Dr. Roopa Dhatt

Every day our choices can change the world | Visionary | Innovator | Physician | Proud Mom

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

Crossing a milestone: 10 Years of #CollectiveAction @womeninGH .

Grateful to the thousands of women and allies that believed that doing things differently in #globalhealth was possible & joined the movement to challenge power & privilege.

#WGH10Years #WomeninGH

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

Sharing my journey on @OsmosisMed — as a doctor, a #globalhealth advocate & a mobilizer for achieving #genderequity in #health. Reflections included from co-founding @womeninGH - 10 years & the inspiration I get from the community of @YGLvoices

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[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

@ToyinSaraki @womeninGH Thank you for your long-standing support and more importantly the work you do to transform the lives of millions of girls and women around the world @ToyinSaraki

[Toyin Saraki @ToyinSaraki]

Today, I am pleased to recognise ten years of @WomenInGH, a decade that has redefined how leadership, inclusion, and accountability are understood and advanced across global health!

Since 2015, I have had the privilege of supporting and engaging with Dr @RoopaDhatt and the founding leadership of Women in Global Health in advancing the conviction that health equity is inseparable from gender equity in decision-making. What began as a movement to redress systemic imbalance has evolved into a global framework for advocacy, linking over fifty national chapters, policy networks, and academic institutions to ensure that the women who deliver health also direct it.

Through my @WellbeingAfrica Foundation, and in alignment with Women in Global Health Nigeria @WGHNigeria, I have seen firsthand how gender-responsive governance enhances the delivery, financing, and accountability of care. Established in 2020 and hosted by @PathfinderInt Nigeria Country Office, the #WGH Nigerian chapter aligns global principles with national priorities, strengthening inclusive leadership pathways, linking professional sectors, and contributing data-driven insight to the movement for Universal Health Coverage #UHC.

I commend Dr Roopa Dhatt, the global and national leadership teams, and every advocate whose dedication has shaped this first decade. I look forward to continuing our shared efforts in the years ahead to expand opportunity, strengthen inclusion, and uphold integrity across global health leadership.

#WGHat10 
#WGHNigeria 
#WomenInGlobalHealth
#MaternalMonday
#WellbeingForAll

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

It is the fierce leadership of Margaret Odera, a #communityhealthworker from #Kenya a #HeroinesofHealth #Goalkeepers that give me #hope that we will be resilient in #globalhealth , paving a way for new leadership, recognizing women at the frontline are leaders.

#UNGA80 #proCHWs

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

Highlight of #GlobalHealth in this decade are the achievements of @join_chic in transforming norms & practices to professionalize #CHWs #CommunityHealthWorkers (majority are #women), providing care to Billions.

In crisis, laser focus is needed.

COMMIT to #proCHIC #UNGA80

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

We are reminded by Margaret Odera that the recognition and rights of #CommunityHealthWorkers are hard fought & linked to results.

#proCHWs is #DecentWork for #healthworker who are providing life saving care.

It’s a smart investment. #UNGA80
#HeroinesofHealth #Goalkeepers

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

@DrTsion @MwaleFlata @wgh_zambia @f_shafique @W4HNigeria @nighealthwatch @Amref_Worldwide @MrsMaswime @WGHSouthAfrica @WGHCameroon @AfricaCDC @ghn_news @StanfordCIGH @GHS Highlights #ColumbiaAfricaConference @Columbia

#Africa first paradigm shift is already here in #globalhealth

African #PublicHealth leaders have a vision, a new order @AfricaCDC @AfricanUnionUN

African women are leaders.

#proCHWs (majority women) are providing health

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

Kicking off #UNGA80 making connections between business and health for #Africa @Columbia @ColumbiaAfriCon @Columbia_Biz .

Joining my #African sisters with an #Africa first perspective on #globalhealth #ColumbiaAfricaConference

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

Reshaping #GlobalHealth with an #Africa First perspective.

Tune in and check out perspectives from leading women and (men) from the continent and those supporting the vision.

@DrTsion @MwaleFlata @wgh_zambia
@f_shafique

#ColumbiaAfricaConference
#UNGA80

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

Big milestone, bigger vision.
ProCHW policies are now in 50 countries—fueling a global movement to make professional CHWs the norm.
Our goal: 95 LMICs adopting best practices.
📣 Follow #UNGA80 to see this vision become reality.
#Vision2030 #HealthEquity #ProCHWs #PoweringPrimaryHealth #Hope4CHWs

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

@ghn_news @GHS @PHIGlobalHealth @ScienceUnga @ECHAlliance @DrTsion @ToyinSaraki @Womens_Forum @womensfunding @ICRW When the going gets tough, who is going to ensure #women do not backslide on their health? & have gains in #WomensHealth

Join @ScienceUnga @SWHR @UN_Women @ECHAlliance

#WomenHealthWorkers #ProCHWs #Healthworkforce #womeninmedicine #WomeninAI #WomeninGH #GlobalHealth #UNGA80

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

🌍Excited to speak at @ECHAlliance Global Health Connector Programme at @ScienceUnga on 22nd Sept
on advancing #womenshealth research, education & policies.
Join us! Register: https://t.co/wfqG3xJis9
#UNGA80 #globalhealth

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

I will be speaking on transforming #WomensHealth through the #healthworkforce .

Women make up 70% of the health & care workforce, they know best the solutions that girls and women need.
Support them in leadership & innovation.

#UNGA80 #GlobalHealth

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

@QbugondoScovia Thank you Scovia. I am grateful our paths crossed and will cross again.

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

Some world wonders never get old. The #GreatWall of #China . 25 year old me and 40 year old me, as excited! 😜

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

Industries are adapting quickly to the challenges that the 21st century pose. I’m looking forward to discovering real time innovation and entrepreneurship at #AMNC25 @wef with @YGLvoices in #China #Tianjin . Tune in virtually ⬇️

[World Economic Forum @wef]

The @wef's Annual Meeting of the New Champions will take place 24-26 June 2025.
Find out more about #AMNC25 here: https://t.co/b9Ik7cRkqt

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

@womeninGH @krisronsin @caityjackson @desiree_l @annvkeeling @machowdh @minimurthy1234 @LaniceChaynea @wgh_zambia @WGHSouthAfrica @WGHPhilippines @sapa999 @TanaWuliji @IrisMwanza Most memorable are the #HeroinesofHealth @womeninGH .

These stories & call to action moved the hearts & minds of many #globalhealth leaders to be #GenderTransformativeLeaders and do more to advance #womensrights #genderequity in #health #locally & #globally ! 🙏 #WGH10years

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

Crossing a milestone: 10 Years of #CollectiveAction @womeninGH .

Grateful to the thousands of women and allies that believed that doing things differently in #globalhealth was possible & joined the movement to challenge power & privilege.

#WGH10Years #WomeninGH

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

@womeninGH @krisronsin @caityjackson @desiree_l @annvkeeling @machowdh @minimurthy1234 @LaniceChaynea @wgh_zambia @WGHSouthAfrica @WGHPhilippines @sapa999 @TanaWuliji @IrisMwanza Landmark reports and global campaigns — made the case for a #GenderEqual #healthworkforce in #globalhealth !

We must be incredibly proud of changing the narrative, such that women are viewed and values as leaders in #health !

#WGH10years

[Dr. Roopa Dhatt @RoopaDhatt]

What is our latest take @womeninGH on advancing women in #globalhealth :

Politics matter!

#Merit alone will not break glass ceilings. #women candidates need support from male & female allies to generate the political capital required to secure appointments.

#SheShapes