Ruth Revie

Head of Global Health Team @UKMissionGeneva, SRHR Adviser @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇳 Views my own

[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

Formal adoption will await the World Health Assembly, but an important win for multilateralism, for globsl health, and for the @WHO

Congratulations & thanks to the extraordinary efforts of @DrTedros and his team, our global partners, and, of course, our 🇬🇧 negotiating team

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

After over 3 years of negotiations, WHO Member States have finalized a draft #PandemicAccord to make the world safer from future pandemics.

The draft agreement will now be submitted to WHO’s Member States meeting at the #WHA78 for consideration and adoption

Proposals within the text include:
✅ Boosting global collaboration on prevention & preparedness
✅ Strengthening health systems & R&D worldwide
✅ Creating a fair system for pathogen access & benefit-sharing
✅ Building a skilled global health emergency workforce

The proposal respects national sovereignty—the draft agreement does not provide WHO any authority to direct, order, alter or prescribe national laws or policies, or mandate States to take specific actions.

https://t.co/RBkguV4A74

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

.@WHO Member States made history in Geneva today by reaching consensus on a proposed #PandemicAccord: https://t.co/l7Cia2Bcu3

I thank national negotiators for their foresight, commitment and tireless work. Gratitude as well to civil society partners. We look forward to #WHA78 where countries will consider the agreement for final adoption.

[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

The latest reflections from the legendary Bob Last…

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

No woman should die giving life.

This year’s #WorldHealthDay – which marks 5 years from the Sustainable Development Goals deadline — will focus on maternal and newborn health.

The campaign will call for a major intensification of efforts to ensure access to high quality care for women and babies, especially in the poorest countries and crisis settings where most maternal deaths occur.

https://t.co/7natMRfsL8

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

📢 New study on causes of maternal deaths:

Severe bleeding (haemorrhage) and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths, together claiming around 130,000 lives worldwide in 2020.

Tragically, too many women lack access to lifesaving treatments and quality care during pregnancy and childbirth. These deaths are preventable—urgent action is needed to ensure every woman can access safe, high-quality maternity services that save lives and protect health.

https://t.co/cMBktF1EsJ

[UNFPA @UNFPA]

“Reproductive rights are non-negotiable, and you can count on UNFPA to stand with women and girls.”

— Dr. Natalia Kanem, @UNFPA Executive Director, at today’s Executive Board meeting.

See @Atayeshe’s full statement: https://t.co/KW04ZoaeJQ

#UNFPAEB #GlobalGoals

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

⚽️ Pass the ball, protect the future.

Former England footballer Eniola Aluko teamed up with Gavi, @CAF_Online, @CAFwomen, @UEFA and @girleffect at the CAF U17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) in Dar-Es-Salaam to empower girls with knowledge about the life-saving HPV vaccine.

💉 Just one dose can protect for life. Together, we’re taking critical steps toward a future where cervical cancer is no longer a threat for the next generation.

#ForOurFuture #VaccinesWork #HPV #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #PassTheBall

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

Chronic HPV infection is the leading cause of #cervicalcancer, but here's the good news: 90% of those infected clear the virus naturally within two years, with minimal long-term risk. Find out more about how the immune system fights #HPV: https://t.co/xsW13TVi5z

[UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 @UKMissionGeneva]

Welcome to the 🇬🇧 UK’s new Deputy Permanent Representative for Global Health, Dr Ruth Lawson 🏥 🌎

[Unitaid @UNITAID]

Maternal health challenges like preeclampsia and anemia need innovation, not stagnation. Unitaid’s funding call is a step toward sustainable solutions that prioritize equity, access, and measurable impact.

Find out more: https://t.co/oJgEtmN45D

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

People living with #HIV continue to face stigma & discrimination. This #WorldAIDSday, watch Dr @teozka explain the science behind ZERO risk of HIV transmission when people take effective treatment & have undetectable viral load & why we need to destigmatize HIV.

#HealthForAll

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

The protection of civilians – including women and children – is paramount.

The UK is providing £3m funding to help people in Syria fleeing conflict in Lebanon, including:

✅ immediate healthcare
✅ protection assistance for women and girls

@UNOCHA @UNFPA @IMC_UK

[Unitaid @UNITAID]

Thanks to £500m+ from the UK Government & our investment in UK life sciences & innovation, Unitaid reaches 300m people/year. This multilateralism through the @UN is fighting HIV, TB & malaria, ensuring safer births & tackling drug resistance. @FCDOGovUK @UKMissionGeneva @UNGeneva

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Thousands of civilians caught up in conflict in the Middle East will receive urgent humanitarian assistance thanks to the kindness of the UK public.

Donate now to @DECappeal and your donation will be matched by the UK Government up to £10 million.

👉 https://t.co/lswgb07O8J

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Within midwifery models of care, midwives serve within broader teams as the main healthcare provider for women and babies, during:
🤰🏻 pregnancy
🤱🏻 childbirth
👩‍👧‍👦 the postnatal period

They provide vital information and emotional support, helping ensure women are actively involved in decision-making each step of the way https://t.co/kiVuT2JLll

[UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 @UKMissionGeneva]

The Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer announces the UK’s candidacy for the 2026 – 2028 UN Human Rights Council 🇬🇧 🇺🇳

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

Restreindre l’accès à l'avortement met la vie des femmes en danger.

On protège votre droit de choisir et on fait en sorte que ce soit plus facile – pas plus difficile – de recourir à l'avortement quand vous en avez besoin.

[Anneliese Dodds @AnnelieseDodds]

Sexual and reproductive health and rights, including access to quality abortion services, for every woman, everywhere, are vital for achieving gender equality.

That is why I am proud to have signed the #SheDecides Champion statement on #InternationalSafeAbortionDay

[UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 @UKMissionGeneva]

At today’s HRC57 side event for #WorldContraceptionDay , the 🇬🇧 showed support for women’s and girls’ right to be able to make their own, informed decisions about sex and childbearing.