Simon Bolo

Author / Independent Consultant / Public Health Specialist - NTDs, Operations, Finance

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

Here is an Advocacy Piece to rethink the use of “NTDs” and shift the narrative toward urgency, dignity and priority in order to transform how we engage with, invest in, and ultimately eliminate these diseases.
Let me hear what you think.
https://t.co/bUSGBt9Pvc

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

Dont miss out! And be inspired to write your story too

[Liavule @LiavuleMalongo]

Just came from the launch of #WindsofMemory. The debut book by @BoloSimon. Proud to witness this milestone and the courage it takes to share one's story with the world. Congratulations! #NewAuthor #BookLaunch

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

@LiavuleMalongo Asante sana Joy for showing up and supporting me. Most importantly for the encouragement to write the book🩷

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

I’m thrilled to announce my debut book, Winds of Memory, is complete! Join me for the launch TODAY, Feb 3rd, at Cheche Books and Cafe (Kauria Close, off Muthangari Rd, Lavington) from 5-7pm. Your support means the world! Preorder for a personalized autograph!
#WindsOfMemory

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

Thrilled to have participated in the @wellcometrust workshop in Mombasa! Together, we focused on identifying research gaps in visceral leishmaniasis across Eastern Africa, all contributing to the VL elimination agenda. Let's make strides towards a healthier future for VL patients

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

Step in the right direction...this political commitment is key towards VL Elimination efforts

[KBC Channel 1 News @KBCChannel1]

WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
Six African countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to eliminate Kala-Azar disease. The agreement, signed by Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, was formalised on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. #KBCniYetu ^KG

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

Today met with the Turkana MoH team; CEC, Chief Officer, CDH and NTD Coordinator. Important discussions on #VL Elimination, current upsurge in Lokoria and how we can work together in the fight against VL
@LiavuleMalongo @DawnMaranga

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

Attending the International Conference on NTD Research in Africa (InCORNTD) at Kigali Convention Center, that brings together over 500 key NTD stakeholders to address how to use basic and operational research to eliminate NTDs in the region.

[nairobibooklove @nairobibooklove]

Thank you in advance for your generosity, and Merry Bookmass!
If you'd like to contact the Kanyaluo Community Library or Foundation directly, you can find them on Facebook and LinkedIn as Africa for Africa Foundation #12DaysofBookMass
#nairobibooklove #kanyaluocommunitylibrary

[nairobibooklove @nairobibooklove]

Drop off details:
Until Wednesday, 18th December 2024:
Villagio Travel Limited
All African Conference on Churches Building-Desmond Tutu Centre, Waiyaki Way, 3rd floor-Suite 302

Until Friday, 4th January 2025:
Capital FM offices,
1st Floor, Two Rivers Mall. #12DaysofBookmass

[nairobibooklove @nairobibooklove]

The Library is run by the Africa for Africa Foundation. We love community driven literacy initiatives, and are calling on everyone to help stock the Library, giving it the Bookmass it deserves. We have a basketful of books to donate, and we know you do too #12DaysofBookmass

[nairobibooklove @nairobibooklove]

#12DaysofBookmass: Day 1 highlights
the Kanyaluo Community Library, which serves as a vital educational resource in the rural community of Kanyaluo in Homabay County. The library’s primary objective is to promote and foster a culture of reading amongst the area's youth.

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

How we can advance health equity through diagnostics and strengthen health systems for #NTD elimination?

Our Head of Leishmaniasis Access @BoloSimon joined a @FINDdx panel discussion at #NNN2024 in Malaysia 🇲🇾 today to discuss this and more. #beatNTDs @KEMRI_Kenya @Makerere

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

With my fellow panellists at the NNN Conference in Kuala Lumpur where we discussed how to advance health equity through diagnostics and health systems strengthening for NTD elimination
@FINDdx

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

This week we opened a new 32 ward bed in Sigor Sub County Hospital, West Pokot County 🇰🇪, as part of our access activities in #leishmaniasis endemic areas.

DNDi is committed to positively impact patient care and treatment in the region and beyond. #HopeforLeishmaniasis

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

Amudat Hospital's new laboratory and kitchen were officially opened today
#BeatNTDs
#endleishmaniasis

[Liavule @LiavuleMalongo]

Beautiful start to the week as we launched a 32-bed general ward in Sigor, a kitchen in Kacheliba, West Pokot 🇰🇪 & a laboratory & kitchen in Amudat 🇺🇬. These new facilities will fully support @DNDi committment to bring #leismaniasis 💊 closer to the communities that need it most

[Simon Bolo @BoloSimon]

Today:
Sigor Sub-District Hospital Ward✅️
Kacheliba Hospital Modern Kitchen✅️
Amudat Hospital Laboratory and Kitchen....Loading

[Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) @EADirectorDNDi]

In 2022, Eastern Africa accounted for 73% of global visceral #leishmaniasis cases, half of which occurred in children under 15.

The new @WHO framework offers a comprehensive approach for countries to implement strategies, assess progress & build capacity. https://t.co/iHFiEzrYXh

[Liavule @LiavuleMalongo]

Wonderful to be at the launch of the strategic framework for eliminating visceral #leishmaniasis as a public health problem in EA 2023-2030. Over 100 attendees. Want to know more: Strategic framework https://t.co/FhACQb3z6M
TheNairobi Declaration https://t.co/EiW7BXLxNF #BeatNTDs