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ollycann.bsky.social
Comms Director at Gavi. I look like the guy up there but with a less wrinkly neck. For now.
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"Knocking a hole in Gavi would not only undermine our security at home and result in millions of unnecessary childhood deaths and disablements. It would kick a great hole in the global economy - something that would impact every one of us" - Paul Nuki bit.ly/3FISAyP

“In a world of growing uncertainty, the European Union faces a critical choice: lead or follow” - @CharlesGoerens on how #EUPowersGlobalHealth theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/o… @gavi @GlobalFund

“hoping for the best is a self-defeating strategy unless it is accompanied by preparing for the worst” ⁦‪⁦‪@gavi‬⁩ CEO @SaniaNishtar‬⁩ on the need to break the cycle of panic and neglect www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

Powerful editorial in today’s @theguardian.com on why wouldn’t you continue to fund the success story that is global immunisation? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

How celebrity endorsements can shape public health url:https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/how-celebrity-endorsements-can-shape-public-health

“It’s very hard to control cholera when you’re in the middle of a war … That’s where vaccines can be most helpful” @gavi.org’s Allyson Russell on fighting back against the surge in cholera outbreaks www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

At least 242 million students in 85 countries had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events in 2024, including heatwaves, tropical cyclones, storms, floods, and droughts, exacerbating an existing learning crisis, according to new @unicef.org analysis www.unicef.org/press-releas...

Don’t know a lot about this field but looks interesting

Massive game changer: while vaccines are vital, so is good, effective diagnostics.

Last year was one of our most impactful years ever. We can go further in ‘25.

From record-breaking vaccine rollouts to life-saving emergency responses, 2024 year was a turning point for global immunisation. 💉✨ One big moment? The malaria vaccine began to roll out in 16 countries.

raîlay beach, #krabi. Feels timeless. Happy new year X

A new year dawns

A catchy tune and a powerful message: Nigeria’s “No More Zero Dose” song featuring superstar Ali Nuhu is getting families to dance—and to vaccination clinics. Explore the story behind the music: bit.ly/3D7dq9G

Ever wondered why walking around museums is weirdly tiring? At normal speed our legs act like pendulums, swinging forward from the hip & saving us a huge amount of energy. In "museum shuffle" our muscles must do ALL the work of constant readjustment. So cake in the cafe is scientifically justified 🥳

Car invasion!

A few more people added to the list. As always, reach out to me if you think I'm missing someone. Gracias!

The skull nebula Image credit:- NASA Hubble

Sierra Leone lost 7% of its health workers in one year from Ebola. As this piece by @katlay.bsky.social shows, the scars are still evident which makes it even more important it's never allowed to happen again www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Big welcome to @derricksimgavi.bsky.social - joining today!

Gavi now on Bluesky!

Love this

“From my point of view, Bluesky, in particular — a site that functions a lot like pre-Musk Twitter — quite suddenly has reached critical mass”https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/opinion/columnists/elon-musk-twitter-bluesky.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Joined this place today and all in all going well. 3 followers already (thanks guys 😊). Wish I hadn’t ticked sports as an interest as I’m getting a lot of American football and so far nothing on Fulham FC.

Excited to be joining this growing platform.