christy feig

former cnn-er, former redcross-er, former-director of comms at world health org. still a global health communications junkie now @GlobalFund head of comms

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

The @GlobalFund welcomes this important milestone. Expanding access to new HIV prevention tools through more manufacturers making these products available is critical to accelerating equitable access and giving countries more options to protect those at greatest risk.

We're grateful to everyone whose collaboration & commitment have helped make this progress possible.

Together, we can help ensure that innovation reaches the people who need it most.

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

Thank you, Sweden, for your continued leadership and increased support for global health.

Your enhanced contribution to the @GlobalFund will help expand equitable access to lifesaving tools and strengthen resilient health & community systems to reach those who need them most.

Together, we can defeat AIDS, TB & malaria and build a healthier, more equitable future for all.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

A la gente de Tenerife,

Mi nombre es Tedros, y ejerzo como Director General de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, el organismo de las Naciones Unidas responsable de la salud pública mundial. No es habitual que escriba directamente a la gente de una sola comunidad, pero hoy siento que no solo es apropiado, sino necesario.

Quiero hablarles directamente, no a través de comunicados de prensa ni informes técnicos, sino de ser humano a ser humano, porque se lo merecen.

Sé que están preocupados. Sé que cuando escuchan la palabra “brote o epidemia” y ven un barco acercarse a sus costas, afloran recuerdos que ninguno de nosotros ha logrado superar del todo. El dolor de 2020 sigue siendo real, y no lo minimizo ni por un momento.

Pero necesito que me escuchen con claridad: esto no es otro COVID-19. El riesgo actual para la salud pública derivado del #hantavirus sigue siendo bajo. Mis colegas y yo lo hemos afirmado sin ambigüedades, y lo repito ahora. El virus a bordo del MV Hondius es la cepa Andes del hantavirus. Es grave. Tres personas han perdido la vida, y nuestro corazón está con sus familias. El riesgo para ustedes, en su vida cotidiana en Tenerife, es bajo. Esta es la evaluación de la OMS, y no la hacemos a la ligera.

En este momento, no hay pasajeros con síntomas a bordo. Un experto de la OMS está en ese barco y los suministros médicos están disponibles. Las autoridades españolas han preparado un plan cuidadoso y detallado: los pasajeros serán trasladados a tierra en el puerto industrial de Granadilla, lejos de las zonas residenciales, en vehículos sellados y custodiados, a través de un corredor completamente acordonado, y repatriados directamente a sus países de origen. Ustedes no tendrán contacto con ellos y sus familias tampoco. También quiero decirles algo más, algo que va más allá de la ciencia.

Agradecí personalmente al Presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez, la decisión de España de acoger este barco. Lo califiqué de acto de solidaridad y deber moral. Porque eso es exactamente lo que es. Quiero que sepan que la solicitud de la OMS a España no fue arbitraria. Se realizó en pleno cumplimiento del Reglamento Sanitario Internacional, el marco jurídicamente vinculante que define los derechos y obligaciones de los países y de la OMS cuando responden a eventos de salud pública de importancia internacional. Según esas normas, debe identificarse el puerto más cercano con capacidad médica suficiente para garantizar la seguridad y la dignidad de quienes están a bordo. Tenerife cumplió ese criterio y España lo honró. Casi 150 personas de 23 países llevan semanas en el mar, algunas de luto, todas asustadas, todas deseando regresar a casa. Tenerife ha sido elegida porque tiene la capacidad médica, la infraestructura y sé que la humanidad necesaria para ayudarles a llegar a un lugar seguro.

Y porque lo creo profundamente, estaré allí en persona. Tengo la intención de viajar a Tenerife para observar esta operación de primera mano, para estar junto a los trabajadores sanitarios, el personal portuario y los funcionarios que la están llevando a cabo, y para rendir mi homenaje personal a una isla que ha respondido a una situación difícil con dignidad, solidaridad y compasión. Su humanidad merece ser presenciada, no solo reconocida desde la distancia.

Como he dicho muchas veces: los virus no entienden de política ni respetan fronteras. La mejor inmunidad que tenemos es la solidaridad.

Tenerife está demostrando esa solidaridad hoy. El capitán del barco, Jan Dobrogowski, la tripulación y la empresa que opera el buque han mostrado una colaboración ejemplar en este momento tan difícil. En nombre de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, y en nombre de esos pasajeros y de sus familias en todo el mundo, agradezco al pueblo de Tenerife y a todas las demás personas involucradas.

Por favor, cuídense ustedes y cuídense los unos a los otros. Confíen en los preparativos que se han llevado a cabo. Y sepan que la OMS está con ustedes, y con cada persona en ese barco, en cada paso del camino.

Con respeto, cariño y gratitud,
Tedros

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

The United States and the @GlobalFund announced their commitment to expand access to lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention tool, to reach another million people over the next three years.

Building on the original agreement, this brings the total joint commitment to 3 million people through 2028.

[christy feig @cfeig]

@WHO This is WHO at its best!

[EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 @EU_Partnerships]

At the One Health Summit, Commissioner @JozefSikela confirmed the EU commitment to global health resilience with🆕announcements:

✔️Pledge to the @GlobalFund
✔️Health security programmes with @AfricaCDC
✔️R&D investments into AMR and dengue

👉https://t.co/4qBc4Ki5AA

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

Thank you, @EU_Commission, for your €700 million pledge to the @GlobalFund.

We’re very grateful for your renewed commitment to ending AIDS, TB & malaria, and for supporting innovation, market-shaping and regional manufacturing so lifesaving tools reach everyone who needs them.

The European Commission and EU Member States remain a key partner in building a #HealthierFuture for all.

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

The @GlobalFund is proud to share that Executive Director @PeterASands is named on the @TIME 100 Health list – recognizing the most influential leaders in health.

From strengthening pandemic preparedness to supporting communities to defeat AIDS, TB & malaria, Peter’s leadership of the Global Fund reflects the power of partnership to build a #HealthierFuture for all.

https://t.co/T1ATffe8dp

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Every year, millions of people hear the words 'you have cancer.' Yet 4 in 10 cases can be avoided by saying no to tobacco, limiting alcohol, and getting vaccinated.
Watch daily dose.

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

“Responsible scale-up matters now: it is the difference between AI narrowing gaps or locking inequities into national systems.”

At #WEF26, @PeterASands, @BillGates & @MusoniPaula join the panel “At the Cusp of Healthcare for AI” to discuss how AI & innovation can help overcome long-standing challenges in global health.

Tune in now: https://t.co/2us4wGt9dG

[christy feig @cfeig]

This is a great job for the right person! Is that you? If so, you have about 24 hours left to apply. It’s an amazing organization to be part of so don’t miss your chance.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

We are inviting applications for a key leadership role as Director of Communications at @WHO to lead our strategic communications and global advocacy.

The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026. For more information, visit https://t.co/pQnAptwmmv

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

.@WHO, as a founding partner and board member of the @GlobalFund, sees the Fund as family, and a living testament to what we can achieve when we invest in health.

Thanks in large part to the Global Fund, #HIV, #TB, and #malaria now kill half as many people as they did 20 years ago.

But these hard-won gains are at greater risk today than at any time since the Global Fund was created. Sudden, unplanned cuts to global aid, both bilateral and multilateral, threaten progress against public health, particularly HIV, TB, and malaria.

Replenishing the Global Fund is critical to safeguarding these achievements and accelerating progress against these three diseases.

My speech at the 8th Global Fund Replenishment, held during the #G20SouthAfrica Leaders’ Summit:

https://t.co/6CFOeI4AbG

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

🇿🇦His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa will co-champions the Global Fund High-Level event with the United Kingdom.

Status of the Global Fund Eighth Replenishment Campaign, #8R Campaign also known as Eighth Replenishment, is a fundraising drive to raise resource to fight HIV, TB and Malaria between 2026 and 2028.

The campaign seeks to secure the funding needed to serve millions of lives, reduce disease mortality and strengthen global health systems.

#Replenishment8
#G20SouthAfrica

[christy feig @cfeig]

RT @GlobalFund: Great news! Denmark has pledged DKK 375 million to the @GlobalFund’s Eighth Replenishment!

As EU Council President, Denmar…

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

Great news! @RED pledges US$75 million to the @GlobalFund – building on nearly 20 years of partnership & more than US$800 million generated to fight infectious diseases.

(RED)’s long-standing partnership has helped expand access to life-saving programs for over 325 million people worldwide.

Working together, we will #StopAtNothing to end AIDS, TB and malaria.

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

Thank you @BillGates & @GatesFoundation for your outstanding commitment to the @GlobalFund Eighth Replenishment.

Together, we will #StopAtNothing to defeat AIDS, TB and malaria and build a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all.

[Trevor Mundel @trevormundel]

The @GlobalFund bridges the gap between science and delivery, turning breakthroughs into smarter, more accessible care for more people around the world. Today, the @gatesfoundation is making a $912M commitment to the Global Fund to continue this momentum: https://t.co/4kRM0fV3Rg

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

Faster outbreak detection starts in the lab.

@GlobalFund investments are training 250 lab technicians across 12 Asia-Pacific countries – building skills to diagnose, detect & respond to emerging health threats faster & empowering them to train others in their countries.

https://t.co/S6tJeG4mtu

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

"This pattern holds my story. Shattered glass from breaking free of shame. Bitter pills, blooming flowers. Pain became purpose."

Ani survived drug-resistant tuberculosis after being diagnosed while pregnant. Today she's one of 65 million lives saved by @GlobalFund. We have what it takes to end TB. We cannot stop now.

@GFadvocates | @GFANAP

https://t.co/4aRO7qfuj4

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

The U.S. has every right to decide how to use its money but it could have terminated the USAID supported projects in countries with some kind of transition instead of making it sudden and abrupt and disruptive. An exit strategy mapped out over six months or a year, for example, would have given countries and programs a chance to find alternative funding.