NGAMIJE Joseph

Researcher, Strategy & Policy Designer | Citizen Health Ambassador 2018 #CHA2018 | PubH Epidemiology | Views my own!

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

@CityofCT has launched its Healthy Food Guidelines, setting an example for other cities.

By strengthening nutrition standards within its institutions, the City is reducing diet-related disease risk & supporting staff wellbeing. Read more: https://t.co/xnvhbb4W2w
#Cities4Health

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

A positive step for #Lusaka & powerful example of the #Cities4Health-@VitalStrat model in action. With parking revenue dedicated to building walking & cycling infrastructure, their Pedestrian & Cycling Policy is now backed by sustainable local financing.
https://t.co/x1tYmhSN68

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

2025 has been a year of progress for #Cities4Health. What stands out? The commitment of city leaders in 70+ cities to creating healthier & safer environments. As the year closes, this visual snapshot reflects some of their wins & optimism for what’s ahead. https://t.co/LbZUkhPugn

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

Read the evidence shaping action in these cities:
Accra 🌡️ https://t.co/8rwB5tKa0l
Kumasi 🧂 https://t.co/0zCZ3wHbG6 3/3

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

Two Ghanaian cities are leading the way with evidence to prevent non-communicable diseases. Through #Cities4Health, #Accra and #Kumasi are using local data to design policies that protect #health before risks escalate. 1/3

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

Accra’s heat vulnerability assessment is guiding action to reduce heat-related illness & deaths. Kumasi’s study on the open display of salt shakers in food service establishments is informing policies to curb high blood pressure. Different risks. Same evidence-based approach. 2/3

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

A Patient Just Received a Personalized mRNA Lung Cancer Vaccine.

In a significant development for cancer treatment, the United Kingdom has begun clinical testing of a novel mRNA vaccine aimed at non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The investigational therapy, known as BNT116, was developed by BioNTech, and seeks to help the immune system recognise and eliminate cancer cells by exposing it to tumour-associated markers.

Unlike traditional chemotherapy, which affects both healthy and cancerous cells, BNT116 is designed to stimulate a targeted immune response while sparing normal tissue. The phase I trial, led in the UK by University College London Hospitals (UCLH), is assessing safety and tolerability of the vaccine alone and in combination with other standard therapies. Approximately 130 participants will take part across 34 research sites in seven countries, with a portion of those enrolled at facilities in England and Wales.

Janusz Racz, a 67-year-old patient at UCLH, became the first person in the UK to receive the treatment after completing his initial lung cancer therapy earlier this year. While still early in development, researchers hope this personalised immunotherapy approach may one day reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and expand future treatment options.

Source: University College London Hospitals. First UK Patient Receives Innovative Lung Cancer Vaccine. UCLH Newsroom.

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Climate change doesn’t affect everyone equally—up to 80% of those displaced by climate disasters are women.

But women aren’t just facing the crisis, they’re also leading the response.

Meet the women driving climate adaptation: https://t.co/ZiPYcmmQKB #YearInReview

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Congratulations to #Brazil on becoming the first country in South America – and largest globally – to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV. This achievement shows that elimination is possible with timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and access to maternal health services and a safe delivery.

https://t.co/nKW6GN1UEj

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Scientists Just Used CRISPR to Completely Erase HIV from Human Cells — and the Cells Stayed Immune Forever After

A team of experts at Temple University in Philadelphia has made a major leap in the fight against HIV by deploying CRISPR/Cas9—a precise DNA-cutting tool—to wipe out the virus’s embedded code directly from human immune cells grown in the lab.

In a fresh 2024 experiment, they targeted dormant T cells carrying hidden HIV-1, snipping away the full viral genome so thoroughly that the cells not only cleared the infection but also fended off fresh viral attacks without producing any offspring viruses.

