The African Union has joined the call to replace the outdated 16th-century Mercator map which distorts Africa’s true size, with the Equal Earth projection, a map that shows the continent as it really is: vast, powerful, and central to our world. #CorrectTheMap
💬 “It might seem to be just a map, but in reality, it is not,” says AU Deputy Chairperson H.E. @DCP_Haddadi in an article with Reuters
Led by @africanofilter and @SpeakUpAfrica1 , this campaign urges governments, schools, and international organisations to adopt maps that reflect Africa’s true scale and restore balance to how our world is viewed.
📖 Read the full story here:https://t.co/zWooXteHgX
Over $9 billion pledged at the @gavi Global Summit. An inspiring step toward equitable immunisation.
As champions of health and equity remind us: vaccines save lives, but only global solidarity can close the gap. #ForOurFuture
We’re thrilled to announce that today’s Global Summit: Health & Prosperity through Immunisation saw a record number of donors pledges, securing more than US $9bn of our total 2026-30 requirement of US$ 11.9bn! #ForOurFuture
This #WorldNTDDay, we united 75 young champions - athletes, poets & youth leaders with @theBAL & @CJS_Senegal to fight NTDs. Through sports & arts, we're amplifying voices to #UniteActEliminate diseases that affect 1.5B people globally. Join us! #NoToNTDs#GoBeyond
Aujourd’hui, c’est la Journée mondiale des maladies tropicales négligées, une mobilisation universelle pour sensibiliser et mettre fin à ces maladies qui touchent 1,5 milliard de personnes.
Notre invitée spéciale @faynaraa sera présente ce samedi ✨. Rejoignez-nous pour en savoir plus sur comment, ensemble, nous pouvons nous unir, agir et éliminer les MTN ! 🗣️
📅 Samedi 1er Février 2025 ⏰ 12h30 - 15h30 📍 Terrain de Basket du Club de Mermoz
#MTN #Dakar #theBAL #worldntdday #SpeakUpAfrica
What an incredible 13-year journey! Every milestone has been possible thanks to our dedicated team, partners & networks. Proud to see the #SpeakUpAfricaLeadershipAward recognizing champions who drive & amplify change. Here's to many more years of impact! @YacineDjibo
Today, Speak Up Africa celebrates its 13 anniversary!
13 years of team work, partnership building, impact and amplifying African voices!
On this special day, we are happy to announce the Awardees of the #SpeakUpAfricaLeadershipAward for 2023!
More: https://t.co/3qGSN0TAEE
Historic first: Under @JeanKaseya2 leadership, #Africa#CDC declared the continent’s first-ever Public Health Emergency of Continental Security due to mpox spread, swiftly followed by a #WHO global health emergency declaration. For the first time, regional and global emergencies align, unlocking vital resources and driving united action against the virus. #HealthSecurity #MpoxResponse @_AfricanUnion@AUC_MoussaFaki@DrTedros
It's International Youth Day (#IYD2024)!
The 2nd edition of the Africa #YoungInnovators4Health Award has celebrated groundbreaking health solutions & unique collaborations.
Discover our achievements and stay tuned for exciting developments ahead: https://t.co/cjHyQNsCXL
@IFPMA
W/ @SpeakUpAfrica1, @USAID#CHISU, @JSIhealth and @AfricaCDC, let’s discuss the place of African women in the #digital#health ecosystem, ways to strengthen our skills and the integration of supportive policies. Join us as we shape the future of healthcare in Africa together!
🚨Don’t miss the newly released Women’s Health Innovation Opportunity Map 2023.
Featuring 50 catalytic opportunities, this is a historic resource for partners looking to advance equitable, high-return innovations for women’s health. https://t.co/nGkMFJPolx #IEF
Africa #YoungInnovators4Health Award: We have our 4 winners!
Congratulations to Mrs. Teniola Aderonke, Dr. Moses Ochora, Mrs. Nura Izath and Mr. Muhammad Abdullahi Habibu, 1st & 2nd prize winners!
More in the press release: https://t.co/rRomFbANdj
@galienafrique#Health4all
"I am very thankful and supportive of the Africa #YoungInnovators4Health Award that significantly contributes in the achievement of our common goals through tangible and intangible support to African entrepreneurs" Dr. @SoceFallBirima, Director, Neglected Tropical Disease @WHO
Join us on October 4 at 2:30PM GMT at the @galienafrique to meet the 4 winners of the Africa #YoungInnovators4Health Award! 2 women and 2 men will be joined by @AwaMCollSeck, @SoceFallBirima and many more inspiring speakers and guests.
Tune in here: https://t.co/Uv7yEx63ws
.@TiemtoreFarida created « Les Héroïnes du Faso » with the support of #VoixEssentiELLES, a fund that provides grants & capacity development for women and girls’ community-based organizations, groups & networks & their leaders.
Learn more here: https://t.co/wITeOGDw99
#WD2023
.@TiemtoreFarida created « Les Héroïnes du Faso » with the support of #VoixEssentiELLES, a fund that provides grants & capacity development for women and girls’ community-based organizations, groups & networks & their leaders.
Learn more here: https://t.co/wITeOGDw99
#WD2023