Catherine Thompson

Regional Vice President East, Central and Southern Africa, International Development Division, @abtassociates | Public Health Expert

[USAID @USAID]

Men and boys are crucial allies in ending gender-based violence. Meet Karim, a teacher in the Philippines 🇵🇭, who was driven to become a champion to #endGBV after surviving an armed conflict in his hometown: https://t.co/SnZ9sFuJC8

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

The economic impacts of climate change are becoming harder to ignore.

In East Africa, rising water temperatures are depleting fish stocks, pushing some to take up piracy to provide for themselves and their families.

#ClimateChange #EastAfrica https://t.co/GAPUbzWu51

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

Ethiopia's @lia_tadesse shares thoughts on her country's COVID-19 response, along with key lessons to apply to future outbreaks.

Her key takeaway? Investing in strong primary health care that provides diverse care is critical. #GlobalHealth https://t.co/LBNISXCs7D

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

When the next pandemic hits, will we be prepared?

Some scientists are calling for the development of prototype vaccines for all 26 known human virus families.

"Think of it as making house key copies from a template, but with viruses instead." #Viruses https://t.co/X33nkSDgAu

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

Great news from NYU! This new form of the common insecticide deltamethrin has been shown to be "up to 12 times more effective against mosquitoes than the original insecticide".

"It is a remarkably simple intervention, with dramatic consequences." #Malaria https://t.co/41xHFp8L6z

[PMI Evolve Project @PMI_Evolve]

After wrapping up at the Alliance for #Malaria Prevention annual partners meeting in #Nairobi earlier this week, here's our stellar integrated vector control team. Together @abtassociates @PSIimpact @PATHMalaria & @trophealth are working with @PMIgov to #EndMalaria faster.

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

Innovation and social enterprise have been and will continue to be incredibly important in driving change in Africa's health system. At the same time, health inequities are a systemic issue and need system-wide solutions to make a true impact. #Africa https://t.co/xRPIEQqd89

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

Since record-keeping began in the early 1900s, Africa has experienced 30 deadly weather disasters. 5 of those have occurred in the last year.

As climate change worsens, these disaster events will grow larger, more costly, and more deadly. #Africa https://t.co/yFlXi0w7y5

[Eric Reading @eric_reading]

Indigenous peoples have climate solutions, but they need more support - both from governments and corporations.

We're at a time where we need indigenous-led governance for nature more than ever. #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #Indigenous https://t.co/HrE3MUSShn

[Abt Global @AbtGlobalImpact]

Join Yuliya Mamedova from our @USAID-funded Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby Activity in Tajikistan at #ImpactFirst2023!

Digitization initiatives are a key focus for the project and ensure adequate delivery of healthcare data for diagnostics, treatment, and clinical protocols.

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

Creating a way to synthesize the antimalarial drug artemisinin could open up a whole new world of cost-effective treatment.

"[The new process] can complement other approaches and help to stabilize the world's supply of artemisinin." #Malaria https://t.co/8mCfqTNMUn

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

The threat of an epidemic doesn't just loom over humanity's most vulnerable, but endangered species as well.

With just over 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the world, any cross-species infection poses the risk of extinction. #Ebola #Epidemic https://t.co/b3Pr2VT8U4

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

There is a "critical need" in Africa for both the support of developed countries and for disaster risk finance products in the wake of increasing climate risks. Partnerships could be a catalyzing force here, mobilizing funds on a much larger scale. https://t.co/K59CMnTXRK

[PMI Evolve Project @PMI_Evolve]

Insecticide-treated nets are essential in #malaria control, and durability monitoring--testing nets' ability to last and insecticide effectiveness--is also critical. See how our colleague in #Madagascar supports this work with @PMIgov: https://t.co/XRxPMcWd8L

#EndMalaria

[IntraHealth International @IntraHealth]

Children are experiencing the largest sustained decline in routine immunization in 30 yrs. Invest in #Nurses like Rita Akiki to #BuildBackImmunity & ensure every child has access to vaccination. #WorldImmunizationWeek @Unicef @UHC2030
More #InvestInMe 📽️: https://t.co/FRRx2kFIj8

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

Child and family benefits have fallen or stagnated in every part of the world, with Africa consistently reporting the lowest rate of coverage.

With 'multiple crises' affecting children's future, ramping up social protection is a necessity. #Equity https://t.co/I1BqqmmRsd

[Kelly Saldana @KellySaldanaHSS]

More open dialogue around sexual health is good for everyone. Conversations like the ones featured here are so important in not only battling stigma, but improving access to healthcare. #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth https://t.co/nTyut9Qagw

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

Engaging the private sector is key to mobilizing climate finance in Africa, says the African Development Bank.

More climate investments can help galvanize innovation, helping the continent achieve emissions targets. #Africa #ClimateChange https://t.co/2E2Slw0T3H

[Catherine Thompson @c_thompson55]

In Senegal, financial barriers make it difficult for religious schools to protect their students. The @AbtAssociates led PMI VectorLink program is coordinating with local groups to reach these children, distributing insecticide-treated nets at no charge. https://t.co/NtdqGr0yFd

[Abt Global @AbtGlobalImpact]

Irrigation, cold storage & grain milling are critical in #agriculture.

This white paper explores how productive uses of energy across these 3 domains can drive economic growth & alleviate poverty in sub-Saharan African countries.

#EnergyforAll #GlobalDev
https://t.co/bRVgtj1xCb