Patrick Grossmann

Passionate about global health and marketing. Aussie/Swiss living off overpriced coffee in Geneva.

[IAC - the International AIDS Conference @AIDS_conference]

🛑 “We unfortunately are going through a very complex and difficult moment, where all these good achievements are challenged by the new policies.”

Ahead of #AIDS2026, IAS President and AIDS 2026 International Co-Chair @BGrinsztejn reflects on the significant challenges facing the global HIV response. A new study highlights the impact of recent US funding cuts, finding that 1,700 HIV treatment sites have closed.

📰 Read more in @nytimes .
https://t.co/eooid9oXFG

[Beatriz Grinsztejn @BGrinsztejn]

Global advocacy played a crucial role in persuading US lawmakers to protect this vital programme, reminding them decisions about PEPFAR shape health & futures of people around the world. Yet uncertainty remains, w/ ongoing threats to global health funding. We must stay vigilant.

[The Oslo Center @oslocenter]

In an era where information spreads faster than ever, #disinformation poses an unprecedented challenge to democracy.

Join us in taking a stand against disinformation at #WordsMatter2025 in #Oslo, on 1 July. A gathering dedicated to defending democracy: https://t.co/rVzYycfwm3

[The Oslo Center @oslocenter]

✅ Are you a woman active in Kenyan politics?

✅ Are you interested in gaining relevant leadership skills to accelerate your political career?

Applications for the the three-tier EWIP Training Program are now open! Apply before 9 May here👉 https://t.co/H0F5tgTW17 #Kenya

[The Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP) @globalcdp]

Looking forward to our drug policy-focused panel at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting! Commissioners @ProfAdeeba and Anand Grover will be on site, actively engaging in the discussions. #DrugPolicy #WHS

[Human☮🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🌊 @4HumanUnity]

BTW, when Trump, right-wing media, and 🇷🇺 trolls scream we gave Ukraine $350 billion, they’re flat-out LYING.

The real number? $83.4 billion. The rest isn’t even approved for payment or committed. But hey, why let facts get in the way of a bad lie?

[Yashar Ali 🐘 @yashar]

In an extraordinary display of public support, heads of state, heads of government, and foreign ministers from all over Europe and Canada are posting in support of Ukraine in response to the Oval Office meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vance.

[The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund]

“Viral #hepatitis funding is already scarce. Rollback of international support might see governments pivot resources to diseases that are deemed a higher priority.”

🚨The Hepatitis Fund’s Kenneth Kabagambe & others raising the alarm about USAID cuts. https://t.co/GDiYSHpb91

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

"The U.S. funding cuts are dismantling the system. #HIV treatment is crumbling. TB services are collapsing... Lives are on the line."

IAS President @BGrinsztejn raising the alarm over the impact of dramatic #USAID funding cuts, via @Reuters.

https://t.co/IB8IReWi2J

[The Oslo Center @oslocenter]

The youth ideas and concerns are left unaddressed. Making it difficult for young people to rise to the ramps. Without proper guidance it's hard for them to rise to political ramps. Youth bring fresh ideas and solutions to modern challenges. Moreover including youth strengthens our our democratic processes. The youth must be empowered
Equip young people with knowledge and skills they need in the political environment.

Kimani Mbugua - KANU Youth Congress

#youthatthecenter.

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

“This is a matter of life or death. #PEPFAR provides lifesaving antiretrovirals for more than 20 million people – and stopping its funding essentially stops their #HIV treatment. If that happens, people are going to die and HIV will resurge.” – IAS President @BGrinsztejn

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

📣 The IAS warns that the reinstatement of the “global gag rule” will have dire consequences for the #HIV response, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Read the full IAS statement now and join our call for policies that heed science: https://t.co/LcSNlckIkF

[Patrick Grossmann @PatGrossmann]

Given the recent rise of AI-powered search, I thought I’d explore the potential impacts these new tools could have on website traffic, and provide some tips on how to make website content more appealing to #AI algorithms.

Enjoy!

https://t.co/fpZB8938fk

[The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund]

In case you missed the webinar we hosted with @LancetGastroHep at @LGCW2024 on how to prevent #livercancer via #hepatitis elimination, you can watch it here: https://t.co/8JzX8MaeLj
#LiverTwitter

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

📣 As we approach #WorldAIDSDay, the IAS calls on people to #UniteToReachAll!

🌐 Scientists, healthcare providers, policy makers, civil society, & people living with & affected by HIV need to come together to ensure scientific advancements reach everyone. https://t.co/X6zS53j8h2

[CIIC-HIN (Seek-In) @Ciichin_SeekIn]

📢📢 Attention HIV researchers in Rwanda! The call for abstracts is open as we gear up for IAS 2025 in Kigali. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your work. Submit your abstracts before the deadline to be part of this important global event! #IAS2025

[UNAIDS Tanzania @UNAIDSTanzania]

Join the Launch of the #WorldAIDSDay2024 report on Tuesday 26 November 2024 at 15:30 - 17:00 CET.

The launch of ‘Take the rights path’, hosted by @LarryMadowo will feature a host of inspirational speakers from around the world.

Join us on Zoom: https://t.co/0U3ObqI8iP

[Patrick Grossmann @PatGrossmann]

Now’s the time for #Europe to double down and LOUDLY promote science-based public health.

The danger of complacency is very real.

https://t.co/QaxXtp616U

[Sean Johnson 🔥 @intentionally]

I voted for her. I think he’s a bad guy.

But if you lose the senate, house, electoral college AND popular vote, and you think the lesson is half the country is racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, and stupid… wrong lesson. And the same thing will likely happen in 2028.

[Liz Highleyman @LizHighleyman]

Once again, cynicism has proved to be the right attitude. I had some hope for Harris in recent days, but I'm not surprised. Many liberals will be shocked because they failed to look outside their bubbles.

I suspect this is largely about immigration -- which is triggering a rightward shift worldwide -- & the economy; inflation is way down, but people think they want deflation.