John Macauley

UNDP Health and Development and Knowledge Specialist. Passionate about public health issues.

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

MYTH: Tobacco taxes hurt economies.
REALITY: Higher tobacco taxes reduce consumption, save lives and raise domestic revenue.

They are among the strongest policy tools for health, equity and sustainable financing.

https://t.co/BFB0Uqt9cl

#TobaccoExposed #WorldNoTobaccoDay

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

This #IDAHOBIT2026, action matters.

@UNDP, together with partners, focuses on strengthening data and evidence, supporting community-led initiatives, and promoting policies grounded in human rights.

https://t.co/3ZgZJAOj28

[UN Development @UNDP]

“The mosquito nets are a lifeline” - Diogène Ntirampeba, Burundi.

Bed nets prevent malaria, a potentially fatal disease.

On #WorldMalariaDay, see how we delivered millions of nets using digital technology with Burundi's government and @GlobalFund. https://t.co/S4QzfqDygn

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

Science and technology—combined with country, community & cross-sector partnerships—can accelerate efforts to #EndMalaria globally.

Learn how we work with governments in Burundi and Guinea-Bissau & @GlobalFund to achieve #HealthForAll on #WorldMalariaDay: https://t.co/mrGImOiv6e

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

Once-deadly diseases like #schistosomiasis are being defeated through innovative partnerships, like one between Japan & Tanzania to roll out a new child-friendly treatment option. @Mandeep_Dh & @GHITFund’s @SamKunii outline what made them successful: https://t.co/oVwtEIh3LC

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

The funding crisis is disrupting HIV prevention & community-led services, particularly for those most at risk.

Yet, the UNAIDS #WorldAIDSDay 2025 Report shows that resilience, smart investment, innovation, & solidarity can still put us back on track.

🔗 https://t.co/guQAXthCFh

[UN Development @UNDP]

What is climate change adaptation?
Why is it so urgent?
What are the challenges and solutions?

As #COP30 gets underway, learn the answers to these and more in @UNDPplanet's back-to-basics explainer: https://t.co/5ceGjqSCRL

[Marcos Athias Neto @marcosathias]

Communities & local health workers in crisis face layers of fragility - beyond food insecurity, exclusion & conflict.

At the #HLPF @UNDP event, 'Restoring Health, Rebuilding Futures', we called for localized 🎯responses & partnerships to support those on the frontlines.
#SDG17

[UNDP India @UNDP_India]

🇮🇳 is harnessing digital innovation and community-driven action to achieve universal immunization!

In @the_hindu, @UNDP_India’s @angelalusigi shares how #eVIN, #UWIN, & #COPD are bridging the last-mile vaccine gap🔗 https://t.co/1HbEswIa6k

UNDP is proud to support @MoHFW_INDIA, @Gavi, @UNDPHIVHealth & @UNinIndia for a safer, healthier tomorrow💙

#WorldImmunizationWeek

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

“The last malaria attack hit me hard. I couldn’t even walk.” - Samsol, gold miner, Indonesia

As malaria threatens forest livelihoods, @UNDP, @GlobalFund and partners are scaling systems to track, test and treat the disease.

See our #EndMalaria efforts ➡️ https://t.co/RuOrnbaySU

[UN Development @UNDP]

To #EndMalaria, early detection and rapid response are essential.

In Indonesia, a digital system is helping monitor cases and swiftly deploy treatment supplies to those in need.

Learn more this #WorldMalariaDay: https://t.co/gyqzrKWNZr

[UNDP India @UNDP_India]

💙 This #WorldHealthDay, we celebrate the power of #DigitalHealth to protect pregnant women & children!

Led by @MoHFW_INDIA, supported by @GAVI & @UNDP_India, #UWIN is making immunization smarter & more accessible:

💻 Digital vaccine records for health workers
📲 Easy appointment bookings — anytime, anywhere
💬 Timely reminders for parents

#UWIN is helping ensure no one misses a life-saving dose! #Immunisation is key for healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.

@UNDP @UNDPHIVHealth @UNDPasiapac @UNinIndia

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

The climate crisis is a health crisis.

In the thread below - the facts paint a harsh, statistical reality.

👉  The good news? Solutions exist.

Find out more in our explainer: https://t.co/X8xl3T6lgY

#WorldHealthDay | #HealthForAll

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

Crises erode access to care, jeopardizing women’s health and well-being with lasting consequences.

For #WorldHealthDay, @Mandeep_Dh explains how we can fortify women's health during conflicts, disease outbreaks, climate disasters & discrimination.

https://t.co/3qIAt3dBb8

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

🚀 Just launched!

Investing in health pays off - for people, economies & the planet.

Explore our new site to see how countries are turning investment cases for health into action @SDGintegration.

🔗 https://t.co/cRIJSyc7Q1

[UN Development @UNDP]

Every minute, one person dies of AIDS. This isn’t the rights path.

On #WorldAIDSDay2024, @ASteiner calls for urgency, ambition and investment to #endAIDS by 2030. It’s time to act and leave no one behind.

Read his full statement: https://t.co/zegtFK6wUu

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

#HIV, health and the 2030 Agenda - this is what makes us at @UNDP hopeful.

➡️ Repost and share what makes you hopeful for the future

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

Over the past decade, the Africa Regional Judges’ Forum has been instrumental in creating enabling legal environments that advance the rights of marginalized populations in the context of HIV, health and inclusion – including #LGBTQI+ people and key populations.

[UNDP HIV and Health @UNDPHIVHealth]

The climate crisis is a health crisis.

@UNDP partners with countries, communities, @GlobalFund and @gavi to build resilient health systems, manage healthcare waste and adopt renewable energy and digital solutions to protect people and the planet.

https://t.co/iax3p7MQin

[Mandeep Dhaliwal @Mandeep_Dh]

From a @PEPFAR @UNAIDS dialogue on public health, rights & decrim to a @UNDP symposium of key pops & allies (lawyers, judges, ministers and govt)… time to scale local action & allyship for evidence & rights based laws @USAmbGHSD @MamadiYilla