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madhupai.bsky.social
Inaugural Chair, Department of Global & Public Health, McGill University. Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology & Global Health Tweets: own views. He/him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhukar_Pai
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Global pandemic treaty finalized, without U.S., in ‘a victory for multilateralism’ www.science.org/content/arti...

Members of the World Health Organization have reached an agreement to prepare the world for future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations www.reuters.com/business/hea...

I'm writing a retirement message for a mentor and remembered this wonderful quote from an article by Dr Suzanne Koven: "a true mentor is someone who has more imagination about you than you have about yourself"

Members of the World Health Organization have reached an agreement to prepare the world for future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations www.reuters.com/business/hea...

I truly hope a Pandemic Agreement will get approved at WHA www.who.int/news/item/16...

I'm writing a retirement message for a mentor and remembered this wonderful quote from an article by Dr Suzanne Koven: "a true mentor is someone who has more imagination about you than you have about yourself"

The stethoscope was invited 200 yrs ago After decades of stagnation, it has evolved! Digital stethoscopes which use AI to identify normal vs abnormal heart, lung sounds, etc. A simple, low-cost, non-invasive way of screening for TB, asthma, murmurs, pneumonia, fetal distress? We need research!

Hey everyone— @healthsciences.mcgill.ca is thinking of ditching X Their Bluesky account is still empty, but if we can rally some followers, it might help them make the switch. Give them a boost? Thank you!!🙏

Global Health Law: A Primer for Health Students, Practitioners, & Professionals June 2-6, 2025 www.mcgill.ca/summerinstit...

“End times fascism is a darkly festive fatalism – a final refuge for those who find it easier to celebrate destruction than imagine living without supremacy” www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Global Health Law: A Primer for Health Students, Practitioners, & Professionals June 2-6, 2025 www.mcgill.ca/summerinstit...

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Can a simple blood test predict dementia years before symptoms appear? 🩸🧠 A team of McGill researchers found promising results in patients with a sleep disorder linked to high dementia risk. Read more: mcgill.ca/x/iUV

A new McGill-led study finds COVID-19 boosters help avoid breakthrough infections in immunocompromised people. 🦠 Read more: mcgill.ca/x/iSu

Registrations will close soon for our 2nd edition of the Reimagining Global Health course! Do check out the agenda & reading list, and register soon, if you are keen!! www.mcgill.ca/summerinstit...

Last week, the global health ethics&equity class wrapped up w/ compelling student prezs on addressing funding crisis and a wholesome convo w/ students on pathways forward in #globalhealth! Grateful to @isabelmunoz.bsky.social for being an amazing TA! 🙏 @madhupai.bsky.social for all his support!

Hey everyone— @healthsciences.mcgill.ca is thinking of ditching X Their Bluesky account is still empty, but if we can rally some followers, it might help them make the switch. Give them a boost? Thank you!!🙏

Registrations will close soon for our 2nd edition of the Reimagining Global Health course! Do check out the agenda & reading list, and register soon, if you are keen!! www.mcgill.ca/summerinstit...

The stethoscope was invited 200 yrs ago After decades of stagnation, it has evolved! Digital stethoscopes which use AI to identify normal vs abnormal heart, lung sounds, etc. A simple, low-cost, non-invasive way of screening for TB, asthma, murmurs, pneumonia, fetal distress? We need research!

"The refusal or inability of global health to consider the wider picture of international economic & political inequalities suggests that most of its practitioners are content to remain as saviors..." @jessebump.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

"Evidence shows that science and scientists remain highly trusted. But genuine scientific voices are not shouting loud enough over the noise to hold sway" Heidi Larson & David Bersoff www.nature.com/articles/d41...

"The refusal or inability of global health to consider the wider picture of international economic & political inequalities suggests that most of its practitioners are content to remain as saviors..." @jessebump.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

“Investment in surgery not only saves more lives but also contributes to healthier populations, and enhances economic growth and prosperity, which in turn improve the global economy and reduces disparities” journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

My article with @kpettus.bsky.social in @plosglobalpublichealth.org blogs #speakingofmedicineandhealth! Here we explore the critical intersection of #healthfinancialization and #palliativecare. speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2025/04/11/h... @madhupai.bsky.social @juliarobinson.bsky.social @iahpc.org

"Evidence shows that science and scientists remain highly trusted. But genuine scientific voices are not shouting loud enough over the noise to hold sway" Heidi Larson & David Bersoff www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Why and how academic medicine must champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social @ananyatb.bsky.social @oniblackstock.bsky.social & colleagues @thelancet.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

"According to the Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) approximately 1.2 million children and youth in Canada are affected by mental illness, yet less than 20% receive appropriate treatment."

Powerful @plosglobalpublichealth.org blog post by Ankita, an international student @mcgill.ca Invisible Baggage: The Mental Health Crisis Among International Students speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2025/04/11/i...

Why and how academic medicine must champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social @ananyatb.bsky.social @oniblackstock.bsky.social & colleagues @thelancet.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Powerful @plosglobalpublichealth.org blog post by Ankita, an international student @mcgill.ca Invisible Baggage: The Mental Health Crisis Among International Students speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2025/04/11/i...

Urban Health in Africa Edited by Elaine O. Nsoesie and Blessing Mberu www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/...

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Really important contribution by a large number of TB survivors, advocates & researchers! Communities of people affected by TB are experts in their care pathways, but the TB field continues to fall short of meaningfully engaging communities in TB research journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

Yes!! A great investment. #GlobalSurgery #SurgSky

“Investment in surgery not only saves more lives but also contributes to healthier populations, and enhances economic growth and prosperity, which in turn improve the global economy and reduces disparities” journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

Really important contribution by a large number of TB survivors, advocates & researchers! Communities of people affected by TB are experts in their care pathways, but the TB field continues to fall short of meaningfully engaging communities in TB research journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

Solidarity is a scarce thing these days I can't wait to read this new book "The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity" by Sarah Schulman

As we think about change, we invite you to join the community of the "Reimagining Global Health" summer course @mcgillghp.bsky.social Our course agenda, faculty list, and reading list are all available: www.mcgill.ca/summerinstit... Looking forward to welcoming you all w/ @madhupai.bsky.social

The science is clear 👇🏾

“If we are talking about what is best for the USA, then that means addressing #tuberculosis, which means maintaining global cooperation, supporting programmes in places which still need help, and investing in research and development” www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Protecting global health partnerships in the era of destructive nationalism journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

154 million lives and counting: 5 charts reveal the power of vaccines www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Protecting global health partnerships in the era of destructive nationalism journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

Mood for the past weeks

154 million lives and counting: 5 charts reveal the power of vaccines www.nature.com/articles/d41...

👀 Getting a ton of questions about exam season. We get it; exams are wild. If you want to join but can’t commit to both days, DM us. We’ll figure it out 📩 real-world #GlobalHealth challenges + cash prizes 💡🏆 don’t miss it. www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-migh-... #CaseCompetition #MIGH #McMasterU

Yes, tuberculosis is still a thing — @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social new book tells us why www.cbc.ca/books/booken...

University Health Network in Toronto launches major campaign to attract top scientists to Canada www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...