Tracy Ilunga

An aspiring public health consultant// EPRR project officer in IHR strengthening project at UKHSA// All views are my own. A retweet does not mean endorsement

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Our immense thanks to our #IHR_Strengthening Project team for facilitating this visit, and to our health partners for hosting and sharing their work with us:
@ukinpakistan
@JaneMarriottUK
@NIH_Pakistan
@nhsrcofficial
@PSHDept
@OfficialPACP
@GovtofPunjabPK
@WHOPakistan
@EMPHNET

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Jenny also met with senior health ministers & visited virology and microbiology labs to see their work in growing expertise and delivery of genomic sequencing, strengthening Pakistan’s response to global health security challenges.

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

🧵 Last week, hosted by our #IHR_Strengthening Project team in Pakistan, our Chief Executive, Prof Dame Jenny Harries, was able to visit a number of public health institutions to see their work in managing and protecting against infectious diseases.

[Tracy Ilunga @TracyIlunga]

I think is important we encourage breastfeeding but we also need to be pragmatic and not harm others who choose to use formula especially those from working class backgrounds

[Good Morning Britain @GMB]

'You're not allowed to use loyalty points, gift cards, foodbank vouchers & actually I'm going to announce that we will accept, illegally, all of them today.'

Iceland boss Richard Walker announces a price cut on baby formula, risking an unlimited fine by advertising the discount.

[Dr Sam Collins @DrSamColl]

📣We are recruiting a Project Officer in #Jakarta 🇮🇩. If you have an interest in global health security come join our diverse @UKHSA #ihr_strengthening team and work regionally in #SoutheastAsia, delivering impactful work through partnership @UKinIndonesia https://t.co/F3pQXL1E5F

[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

It is critical to have a #OneHealth approach to identify and assess risks of potentially zoonotic infections and hazards which may pose a risk to animal health, human health or the environment in #Nigeria.
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[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

The UK #IHR_Strenghtening project team supported the National One Health Risk Surveillance & Information Sharing (NOHRSIS) Group meeting with @NCDCgov @FmardNg @FMEnvng, to review understanding & mgt of identified shared threats & hazards to animal, human & environmental health.

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

Today we celebrate the founding of @_AfricanUnion and the shared values, progress and aspirations that unite the continent.

Happy #AfricaDay to the 21 African #Commonwealth countries! 🇧🇼🇨🇲🇬🇦🇬🇲🇬🇭🇰🇪🇸🇿🇱🇸🇲🇼🇲🇺🇲🇿🇳🇦🇳🇬🇷🇼🇸🇨🇸🇱🇿🇦🇹🇬🇺🇬🇹🇿🇿🇲

Learn more about our member countries in #Africa ⬇Today we celebrate the founding of @_AfricanUnion and the shared values, progress and aspirations that unite the continent.

Happy #AfricaDay to the 21 African #Commonwealth countries! 🇧🇼🇨🇲🇬🇦🇬🇲🇬🇭🇰🇪🇸🇿🇱🇸🇲🇼🇲🇺🇲🇿🇳🇦🇳🇬🇷🇼🇸🇨🇸🇱🇿🇦🇹🇬🇺🇬🇹🇿🇿🇲

Learn more about our member countries in #Africa ⬇️

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Our #IHR_Strengthening project team works with public health institutions in Africa and Asia to prepare for & respond to #publichealth emergencies. The Radiation, Chemical & Environmental (RCE) hazards team work to strengthen surveillance & response to chemical incidents

[Dr Sam Collins @DrSamColl]

📢Job alert. Please RT 📢 Two awesome @UKHSA posts. One in 🇮🇩 and one in 🇬🇧. Come join the most exciting project in government right now #ihr_strengthening https://t.co/7ieYSWAttP and https://t.co/S05YDPo0hO @pubhealthjobsuk @PHJobsUK @DrEmeruemJnr @UKgovGHS

[Dr Sam Collins @DrSamColl]

Followed by the closing ceremony of the inaugural @UKHSA #ihr_strengthening knowledge exchange visit between 🇳🇬 and 🇿🇲

[Dr Sam Collins @DrSamColl]

@ZMPublicHealth @NCDCgov and @UKHSA #ihr_strengthening knowledge exchange visit to the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Operating Centre. Learning from Nigerias EOC journey in the face of challenging #publichealth threats 🦠

[Dr Sam Collins @DrSamColl]

Looking forward to returning to Nigeria next week and welcoming our colleagues from @ZMPublicHealth for an EPRR knowledge exchange visit with @NCDCgov. Continuing to build our #ihr_strengthening partnerships across Africa 🌍

[Dr Annabel @SoSowemimo]

I’m just a doctor trying to dish out some prep (pre-exposure prophylaxis). Reminder that PrEP is now available on the NHS to stop HIV transmission. Seeing the young ones especially the QTIPOC come through is always a joy . 🥰 African women this is for you too!

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Last week the EPRR #IHR_Strengthening team co-hosted a “Keep Pushing” annual simulation exercise learning review workshop with @NCDCgov to identify areas for continued improvement in Nigeria’s preparedness for and response to public health emergencies.

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

The UKHSA #IHR_Strengthening Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Team works with public health institutions in Africa and Asia to better prepare for and respond to public health emergencies using an all-hazards multisectoral approach.

[Tracy Ilunga @TracyIlunga]

@UKHSA @ZMPublicHealth So glad that I had the opportunity to be a part of such a great table top exercise. Can't wait to see how we move forward with our Zambian colleagues

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

(3/3) They’ve also co-hosted a tabletop exercise in Zambia with @ZMPublicHealth to validate their All Hazards Preparedness and Response plan. This plan will help different teams to coordinate their efforts in response to public health emergencies. #IHR_Strengthening #GlobalHealth

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

(2/3) This week, the team met with @NathanKapata and Angela Butale from @ZMPublicHealth to discuss the current and future efforts to strengthen the EPRR capacity #IHR_Strengthening #GlobalHealth

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

THREAD: Our #IHR_Strengthening Project works with public health institutions in Africa and Asia to better prevent, detect and respond to public health emergencies, building capability, strengthening leadership and developing sustainable public health systems. (1/3) 👇