Rosa Castro

Public Affairs Director @ EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe | 🇻🇪 🇪🇺 | views my own

[Rosa Castro @RosaCastroB]

I’m also on Bluesky, let’s connect there: https://t.co/3jUfeVkzUf

[DSW - International @dsw_intl]

This week, the EU 🇪🇺 published its Preparedness Union Strategy as well as a review of HERA. Wondering what this new strategy means for #globalhealth and how HERA performed in its first review?

Read our latest article: https://t.co/7JibHTcryT

[EU One Health @EU_Health]

Today we are putting forward the Critical Medicines Act. By scaling up manufacturing & availability of critical medicines in the EU, we are working to ensure that patients have the medicines they need, when they need them.
https://t.co/LsvC2XTUkD
#HealthUnion

[Ashleigh Furlong @ashleighfurlong]

SCOOP: WHO is asking employees to consider early retirement as it seeks to cut costs following Trump’s decision to withdraw.

Staff aged 55 years old or older can retire with 4 months pay, according to copy of internal email seen by Bloomberg.

Gift link: https://t.co/thBtYGZhfA

[DSW - International @dsw_intl]

#ClimateChange is increasing the risk for dengue, Chikungunya, Zika and other infectious diseases to arrive in Europe but only a few vaccines & therapies exist.
At #CEPSlab2025 we discussed how the EU can stimulate R&D to meet these unmet medical needs ➡️ https://t.co/P8vxEKsYvm

[Andrea Renda @profAndreaRenda]

#CEPSLab2025 has started with a stocktaking session moderated by our @AkhvledianiTina - how do CEOs see the current economic situation?

[CEPS ThinkTank @CEPS_thinktank]

💊🌍 The EU leads in science, but turning research into real-world health solutions remains a challenge—especially for neglected diseases. Climate change is facilitating the (re-)emergence of vector-borne diseases, making innovation in global health more urgent than ever.

💡At #CEPSLab2025, Lisa Görlitz and @RosaCastroB presents a bold idea: leveraging innovative funding mechanisms like priority review vouchers and advance market commitments to incentivise R&D in neglected and emerging diseases.

📢 Watch the video to learn more on this idea and read the full commentary here: 👉 https://t.co/o5Q57NdFr4

[DSW - International @dsw_intl]

Last week, in collaboration with @imglobalhealth, we hosted a session at the @scibus conference on 'How to accelerate R&D investment for a safer healthier world?’

Read the key takeaways from the session ➡️ https://t.co/qVhgA6DRMv

[DSW - International @dsw_intl]

Around the world 🌍 young people are driving positive change in their communities, desiring to live healthy lives, fully enjoying their #SRHR, and where gender equality is a reality.
This #ValentinesDay we’re calling on the EU to put youth at the heart ❤️ of the new EU mandate!

[DSW - International @dsw_intl]

🚨 NEW REPORT in collaboration with @imglobalhealth reveals the immense value of EU investments in global health #research and #innovation (R&I) driving economic & societal benefits to Europe and globally 🌍

Full report: https://t.co/52xec1MGYY
Summary: https://t.co/I840DmDxlL

[Rosa Castro @RosaCastroB]

I am thrilled to be part of this important and timely discussion as part of the @dsw_intl team (with an amazing group of speakers)!

You can register to attend tomorrow (also online), the link is below👇

[DSW - International @dsw_intl]

❓Did you know for every €1 invested in global health research and innovation brings a return of investment of €405? 💸
Learn how EU investments in global health R&I drive economic and societal benefits globally @scibus’ conference tomorrow. Register ➡️ https://t.co/k2P9br2QJg

[DSW - International @dsw_intl]

It’s #WorldNTDDay 2025 and we are halfway to the @WHO NTD roadmap 2030 target. 54 countries have eliminated at least one NTD—showing real progress is possible! Yet 1.5+ billion people are still affected by these diseases, with women and girls most affected. 🌍

[Rosa Castro @RosaCastroB]

It may not be the only electoral fraud in the world, but may be one of the few with such clear and strong evidence that Maduro stole the elections

[Ana Vanessa Herrero @AnaVHerrero]

Venezuela’s Maduro is sworn into office with no proof of his victory https://t.co/OQcpNKs1aQ

[Comando ConVzla @ConVzlaComando]

#Atención ‼️

Hoy, #9Ene, saliendo de la concentración en Chacao, Caracas, María Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) fue interceptada y tumbada de la moto en la que se trasladaba. En el suceso detonaron armas de fuego. Se la llevaron retenida por la fuerza. Durante el periodo de su secuestro fue forzada a grabar varios vídeos y luego fue liberada.

En las próximas horas ella se dirigirá al país para explicar los hechos.

[EL PAÍS @el_pais]

🔴 ÚLTIMA HORA | El chavismo detiene a María Corina Machado en Caracas: policías interceptaron su vehículo y se la llevaron después de su participación en una marcha opositora https://t.co/mmm7DJ4OtM

[Rosa Castro @RosaCastroB]

@EPPGroup @InfoVenEuropa @EdmundoGU @DolorsMM @ConVzlaComando Gracias por su apoyo @DolorsMM !

[DSW - International @dsw_intl]

🌍All we want for the New Year is #UniversalHealthCoverage!

4.5B people lack access to essential healthcare.
Let’s invest in:
🌐Health systems and global cooperation— because Global health is EU health!
⚖️Gender-sensitive, inclusive policies & fundings for #SRHR!
#HealthforAll

[DSW - International @dsw_intl]

🌍Today, #HumanRightsDay, let's reaffirm that Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights are fundamental Human Rights!
To achieve universal #SRHR
✅Increased funding
✅Stronger rights-based policies & strategies to overcome barriers
Read how the EU can support: https://t.co/lXkGQKUwFu

[Valeria Gigante @valeria_gigante]

🌎 Do you know where R&D takes place for ABs and antibacterial agents?

🧫 Over 90% ABs at development takes place in HIC (84%) and UMICs (12%)
🔬 Only 4 products are being developed in LMICs

👉 Read our full report here: https://t.co/8hQOQ2bi7n

[LisaBrusselsEU @LisaBrusselsEU]

Investing in women’s health research is🔑 to fighting #GBV. It addresses knowledge gaps, uncovers GBV’s impact on physical & mental health, drives trauma-informed care, and fuels innovations like safe reporting tools & challenges the systemic inequities that perpetuate violence.