Sofiat Akinola

Global Public Health, Policy Practitioner & Advocate! Views here: My own unless noted. #TealTalk #CervicalCancer #Diagnostics #UHC #LabSystemsStrengthening

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

New Policy Report from #IPVS2025 on scaling cervical cancer screening programs. Key actions for turning commitments into real-world impact.
Read more: https://t.co/oxXBrW4GoB
#CervicalCancer #CervicalCancerElimination #ScalingWhatWorks #EndCervicalCancer

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

Check out my latest article: From Hair Salons to Policy Tables: The Road to Cervical Cancer Elimination https://t.co/YrnsmkvH9u via @LinkedIn

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

#UHC #screening #diagnostic #access #quality #prevention

[POLITICO Studio @POLITICOStudio]

Universal Health Coverage is an investment, not a cost. Timely detection and screening can help prevent or eliminate diseases, and ultimately contribute to sustainable healthcare systems and global health equity, says @Roche #valueofdiagnostics #UHC2030 #UNGA78

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

Did you know that women in #Asia are diagnosed with breast and cervical cancer at a disproportionately higher rate than the global average? Register and join us on Tuesday Aug 22 https://t.co/uALAax3K5C to discuss the latest insights.

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

HPV self-sampling/self-collection has the opportunity to improve access to and uptake of #cervicalcancerscreening. The goal is to enable access to screening for timely pre-cancer detection and prevent progression to #cervicalcancer. #accessibility #empowered #healthoutcomes #UHC

[United Nations @UN]

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancer among women globally.

But it can be cured if diagnosed at an early stage and treated promptly.

HPV self-sampling improves screening for this disease.

More from @WHO: https://t.co/Sq9ROH8uRG

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

Minister @lia_tadesse said it well, we need financing - governments need to increase investments and explore innovative financing to improve local resources and financing.

[The GFF @theGFF]

#LivesInTheBalance Opening Event Dialogue on Solutions: @MercyJuma_ asks @lia_tadesse, Minister of Health for Ethiopia and co-chair of @theGFF Investors Group, how gov't delivers #MNCH #nutrition & #SRHR services in times of conflict and crisis (war, drought, pandemics)? @PMNCH

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

Always a pleasure to hear @daktari1 speak, and you will be sure to be inspired -- Real life is shown in equitable budgets; we need policies, service delivery, and financing that are responsive to the need of the communities. #PartnersForChange

[PMNCH @PMNCH]

.@daktari1 @Amref_Health #LivesInTheBalance #WHA76: "We must talk about walking together, actionable commitments, and involving legislative agenda"

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

Health is a key driver of development and we have a maternal health crises across the globe!

[PMNCH @PMNCH]

.@SecBecerra @HHSGov #WHA76 #LivesInTheBalance: We have a maternal health crisis across the globe. There are strong headwinds trying to restrict rights & dignity. It affects everyone, who we love, how we form a family. The US commitment & intl $ for #SRHR remains in place.

[PMNCH @PMNCH]

.@SecBecerra @HHSGov #WHA76 #LivesInTheBalance: We have a maternal health crisis across the globe. There are strong headwinds trying to restrict rights & dignity. It affects everyone, who we love, how we form a family. The US commitment & intl $ for #SRHR remains in place.

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

Cervical cancer is preventable & treatable. While we have the tools to eliminate it, not everyone has access. Sign the Global Declaration to Eliminate #CervicalCancer now & join us in calling for urgent action to make elimination a global priority! https://t.co/lifrYsWuXm #HPV

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

Diagnostics influences up to 70% of clinical decisions and yet 47% of the global population have little to no access to diagnostics. @LanceLittle, discusses the impact of this resolution in the world of healthcare. Read more about it here. https://t.co/dcbrNqAdew

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

The #WHO resolution “Strengthening diagnostic capacity” presents a unique opportunity to focus on four key aspects impacting health systems. Read more here ➡ #WorldHealthAssembly. https://t.co/uhdK84A2KV

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

We have more to do in increasing awareness and knowledge of #HPV . #KNOWLEDGE and #Awareness are prerequisites for #prevention.

[GIAHC @GIAHC]

A study by @NCIHINTS, found that fewer Americans are aware of the link between #HPV & #cancer than almost a decade ago: https://t.co/zAPy7fmA3L

@MoffittNews @CDCgov

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

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[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Character counts! 🧡

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

No #PPR without #UHC

[Helen Clark @HelenClarkNZ]

Important thread on why High-Level Meetings at UN General Assembly this year on #pandemic preparedness & response & on #UHC are both important. #UHC is essential for effective #PPR, but insufficient on its own. #PPR meeting outcome should be ambitious beyond health sector.

[IamCervivor @IamCervivor]

Today Nanette would have turned 59 years old. She was a special part of the #Cervivor community. She fought so that lives would be changed not only for her family but people around the world. She shared her story so no one was left behind in this journey to #endcervicalcancer.

[Sofiat Akinola @sofiatakinola]

Working together to eliminate #cervicalcancer #IPVS #IPVC2023 @Roche @Merck @BCIU @IPVSociety @IamCervivor

[IPVS - International Papillomavirus Society @IPVSociety]

📢 Global Policy Dialogue in Washington DC during #IPVC2023 emphasized call to action to eliminate cervical cancer.
Read the press release 👉 https://t.co/MH7OQNjkAV
#HPV #cervicalcancer

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How can we increase the focus on women’s health in Africa?

FutureProofing Healthcare panel member Mah-Sere Keita says that promoting career development for women inside and outside the health sector is vital.

Read more here:

#WomenHealth #Healthcare https://t.co/O2EeJnq9uL