Akanksha Rai

All things Environment & Public Health | Work @VitalStrat | Past @cleancooking @WHO_Europe | MPH @EuroPH @uni_Copenhagen @sheffielduni | #ViewsOwn

[Akanksha Rai @akankshakrishna]

@Wooden_street It’s been 18+ days for a 10–12 day delivery. No updates, incomplete installation of 1 item and both Noida Sec-4 store and customer support keep sending us in circles. Any further delay is unacceptable- genuinely disappointed with this experience.

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

Last week, we joined researchers, implementers, policymakers, and funders in Washington DC for the first annual Research Conference on Global Lead Exposure, hosted by @CGDev. Data and research is driving progress in this critical but often overlooked area of public health.

The full recordings are available on CDG's website: https://t.co/fpsbJCSyQq

Thank you to @open_phil and @FoundersPledge for sponsoring the event.

[NCD Alliance @ncdalliance]

"I have a tool that can generate revenues, and that tool is health taxes" - Mary-Ann Etiebet, President and CEO, @VitalStrat, talking about the ways of how health advocates can knock on the doors of finance ministers.
"Health taxes are not one and done, you need to keep the pressure on and keep them up with inflation rates"
👏Thank you for being a part of our discussion on how we can move the needle on NCDs for the benefit of people, health systems and governments.
🤝The session co-hosted with @Boehringer

[Akanksha Rai @akankshakrishna]

Affordable, scalable innovations from India (for ex- the Fisher Friendly Mobile App) can directly support communities across Africa and Asia. South-South partnerships must drive the next wave of impact @doctorsoumya #WHSNewDelhi2025 #Innovation #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll

[Akanksha Rai @akankshakrishna]

Philanthropy has played a pivotal role in #GlobalHealth- from smallpox eradication to driving polio efforts. Partnerships, regional networks, & democratizing knowledge are key to solving today’s challenges. We must invest in high-risk research and local solutions @doctorsoumya

[Soumya Swaminathan @doctorsoumya]

Good to be part of World health summit regional meeting #WHSNewDelhi2025 to share experiences and discuss collaboration. Theme of “Scaling Access to Ensure Health Equity” is very appropriate @WHOSEARO @WHO @DrTedros @BoehmeCatharina @IlonaKickbusch @HelenClarkNZ @GCHAlliance

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

Health is not just a human right, it’s an economic imperative.

Today at the @WorldHealthSmt Regional Meeting in New Delhi, we hosted the session “Outcomes Matter: Health Financing for Impact”, a timely conversation on how to fund better health outcomes for all.

The discussion with leading changemakers, policy leaders, and practitioners explored how to scale innovative financing solutions to accelerate progress toward SDG 3: Health for All.

In a compelling keynote, @ibhushan urged a shift from input-based to outcome-based financing.

“Doing the right things—and doing things right—requires strong systems, better monitoring, and bold partnerships.”

#HealthForAll #WHS2025

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

#KickBigSodaOutofSport is a finalist at the @ShortyAwards in the Social Good Campaign category! 🎉👏

VOTE for Kick Big Soda Out of Sport for the Audience Honor every day until April 30th & spread the word: https://t.co/Pjsl7rVlBv
#ShortyAwards

[Akanksha Rai @akankshakrishna]

450+ speakers | 90 sessions | 4500+ participants | 54+ countries- #WHSNewDelhi2025 brings the #GlobalHealth community together for collective action and impact #HealthForAll @WorldHealthSmt

[Akanksha Rai @akankshakrishna]

Cooperation, partnerships, and mutual learning are at the heart of this Summit- Prof. Axel Pries, President of @WorldHealthSmt
#HealthForAll #WHSNewDelhi2025

[Akanksha Rai @akankshakrishna]

Day 1- Opening Plenary #WHSNewDelhi2025 #HealthForAll

[Akanksha Rai @akankshakrishna]

📘📢: Our new report identifies gaps in evidence base that limits cities' & countries' from showing health gains of #ClimateActions targeting combustion source #AirPollution. It highlights actionable research areas to drive progress by 2030
Read & Share: https://t.co/s444UT1ooJ

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

📊 New report

#AirPollution contributes to approximately 8 million deaths per year. This report from @VitalStrat and @wellcometrust calls for urgent action to close the data gaps hindering #CleanAir policies.

We need immediate government action to protect our health and the planet.

Read the report: https://t.co/oh5ZRqJVgl

[Akanksha Rai @akankshakrishna]

Read more on how ASHA's are integrating #AirPollution awareness into their daily activities by educating families, engaging communities, and, empowering youth to drive action for #CleanAir under the @NPCCHH

[Akanksha Rai @akankshakrishna]

"I've always wanted to help people see how small changes can lead to better #Health," says ASHA Chintamani Kushwaha, Indore, India. By bringing #AirPollution risk communication to doorsteps, ASHAs prove that investing in #HealthWorkers strengthens #HealthSystems

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

.@GCHAlliance's new policy brief provides a clear roadmap for governments to address and reduce #AirPollution’s devastating health impacts. Thank you for including Vital Strategies’ case study by @vital_sumi on our work integrating frontline health workers in air pollution action.

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

We celebrate the signing of the cooperation agreement between Vital Strategies, @PureEarthNow, and @Minsa_Peru.

This partnership is a critical step to protect Peruvian children's health from the harmful effects of lead. It will strengthen #PublicHealth and environmental surveillance and provide comprehensive care to children in seven Peruvian regions.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

99% of the world breathes air that exceeds WHO pollution limits.

We need urgent action:
🔸 cleaner energy
🔸 sustainable transport
🔸 better waste management
🔸 stricter industrial regulations

#AirPollution knows no borders and requires a global solution.

https://t.co/inETIvkrI6

[Akanksha Rai @akankshakrishna]

Thrilled to be collaborating on this important work in the coming months!

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

Air pollution in Ethiopia kills more than 76,000 people every year, 46% of which are children under the age of 5. We've launched the ENABLE Project’s Clean Air Policy Accelerator to reduce indoor air pollution, with a focus on maternal and child health. https://t.co/Cr4Ey8txdJ

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

🚨 Grant Opportunity: The @BloombergDotOrg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use is now accepting applications for grants to support tobacco control, combat industry interference, and advance cessation efforts. If you're working to create a smoke-free future, apply for funding by Feb. 20. https://t.co/8vgSPhCx5H

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

We're so excited to share that our video The Data Healing the Lungs of a City, created with @BBCStoryWorks and @AnatmanPictures, won Silver at the @anthemawards 🥈 !

Hear a message from @vital_sumi from our Environmental Health team below and watch the winning video here ⬇️
https://t.co/vNVoTUWJx3

[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

Launch day is here! Join the Global Alliance to End Statelessness @EndStatelessns.

The registration of a birth creates a legal identity. When we have strong #CRVS systems, we are better able to prevent statelessness. Join us: https://t.co/LhIGwI7zgc