This “scarless” erasure offers a stark contrast to standard drugs, which merely keep the virus in check; here, the goal is total removal from hard-to-reach hideouts, paving the way for what could become a one-time, lasting fix. While still in early testing stages, including safety checks in people, these lab wins have sparked real optimism that ending HIV’s grip might soon move from dream to reality for millions worldwide.

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

The #Cities4Health learning visits are proving to be powerful platforms for cities to learn & exchange solutions to #BeatNCDs. This week, leaders from🇧🇩 are in🇺🇬to exchange best practices in air quality surveillance & policy initiatives. Excited for the impact this will drive.

[Africa HealthTech Summit | AHTS @AfricaHTSummit]

How can digital innovation shift the tide on NCDs across #Africa, and beyond?

At #AHTS2025, global and regional leaders will unpack lessons from the Be He@lthy, Be Mobile initiative and spotlight how mobile-first, people-centred strategies are transforming prevention, care, and equity.

📅 13th October | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Room: AD 12

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of NCD prevention in the digital age. Register: https://t.co/4CNiNGY3JT

#ConnectedCare #AHTS2025 #DigitalHealth #NCDs #PreventionMatters #HealthInnovation #AfricaHealth #BeHealthyBeMobile #SmartHealthAfrica #UHC

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

Join me at #AHTS2025 as I moderate the BHBM Panel:
🗓️ 13 Oct | ⏰ 11h30 CAT | 📍 Room AD12

Powered by @WHO, @ITU, @VitalStrat & @ReachDH, #BeHealthyBeMobile has impacted 30M+ lives. Let’s scale it!

#AHTS2025 #BHBM #BeHealthyBeMobile

[Bloomberg Philanthropies @BloombergDotOrg]

Congratulations to the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards for Global Tobacco Control winners!

Their work using the @WHO's MPOWER measures has proven that fighting tobacco use – the world’s leading cause of preventable death – is possible. Learn more: https://t.co/QNKBEP8vNj

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

🌍 Cutting Salt, Saving Lives in West Africa 🌍

Today in Accra, at our #cities4health workshop, city leaders from Freetown, Dakar, Kumasi, and Ouagadougou are taking an important step toward reducing sodium intake in their communities: investing $200,000 towards sodium reduction policies.

🔹 Expected Impact:
- Over 15 million residents directly benefit.
- Potential 7% reduction in stroke and heart attack mortality by reducing sodium intake by just 1g/day per person.
- Projected health returns of at least $2.4 million (every $1 invested generates $12 in health benefits).

Together, we're taking strategic, evidence-based action to save thousands of lives. #Cities4health

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

Six cities advancing urban public health in West Africa: At a Partnership for Healthy Cities workshop in Accra, Ghana this week, Abidjan, Accra, Dakar, Freetown, Kumasi and Ouagadougou are strategizing about food policy and more.

Learn more about the #Cities4Health network: https://t.co/A5NtksOTPw

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

The #PHCSummit2025 in Paris brought global city leaders together to strategize on tackling NCDs and injuries.

Grateful to the City of Paris and all participating cities for their commitment. This summit reinforced that collaboration and networks drive healthier urban futures.

#UrbanHealth #Cities4Health #PublicHealth #Partnerships

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

Join our President and CEO, Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet (@MEtiebetMD), today from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in MH 4 for “What’s in it for Africa? Road to UNGA 2025 High-Level Meeting on Prevention and Control of NCDs.” Dr. Etiebet will discuss Africa’s role in shaping the global NCD agenda ahead of the UN General Assembly’s 2025 High-Level Meeting.

#AHAIC2025 #VitalStrategies #NCDs #UNGA2025 #GlobalHealth

[NGAMIJE Joseph @J_Ngamije]

🎉 Attending #AHAIC2025 in Kigali? Stop by Vital Strategies’ Booth #21 to see how we’re strengthening public health systems worldwide!

📊 From data-driven strategies to innovative solutions, we’re committed to building healthier, more resilient communities.

Let’s connect and explore opportunities to collaborate! See you at Booth #21.

#AIHC2025 #cities4health #VitalStrategies #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Innovation