Anna Maalsen

Charged by curiosity, complexity and one titanium hip. THNKer. Manager @theglobalfund Community, Rights and Gender Department

[UNAIDS Asia Pacific @UNAIDS_AP]

The Western Pacific has an HIV prevention crisis

New infections are declining too slowly + regional health security is at risk with growing epidemics in 🇫🇯🇵🇭🇵🇬

At #RCM76 @WHOWPRO and @UNAIDS_AP convened partners to confront this situation and explore solutions

Learn more➡️https://t.co/AXbf8Ebb21

A thread🧵

[Cooper Lindsay Williams @CooperLWilliams]

First story for the @walkleys Sean Dorney Pacific Journo Grant.

Thanks to the support of the grant and the foundation to bring this story to Aus audiences and the incredible team @abcnews Pacific.

[Australia's Ambassador for Global Health @AmbGlobalHealth]

Effective #HIV responses are informed by the lived experiences of community members. Deeply appreciated hearing directly from people living with HIV who spoke about the importance of inclusive community led responses and peer support.

[Australia's Ambassador for Global Health @AmbGlobalHealth]

Outstanding 🇵🇬 public health workers, policymakers or researchers may be eligible for the new Alpers Award for Excellence in Health Research, to carry on the important work started by Professor Alpers in understanding infectious disease in PNG. More: https://t.co/QajzVP0Lgx

[Fiona Hukula @finah_k]

Congratulations H.E @winniekiap2 . Well deserved!

[Stephen Dziedzic @stephendziedzic]

Awful scenes in Vanuatu. Full scale of disaster not yet clear, but:
- serious damage to multiple buildings in Port Vila
- footage shows several injured people carried to hospital
- Wong says Australia "ready to respond" - officials from Aus, NZ, France meeting this afternoon

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

When girls are denied education;
when there's impunity for gender-based violence;
when people can be arrested for who they are or love;
when a visit to health services is dangerous for people because of their gender
—the result is that people are blocked from care.
#WorldAIDSDay

[World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO]

Every hour, 16 people in the Western Pacific are newly infected with HIV, and 6 lose their lives to HIV-related causes.

On #WorldAIDSDay, WHO urges governments and communities to strengthen HIV prevention, treatment, and care—putting human rights and equity at the centre.

Read more: https://t.co/EMVK2lcTbB

[UNAIDS Global @UNAIDS]

Ending AIDS as a public health threat is within reach—but only if we protect human rights, eliminate stigma, and ensure access to life-saving services for all.

The time to take the RIGHTS path is now❗️ #WorldAIDSDay2024

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

"HIV still shapes the lives of women & girls in our region. 56% of new infections in Papua New Guinea are among women, 45% in young women 15-29." On #WorldAIDSDay, @GlobalFund Board Chair Lady Roslyn says we have the tools to prevent HIV - let’s act now.

https://t.co/OrENsjRoeY

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

Thank you, Dr. Mike Freelander MP, Chair of Parliamentary Group for Global Health for your leadership and commitment in advancing global health and ending epidemics. Together, we can achieve #HealthForAll and #LeaveNoOneBehind.

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

The @GlobalFund & @StopTB signed a new collaboration framework to boost momentum towards ending TB in low- and middle-income countries by 2030. "By working even more closely, we will scale up TB tools & steepen our trajectory to end TB," @PeterASands.

https://t.co/hj6osnMbrn

[Anna Maalsen @AMaalsen]

YES!

[ITPC Global @ITPCglobal]

At the ITPC CLM Summit, leaders from 18 countries came together to ask: Does community-led monitoring (CLM) hold a key to solving today’s biggest crises? The answer? YES!

#CLMsummit #Communityledmonitoring

@S0langeBaptiste @NACOSANet #Manrela @TAC

[Anna Maalsen @AMaalsen]

Fantastic to be at the #IPTC Community Led Monitoring Summit in Johannesburg. Investing in CLM delivers real results! #CLM

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

"Since completing the CHW Advocates training, I have advocated for timely access to medical supplies, defended patient confidentiality & highlighted the importance of our role and my professional needs."
Join CHW Advocates like Yamoa Attian Roseline: https://t.co/zvU7RJBotV

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

CHWs have long played a critical role in preventing, detecting, and responding to pandemics across the globe. This powerful workforce is ready and waiting to contribute if we #InvestInCHWs and allow them to sustainably do their important work. https://t.co/ZByqk6pWkT

[Anna Maalsen @AMaalsen]

@acharyas1 @DrTedros Congratulations Shambhu!! Amazing achievement 👏👏

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

The @GlobalFund Breaking Down Barriers initiative supports partners in 24 countries to confront obstacles posed by laws, policies and practices that limit LGBTQI+ people and anybody from accessing health services. Everyone deserves the right to health. #PrideMonth

[Hans Kluge @hans_kluge]

ยินดีด้วย! Congratulations to Thailand 🇹🇭 - poised to become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage!

By honouring rights and choices for all, you set an example for others to follow - in your region and globally. 🙏🌈🌺

https://t.co/EeMdCqJJhK

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

Our latest research highlights how – with clear guidelines – Community Health Information Systems (CHISs) could complement and strengthen health information and reporting systems. https://t.co/MJN6ZNaltN