Wilma Stassen

Health writer, science communicator and wannabe runner.

[SU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences @SUhealthsci]

"No one is safe unless everyone is safe."
This is one of the powerful messages shared at today's @StellenboschUni FMHS vaccination rally.
Share our appeal for solidarity by sharing your pics and messages using the #fmhsvaccinesolidarity hashtag.
Read more: https://t.co/Io9CcqujLc

[SU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences @SUhealthsci]

We would like to express our gratitude to staff, students, volunteers & everyone else working selflessly during the #COVID19 pandemic. Thank you for what you're doing for SA! https://t.co/pcc3SzvbPZ
(Note: Strict infection-control measures were followed during the photo shoot.)

[Wilma Stassen @Lawim]

Blown away by the amazing #scicomm presentations in #FameLabSA Stellenbosch University heat

[Bill Gates @BillGates]

Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds. Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them. The world needs @WHO now more than ever.

[Wilma Stassen @Lawim]

The best science long reads of 2019 - BBC News https://t.co/lu1xWjWPjZ

[Marina Joubert @marinajoubert]

@Tossgas interviews institutional communicators @StellenboschUni - @rjvanderberg @engelbriewe @WiidaB @AlecBasson @Lawim – Stellies researchers, these are great starting points for getting your #scicomm story out.

[Wilma Stassen @Lawim]

You’re never too old to learn #ScienceCommunication Masterclass @StellenboschUni

[Marina Joubert @marinajoubert]

We're talking #scicomm @StellenboschUni today and tomorrow in a masterclass for 40+ researchers presented by @JenniMet and @tossgas - group pic at teatime.

[Wilma Stassen @Lawim]

No single individual, discipline, sector or ministry can prevent and solve complex health problems - Dr Nyamusore Jose, Rwanda Biomedical Centre #HealthinAfrica @CSEINDIA @MeshaKenya

[Wilma Stassen @Lawim]

African and Indian health journalists discussing the challenges of reporting on healthcare in their respective countries #HealthinAfrica @MeshaKenya @CSEINDIA

[Wilma Stassen @Lawim]

So called “commercial determinants of health” (tobacco, harmful use of alcohol & junk food) are driving #NCD epidemic- Dr Sam Oti, Int Development Research Centre #HealthinAfrica @CSEINDIA @MeshaKenya

[Wilma Stassen @Lawim]

Worldwide a billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases, responsible for a lot of suffering & death- Dr Olawale Salami, Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative #HealthinAfrica @MeshaKenia ⁦@CSEINDIA⁩

[Wilma Stassen @Lawim]

Honoured to contribute to #DowntoEarth & excited about health reporting conference with @MeshaKenya & @CSEINDIA

[Wilma Stassen @Lawim]

‘Africa & India have a lot of common problems. We can learn from each other & share experiences and skills,’ Vibha Varshney @CSEINDIA #HealthinAfrica #SDG3

[Bhekisisa @Bhekisisa_MG]

The HIV prevention pill isn't meant to be taken for life, but rather during periods of risk. Find out more: https://t.co/Fe3yq8pd1C

[Geordie Pilkington @psychotalker]

The ups and downs of community healthcare https://t.co/5h6dnOCcfV

[SA NCDs Alliance @ncd_sa]

PRESS CONFERENCE INVITATION - Big Tobacco, Tiny Targets: How tobacco companies are targeting children in Africa - https://t.co/VEPP3jHQjc