Dr. Kingsuk Misra

Global Health, NTDs, Health Security, Vaccine, IVLP Alumni
Associate Editor, International Health (RSTMH, UK)
Views are personal

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

@TropMedOxford @IDDOnews @MORUBKK Good one...will ensure an another option to track vaccine potency in addition to VVM...helpful for regulator & monitoring bodies...

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

@AkshayKSamal Very important life lesson:

"None can be enemy for ever,
None can be friends for ever..."

Important is, "who helped you at the time of your crisis", it can also be from your archenemy...

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Global Health issues & Agenda 47 of of President Donald Trump👇
#GlobalHealth #DonaldTrump #Agenda47 #DOGE

https://t.co/8tmr7QTpD7

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

When country reached last mile of Kala-azar elimination, report of sporadic case is not unusual.
In fact, it sensitize system to strengthen surveillance. Need: strengthen passive surveillance in endemic states & VC &ACD activites in such non-endemic area

https://t.co/KxI0K7xkLE

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Upsurge of #monkeypox in #Congo & other countries in #Africa
WHO declared it public health emergency of international concern
This article in InternationalHealth @RSTMH concluded knowledge of HCWs is at a low level globally & need strategy to improve..

https://t.co/nYnkmkv8zy

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Feeling sad hearing the news of CrownAgents. Their contribution to NTD sectors in last 5 years is definitely commendable.
Hope, the team members, knows many, from both Global South & North will be dealth with equitable manner

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Need more focus, investment and attention to control #Dengue, otherwise have to watch more such closer of institutions, as in #Nepal 👇; potential to affect SDG 4 as well....
A 'Global Mosquito Mission' is need of the hour

https://t.co/Q4Pyyh5Ebh

[The Kathmandu Post @kathmandupost]

Four schools to be closed indefinitely in Aanbukhaireni amid a surge in dengue cases

The Aanbukhaireni Bazar area has become a hotspot of dengue this year since the first case was reported there on June 13.

https://t.co/y5FxMn0Q5I — by Samjhana Rasaili

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Need for a "Mosquito Mission" in an integrated manner to addresses issues of burden of most Vector Borne & Neglected Tropical Diseases (#NTDs)
India may show the way....
@MoHFW_INDIA @narendramodi

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Rightly... #mosquito causing many more diseases...

Need to work out strategy to target 'Cause' in an integrated manner..

Also helpful to deal with other VBDs

#Malaria elimination experience in last century proved it

Need for "Global Mosquito Mission"

https://t.co/yIVutFssuE

[Gates Foundation India @GatesIndia]

Mosquito bite not only causes Dengue and Malaria but it also leads to Filaria. Filaria is a global health concern, but together we can end it. Follow @BMGFIndia to learn more about this disease and let’s raise awareness to ensure early diagnosis. #FightFilaria

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

In Kashmir, came across Shepherd's houses, reminding Tribal house in Jharkhand, Kala-azar endemic Indian state, also have no window resulted in Leishmanogenic condition in non-Alluvial soil. Same condition may be here reporting high Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
https://t.co/ZvILdP3X49

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Costing of MDAs in South Sudan from 2 counties (2020-2021) during pandemic times providing useful information from 'Payer's perspective', the 'Delivery cost' may be useful for MoH & other partners during budget plnning for MDAs in similar context.

https://t.co/Lx5LfwbCEy

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

1/2 cases appears after '0' reporting for years in Kala-azar endemic zones (eg UP, Nepal). Important to catch asap & take preventive actions. Otherwise, may jeopardise resources utilised for elimation. Need for STRONG PASSIVE SURVEILLANCE @MoHFW_INDIA

https://t.co/XuyE2ChQd9

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

2nd Schistosomiasis case reported in a Kolkata hopital-- a child from Tripura, another state bordering Bangladesh... no history of travel to MENA, unlike the first case... @MoHFW_INDIA may consider to strengthen surveillance & training of HCPs....
#NTDs

https://t.co/2LkzF861o0

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Schistosomiasis reported in an Indian woman from Kolkata who visited water entertainment park in Middle East , confirmed microscopicaly
Same way, Prince William also infected in Africa in 2003, likely after swimming
Need to be focussed in Travel Medicine

https://t.co/69s2RzCPNe

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

At last heavy rain in Delhi----view from my work station.....

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

A Q?

Accessibility, near to endemic areas?

or. in the city far away from endemic zone?

Where treatment centres should be established?

As seperate unit? Or, integrated way?

What should be criteria in current situation with such low case load in Kala-azar in South Asia?

#NTDs

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

@pooja_news @USAndKolkata @StateIVLP @USAndIndia Best wishes... being an ex-alumni... more than a decade ago.....not on climate; but on other issue...its the program that not only enhace understanding on the issues only... it also developed my ability of cultural competence, which still helped me... best wishes once again

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Kala-azar Elimination in #India: Reaching the #elimination target of 1 cases per 10000 population at sub-district level in 2023: My Perspective: Challeges & Factors:

#NTDs #BeatNTDs #EndTheNeglect #Kalaazar #Leishmaniasis

https://t.co/r5tZPpq4Ks

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Still coping up with your loss. Although younger; becoming very close to me & my freinds

Based on your last researches, can say, its loss of world of Chemistry

Your last lesson, everyone should follow

"always keep an emergency number while travelling"

it saves life

RIP AJ.

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Had 'felt-need' since years to undergo formal orientation on "Applied Health Economics for Public Health Practice"; although involved since years in implementing health programs focussing on VfM & Costing components

Thanks to Bangor University for giving me this opportunity.

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Need to close water funding gaps on priority basis…
2024 Water Funding Gap report by Action Against Hunger reported that only 36% of appeals for water & sanitation-related funding were met in 2023,
3.6 billion people worldwide lack adequate sanitation

https://t.co/EJ7J07an0J

[Dr. Kingsuk Misra @MisraKingsuk]

Shifting my base to Delhi for few months. Will be happy to meet my connections, friends, co-workers...