Rebecca Martin, PhD
@DrMartinCDC
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Profile is no longer active as of 8/6/2021. New account can be found @DrMartinEGHI.
Atlanta, GA
Joined March 2014
Today, 8/6, marks my final day of public service after nearly 23 years at CDC. It has been an honor to work alongside world-class public health professionals at @CDCgov, our sister agencies, and our global partners.
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Follow @DrMartinEGHI to stay in touch with Dr. Martin in her new role as Director @EmoryGHI, VP Global Health @EmoryUniversity.
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I am excited for my next adventure as Vice President for Global Health of @EmoryUniversity and Director of @emoryghi, and look forward to working alongside @CDCGlobal in this new capacity to protect health and save lives around the world.
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Together, we have taken on incredible challenges and fought a good fight against global inequities around the world, as well as public health emergencies like polio, measles, HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, Zika, Ebola, and COVID-19.
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Through our #globalhealth programs, @CDCGlobal addresses health inequities around the world. W/ global collaboration, we can eliminate health disparities & achieve optimal health for all. Here's our strategy, which includes working towards #healthequity: https://t.co/9V2i21bqUa
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The #pandemic continues to challenge everyone, including #publichealth experts. In this honest blog post, CDC Senior Technical Advisor Dr. Roberto Jorge Freire Esteves navigates a surge in #COVID19 cases in #Brazil, unpredictable situations, & isolation: https://t.co/IYVUf6r1Z8
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Are you interested in how we can control and one day eliminate certain parasites around the world? Check out the following trainings designed for #HealthCareProviders and #LaboratoryTechnicians on #malaria, #chagas, and more: https://t.co/Xyntu6faUl
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Lactating people can receive a #COVID19 vaccine. Recent reports have shown that breastfeeding people who received COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have antibodies in their breastmilk, which could help protect their babies. For more info: https://t.co/pNzqD9ow96
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek
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As of last year, over 17 million people have received lifesaving #HIV treatment. Despite such progress, we face many barriers to #endingHIV. @CDCGlobal remains committed to working with partners such as @PEPFAR to save lives & fight HIV globally.
No one nation or entity can #EndHIV alone. @CDCgov works closely with global partners and country governments to make even greater progress in the fight against #HIV. Learn more: https://t.co/PzTtyz1wJi Photo credit: David Snyder/CDC Foundation
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Eradicating #polio worldwide means no child will experience the devastating effects of the disease ever again. Throughout this last mile to #endpolio we will save lives, protect children, & strengthen health systems around the world. https://t.co/AK1KX7khrH
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We know that #COVID19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce the risk of transmitting the virus. @CDCgov is proud to support the global community by expanding vaccination efforts, protecting health, and saving lives.
The US delivered over one million doses of #COVID19 vaccines through #COVAX to Tanzania in coordination with the African Union. CDC is proud to support these efforts by working with partners to plan, implement, and evaluate COVID-19 vaccination across the globe.
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This #InternationalDayofFriendship, I want to thank our global partners for working alongside @CDCgov throughout #COVID19. Our collaborations & collective dedication—along w/ equitable & increased global vaccinations—are crucial to ending the #pandemic.
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Global partnerships, equitable vaccinations, and rapid response efforts are all key to ending the #COVID19 pandemic. @CDCgov will continue to support our partners to plan, implement, and evaluate vaccination efforts and protect health around the world.
As part of the U.S. commitment to help lead the global fight against COVID-19, we are pleased to announce the delivery of 303,050 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines through #COVAX and @_AfricanUnion to Cameroon on July 21. Read more : https://t.co/vMza8NTlh4
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Every 12 seconds, around the world, 1 child faces the death of a mother, a father, or a grandparent-caregiver due to COVID-19. The clock is ticking… #COVID19 puts children at risk of growing-up without a family-caregiver. Learn more at https://t.co/otAKuOrF2d
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HepatitisB virus (#HBV) infections are the leading cause of liver cancer globally. Learn how vaccinations are key to preventing and eliminating #HBV and strengthening #publichealth efforts around the world. #VaccinesWork #WorldHepatitisDay
https://t.co/bRQxnnvXIW
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Check out @CDCGlobal’s latest photo essay to see CDC's history and initial mission controlling malaria throughout the Southeast United States: https://t.co/nKiz4S2ohT
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We can protect health, save lives, and end the #pandemic by working together. @CDCgov is actively promoting equitable vaccination efforts around the world, rapidly responding to new #COVID19 waves and variants, and strengthening our global partnerships. #VaccinesWork
🇭🇹 #Haiti just received 500,000 doses of #COVID19 vaccines donated by the United States through the #COVAX mechanism. 💉 The Moderna vaccines arrived at the #MSPP central vaccine storage facility at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport.
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The GLLP Learning Package will ensure the program is available to countries across the globe and empower emerging laboratory leaders to strengthen laboratory systems. Learn more: https://t.co/76r7trx40u
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We are excited to launch the Global Laboratory Leadership Programme (#GLLP) Learning Package, which provides tools to mentor current and emerging laboratory leaders to build, strengthen, and sustain national laboratory systems.
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