Naveen Thacker

Executive Director International Pediatric Association (@IPAWorldorg) #Pediatrician #Rotarian

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@UNICEFIndia @BillGates @Rotary @EndPolioNow @GHS @MoHFW_GUJARAT @MoHFW_INDIA

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The fight against #polio is not over. I remain committed to dedicating my time & efforts until polio is eradicated globally.
#WorldPolioDay #EndPolioNow #PolioEradication #WorldPolioDay2026 #October24th #endpolio #PolioFreeWorld #ProtectEveryChild #GlobalHealth

@WHO @WHO_Polio

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Every year, my visit to #Vellore feels like a pilgrimage! A wonderful experience teaching at #INDVAC2026 at @OffCMCVellore
A special visit to my mentor & living legend, Dr. T. Jacob John, & his wife. Even at 90+, his passion for #PolioEradication continues to inspire me!

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Flu shots: Missed a dose? No need to restart
Happy to share my insights with The @NewIndianXpress on importance of timely #vaccination & why #parents need not worry on restarting.
Here's what every parent should know
https://t.co/MarSWmQT5l
#ChildhoodVaccination #immunization

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New Publication Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
I’m pleased to share our latest publication, “Highlighting Gaps in Paediatric Antifungal Drugs: A Qualitative Synthesis of Current Data from the @IPAWorldorg AMR Working Group.”
Read here: https://t.co/ZsfyMffgwu

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Honoured to participate in the National Convening on Advancing Hemophilia Care in India, New Delhi, 8 October 2026.
An important platform for experts, policymakers, and patient representatives to collaborate and advance hemophilia care in India.

#HemophiliaCare #HealthForAll

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@WHO_Polio @WHO Great Choice . Congratulations Chris

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At the @AAPexperience #AAP2026 in San Diego (2–6 October), Dr. Carlos Alonso-Rivera and I had the pleasure of attending the AAP Board of Directors Meeting and meeting with international delegates.
Thank you, @AmerAcadPeds for hosting us and for the warm welcome

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Remembering the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his birth anniversary. May we continue to be the change we wish to see in the world. Happy Gandhi Jayanti
#GandhiJayanti #fatherofthenation #MahatmaGandhi #GandhiJayanti2026 #IndianLeaders

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The moment it was announced-Goalkeepers Champion 2025.

A moment I will always cherish. #Goalkeepers2030

@gatesfoundation @GatesIndia @BillGates @MSuzman

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Almost the same showtime as last year. Still the same energy & same commitment. Grateful to be recognised as #GoalkeepersChampion2025 by the @gatesfoundation
My work for every child continues, because I can't stop at almost. Almost is not enough #Goalkeepers2030

@BillGates

[Ministry of Health @MoHFW_INDIA]

At the PMNCH Accountability Breakfast on the sidelines of #UNGA81 in New York, Union Health Secretary Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted how accountability is an inbuilt feature of India’s health system.

She outlined how the National Health Mission (NHM) supports States with financial and technical assistance for women, children and adolescent health, with priorities discussed through Programme Implementation Plans and placed in the public domain, promoting transparency and accountability.

She highlighted outcome-based incentives for States to encourage healthy competition and better health outcomes, along with digital systems ensuring funds reach intended beneficiaries.

She further underlined the role of Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) gap assessments in identifying infrastructure and service-delivery gaps, while National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) enable health facilities to systematically address these gaps and improve quality of care.

She also highlighted equity under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, one of the world’s largest health assurance schemes, with women accounting for nearly half of its beneficiaries.

#PMNCH #HealthForAll #UNGA81

[EndPolioNow @EndPolioNow]

Reaching every child to #EndPolio means thinking outside the box. Somalia is testing a new way to reach children missed by polio immunization campaigns.

Learn how this pilot program reached 122,000+ children under the age of 5 👉 https://t.co/AwkLNslz2A

[CAPED India @Caped_India]

We’ve successfully wrapped up two impactful days of The National Dialogue Series:-

📍 15th Sept 2026 — National Dialogue on Building Consensus for HPV DNA Screening & Cervical Cancer Elimination in India
📍 16 Sept 2026 — Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable: Accelerating Progress Towards #CervicalCancerMuktBharat

Over these two days, we had participation from key stakeholders across the ecosystem, including #MoHFW, @NHSRCINDIA , State Govt Representatives from Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Delhi, Uttarakhand , #NCIAIIMS, @icmr_nicpr, Medical Societies & public health experts, researchers, CSOs, technology partners & global health institutions.

Each brought a different perspective to the table, like policy and programmes, technical expertise, research and evidence, state-level implementation, clinical care, technology, and public health.

As a collective step forward, we also signed a #CalltoAction, reaffirming our commitment to stronger collaboration, evidence-based approaches, better implementation & sustained action towards #HPVDNAscreening & Cervical Cancer Elimination in India 

Heartfelt thank you to all our partners, speakers, collaborators, and supporters who contributed their time, insights, and continued support in making these conversations meaningful. Here’s to turning dialogue into action. 🤝
@BhatlaDr , @drshalini_icmr @LovingVaccines , @sanjay_dhir2002
@dr_showket , @naveenthacker @RATH_GK @karkinoshealth @sabinvaccine

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@narendramodi @AmitShah @sanghaviharsh @mansukhmandviya @Nimaben_BJP @JPNadda @MoHFW_GUJARAT @MoHFW_INDIA @BillGates @MSuzman @ChrisJElias @kutchmitra @sandeshnews @Divya_Bhaskar @HindustanTimes @timesofindia

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Almost is not enough!
A year ago, this video was viewed by 195K people. Grateful for the recognition as a #GoalkeepersChampion2025 and even more committed to doing more, because almost is not enough.
#Goalkeepers2030
https://t.co/w20Ey2ERCQ
@gatesfoundation @GatesIndia

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India faces a double burden of #malnutrition undernutrition & micronutrient deficiencies alongside rising overweight & obesity. Increasing adiposity drivers #NCD, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease & hypertension. This #PoshanMaah2026, promote dietary diversity.

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Nostalgic Moments from #Goalkeepers2025. One year ago, a truly special moment, I was awarded as a #GoalkeepersChampion 2025 by @gatesfoundation , alongside inspiring Champions from across the globe.

#goalkeepers2030 @BillGates @MSuzman @XtalBirungi @ToniGarrn @johngreen

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Happy to be part of Multistakeholder Roundtable on “Accelerating Progress Towards #CervicalCancer Mukt Bharat” today in Delhi. moderated a session on the Role of Elected Policymakers & spoke on Global Progress in #CervicalCancerElimination & the 90–70–90 Strategy. @Caped_India

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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 🙏
#ganpatibappamorya #BlessingsOfGanesha #DivineBlessings #vinayakachaturthi #ganeshutsav