The Glial Initiative

[Muhammad Ali Pate @muhammadpate]

𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄���� 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇, 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈 𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐁𝐔, 𝐂𝐎𝐍

On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, (@Fmohnigeria), I warmly congratulate Your Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, (@SenRemiTinubu) First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on your 66th birthday.

Your Excellency, the support you have been giving the health sector has been consistent and practical. You flagged off the introduction of the HPV vaccine into Nigeria’s routine immunisation programme, helping to protect millions of girls against cervical cancer. You granted 1 billion Naira towards Cervical Cancer elimination. As Global and National Stop TB Champion @StopTB, you have taken the campaign beyond advocacy. From Nigeria to the Globe. Through the Renewed Hope Initiative, you committed ₦1 billion to the national TB response in 2024 and a further ₦1 billion in 2025, supporting molecular diagnostic equipment, greater public awareness and work to end stigma.

By flagging off the incentives under the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative, you have strengthened the national drive to ensure that no woman loses her life while giving birth and that every child has a healthy start. Your support for frontline health workers, including the provision of essential workwear for more than 60,000 personnel, has been widely appreciated by the health workers.

Beyond health, the Community Food Bank and Food Outreach programmes, together with assistance to older persons, widows, persons with disabilities, women farmers, young people and small businesses, have brought relief to families across the country. This work complements the social and human development priorities of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and helps the Renewed Hope Agenda reach Nigerians at the point of need.

Your Excellency, thank you for standing with the health sector and for the seriousness you bring to public service. Thanks for your empathy, compassion, and focus on the poor and vulnerable populations. We pray that Almighty God grants you good health, renewed strength, protection, and many more fruitful years beside Mr President (@officialABAT), in service to our country.

Happy 66th birthday, Your Excellency.

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[The Glial Initiative @GlialInitiative]

We are back.

After a pause, The Glial Initiative is returning with renewed energy, fresh conversations, and a lot more to share.

More awareness. More stories. More advocacy. More Impact.

Our purpose remains the same:

𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 • 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 • 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦

[The Glial Initiative @GlialInitiative]

@dana_fdn @IBROorg This is the beginning of a new chapter, and we’re excited to have you with us.

Stay tuned. We have a lot coming.

𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴:

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[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

The @tbicoalition are working towards a WHA resolution for TBI.

Learn about why TBI should be recognised as a notifiable and chronic condition in our @LancetGH paper --> read it here: https://t.co/lDNr2NN35J #TBICoalition #TBIResolution #NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Our second panel is starting, moderated by Maryam Mallick. Her opening statement reminds us that
“TBI exposes the weaknesses in our health systems”

We need to have coordinated efforts to tackle this global issue

#NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI #TBIResolution

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Our first Ministerial panel is chaired by @global_neuro’s co-chairs Profs @pja_hutch and @FigajiTony

#NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI #WHA79

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Prof Franco Servadei, neurosurgeon and @WFNS_WHO_LC chair, reads a message from Italy’s Ministry of Heath in support of a #TBIResolution for #NotifyTBI and #ChronicTBI #TBICoalition

#WHA79

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Prof Lem Dara, Secretary of State at Cambodia's Ministry of Health says

“TBI patients need improved care. Ministries of health, transport and more need to come together to prevent rod injury-related TBIs”

#TBICoalition #TBIResolution #NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI #WHA79

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Officials from @nhsrcofficial say: “our health systems face significant challenges, managing such large populations with great burden of disease coming from injuries.

The economic stress comes directly to families”

#TBICoalition #TBIResolution #NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI #WHA79

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Next up, Mandy Dickey - nurse practitioner with significant experience of TBI speaks about suffering her own TBI and what she learnt about being a patient. #TBICoalition #TBIResolution #NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Concluding the first Ministerial panel on #TBI, @pja_hutch and @FigajiTony remind us

✔️there is so much to discuss about TBI
✔️prevention and rehabilitation matters just as must as acute care
✔️there are many stakeholders, with different perspectives but a shared goal

#WHA79

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Representing @WHOEMRO, Annette Heinzelmann tells us:

“In our fragile region, finding solutions for the acute & chronic TBI burden is key. Our families are affected. We need to strengthen health systems to protect them”

#TBICoalition #TBIResolution #NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI #WHA79

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Hanan Al Kuwari, Ministry of Health of Qatar says:

“Choosing to join this #TBICoalition movement was a no brainer.

This resolution is definitely needed.

There is enough will around the table. We must take this forward.”

#TBIResolution #NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI #WHA79

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Next up for discussion is the timeline: how do we drive political will forward to pass the resolution at the next #WHA in 1 year?

“We need shared goals, collaboration, and continue to work with the ministers”

#TBICoalition #TBIResolution #NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI #WHA79

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Dr Hanan Al Kuwari from Qatar and @WHOEMRO representatives are unanimous:

“The goal to pass this #TBIResolution will be achieved. It is a priority in our region.”

#TBICoalition #NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI #WHA79

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Representatives from South Sudan remind us:

“This is a multisectoral issue, it is not just health issue.

We have limited surgical capacity. We need to address poor road conditions.”

#TBICoalition #TBIResolution #NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI #WHA79

[Global Coalition for TBI @TBICoalition]

Thank you to our very own @keepark and @TariqNeurosurg for concluding our last Ministerial Panel. Key take home:

✔️the political will is here. We now need to take action and focus on the deadlines!

#TBIResolution #TBICoalition #NotifyTBI #ChronicTBI