Sumaiyah Docrat PhD

Health Economist | Health Systems Specialist
Policy & Strategic Engagement lead @AfricaCDC Health Economics and Financing Programme

[Sumaiyah Docrat PhD @SumaiyahD]

Join us tomorrow! #AfricaCDC Health Economics & Financing Programme #cphia2023 Official Side Event on Mobilizing #Innovation for #HealthSystemsResilience in #Africa: Championing #SustainableFinancing for Enhanced #HealthSecurity @JeanKaseya2 @just_nonvignon

[Dr Jean Kaseya @Dr_JeanKaseya]

The #CPHIA2023 theme on Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the Global Health Architecture, stands as a compelling call to action to advocate for policy change, share knowledge, and empower African changemakers. #NewPublicHealthOrder

[Sumaiyah Docrat PhD @SumaiyahD]

From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free 🕊️

[Sūlis @GeordanShannon]

Over 3000 global health professionals have signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

This image summarises the responses of those who signed so far.

As the situation becomes increasingly desperate, please consider adding your voice here: https://t.co/CUa08R7Es3

[Justice Nonvignon @just_nonvignon]

The Health Economics, Policy and Systems (HEPS) Hubs at @UnivofGh and Univ of #Rwanda SPH are a platform to enhance interactns with Ministries of Health of both countries, promoting evidence-informed policymaking. Hubs intend to mobilize country capacity to support cntry policies

[Sumaiyah Docrat PhD @SumaiyahD]

"An opportunity for Africa’s voice to be heard and acted upon" a new era for African excellence ever more tangible. Proud to #learn #grow under the stewardship of @just_nonvignon witnessing #trusted #partnerships in action @CGDev @peterbaker17 #NewPublicHealthOrder @JeanKaseya2

[Pete Baker @peterbaker17]

The @_AfricanUnion has joined the #G20. In this @CGDev blog with @JeanKaseya2 @just_nonvignon, Boima, @AfricaCDC, @JavierHGuzmanC, we look at opportunities it presents to improve health financing & give Africa a greater voice on global health reforms.

https://t.co/k7dBpdMd0i

[Kalipso Chalkidou @kchalkidou]

Progress has stalled or reversed for more than a 1/3 of SDGs and is slow on nearly half; only 15% remain on track. More people live in extreme poverty than before the pandemic, and the goal of gender equality will take nearly 300 years to realize at current pace. https://t.co/ttI63lKm3Y

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

A year ago, Mahsa Amini died after being arrested and tortured for allegedly breaking Iran’s mandatory hijab law. Mass protests ensued.

@richardhorton1 writes about events since, doctors implicated in human rights abuses, and the intersection of health and women’s rights. /2

[𝔻𝕣. 𝔸𝕙𝕞𝕖𝕕 𝕆𝕘𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝 - DFAPH @laktarr001]

Let’s all be watchers and keepers. Our sisters and brothers need us. As we too need them to watch over us.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay2023
#NewPublicHealthOrder
@AfricaCDC
@_AfricanUnion

[Sumaiyah Docrat PhD @SumaiyahD]

"If rich countries shed their perceptions that low-income countries remain mere recipients of their charity, they would find strong allies with the expertise to help take on some of the most persistent health and climate challenges." Worth a read...⬇️

[Mark Suzman @MSuzman]

Whether it is vaccine delivery or climate financing, the global North & South have experienced different paths – widening their divide. Repairing that rift is key to overcoming our shared global challenges. I explain more in my @ForeignAffairs piece: https://t.co/oCpIsVh6dC

[Center for Global Development @CGDev]

Are COVID-19 oral antivirals (COAVs) a cost-effective option in #Africa? 💊

@tomldrake, @peterbaker17, & @JavierHGuzmanC review a recent policy brief from @AfricaCDC on the role COAVs play in the wider COVID-19 response efforts in Africa 🌍⬇
https://t.co/4BtVKAnYGI

[Sumaiyah Docrat PhD @SumaiyahD]

🗨️Good quality decision making on strategic procurement for health is vital💡Insights from collaborators @CGDev @peterbaker17 @tomldrake @JavierHGuzmanC latest blog➡️https://t.co/hM89jFdNZa

[Sumaiyah Docrat PhD @SumaiyahD]

📢 Latest @AfricaCDC Health Economics and Financing Programme #PolicyBrief examines the cost-effectiveness of #COVID19 oral antivirals in African countries. The results? Not so straightforward.
Find out more➡️https://t.co/CdT3668oDk #NewPublicHealthOrder #AfricaResponds

[Sumaiyah Docrat PhD @SumaiyahD]

@gsibekoct A genuine leader. Always inspired by what you do and greatful for the time you make to share your experience! Hope to connect again soon @gsibekoct

[KEMRI-Wellcome @KEMRI_Wellcome]

Training opportunity!

Are you interested in gaining practical experience in Health Economics?

Be on the lookout for monthly training sessions by the Africa Health Economics Study Group (AfHESG) starting 30th June 2023. 1/3

[Sumaiyah Docrat PhD @SumaiyahD]

Your support @just_nonvignon & the opportunity to spend time with @MierafTolla Elias and Ewot in person last week has reignited the passion I have in what we do! Excited to reconnect soon in Nairobi and make strides in the @AfricaCDC Health Economics Programme!

[Justice Nonvignon @just_nonvignon]

@AfricaCDC @MierafTolla @SumaiyahD @Elias I'm blessed to work with an amazing Team of smart people who make things happen (Mieraf, Elias, Sumaiyah, and our great Admin Ewot)

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

The Chief Economists of Government (CEoG) initiative is a peer network of more than 40 Chief Economic Advisors to heads of the executive throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The goal of the network is to promote knowledge-based policymaking in the region by facilitating ... 1/3

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

@AfricaCDC, the Health Economics Programme (HEP) has a mission of strengthening @AfricaCDC & Member States’ capacity of generating and utilizing health economics evidence to improve public health decision-making and practice.  3/3

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

... to give insights into the case for investing in public health for economic development.
@laktarr001 noted that in the African continent, there’s regularity of disease outbreaks which requires consistent investments including; financial, human resource and infrastructure. 2/4

[Sumaiyah Docrat PhD @SumaiyahD]

Such an honour to share this space.

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

How can investments in public health build economic resilience for economic development? This morning, at the World Bank’s Chief Economists of Government (CEoG) Initiative in Pretoria, South Africa, @laktarr001, Ag. Deputy DG, @AfricaCDC joined a panel discussion ... 1/4