzania. Both standing up for vulnerable citizens. One day #USA? Hoping for this century... #IWD #democracy @unwomen.bsky.social BBC News - Namibia swears in first female president www.bbc.com/news/article...

Namibia swears in first female president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah tells BBC she understands pressure she faces as Africa's second directly elected female leader

bbc.com