Gloria Lihemo
@Gloria_Lihemo
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Behavioral scientist, travel junkie, aspiring yogi, avid reader of African literature. RTs ≠ endorsement
New York
Joined January 2016
The first of a series of collaborations highlighting the value add of social data during public health emergencies & immunization programs
This week in Nairobi, @UNICEF, @WHO, @AfricaCDC, and government reps from 10 African countries explored how social & behavioral data can improve #PublicHealth outcomes. By strengthening capacities, we're driving evidence-based interventions that truly meet community needs. Huge
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“Nothing about us without us.” Understanding the challenges faced by children and young people, both during times of crisis and beyond, is crucial. To build trust, we must enhance listening mechanisms and address topics that are often considered taboo. @UNICEF has long
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Excited to see this incredible body of work come to fruition @UNICEFhealth
Now available! The report from the Vaccination Acceptance Research Network 2023 conference details the 150+ presentations and discussions held during the three-day event. @UNICEF @gavi #VARN2023 #VaccinesWork Learn more:
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#COVAX, the multilateral mechanism for equitable global access to #COVID19 vaccines launched in 2020, will draw to a close on 31 December. It delivered nearly 2 billion doses of vaccines to 146 economies, and averted an estimated 2.7 million deaths. https://t.co/vKSHfQn6Tx
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Illuminating discussions on #RCCE & #SBC for health at #CPHIA2023 around strengthening coordination & health workforce capacities, addressing evidence gaps & integrating digital engagement including AI, removing #immunization barriers by co-designing solutions with communities
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#SBC role play side event at #CPHIA2023 by @UNICEF ESARO on using #HCD for #breakingbarriers and reaching sustainable #SBC for vaccination of children in the communities. @sidbshrestha @Gloria_Lihemo
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Good to see the use of behavioural models to conceptualize #vaccinecoverage which of course demand is a huge contributor to @dr_dadari
Analysis of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and response on routine childhood vaccination coverage and equity in Northern Nigeria: a mixed methods study @BMJ_Open
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Great article on real life applications of #AI on behavioural public policymaking including the role of virtual reality, & machine learning to enhance evaluations of interventions
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🗣️ DON’T MISS: Global Forum for Adolescents 11-12 October. A space for young people to explore the digital space & discover initiatives to improve their health & wellbeing, & connect with experts to shape a brighter future for young people🌍 REGISTER!
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The Global Forum for Adolescents Taking place in October 2023, the Forum will be a big moment for the #1point8 Billion Young People for Change campaign, bringing together young people, global...
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Join Live @Unicef is joining a panel of leaders and experts to discuss about "Building a foundation of Africa free of cervical cancer" #RC73AFRO
@joan_matji
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@UNICEFhealth
@gavi
@WHOAFRO
https://t.co/QbUo0Xonf6
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Great resources on boosting vaccine confidence & dealing with #misinformation by @crankyunclevax & @IVACtweets at #varn2023
https://t.co/IaiKrAPVES
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Panel on inequities within conflict settings & marginalised communities at #VARN2023 highlights access, financing, lack of trust & representation, poor programme design as some of the key challenges @hollyseale
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Happening now at #VARN2023 the C-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership presenting an integration mapping tool to support countries in operationalizing integration of COVID-19 vaccination into national immunization programs, primary health care (PHC) https://t.co/U95QZ7DTL9
@TedChaiban
technet-21.org
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#varn2023 plenary session underscores building on evidence-to ⬆️ uptake, understanding community insights to build trust, leveraging Covid-19 investments to strengthen routine immunisation & supporting health workers to provide integrated package of health services
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Excited to be at #varn2023 hosted by @sabinvaccine @gavi and @UNICEFhealth. An impressive line up of speakers on the agenda discussing vaccine equity, reaching #zerodose communities, re-imagining childhood immunisation and boosting vaccine confidence
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Happy to join colleagues from @FMoHealth @AfricaCDC @WHOAFRO @UNICEFAfrica @gavi and development partners, at the C19 Vaccination Stock-taking meeting in Addis Ababa. A great opportunity to celebrate success and share lessons to build pandemic-ready Primary health care.
A key moment in the global response to Covid-19 pandemic. The 2-day stocktaking was kicked off by Dr @lia_tadesse , Minister of Health, Ethiopia joined by officials from #CoVDP @UNICEFEthiopia @WHOAFRO @gavi @AfricaCDC. Delegates from 34 countries will discuss ways to leverage
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Interested in inoculation theory and its application in countering vaccine misinformation and building trust. Join our global webinar by experts @johnfocook & @ThomsonAngus hosted by @UNICEFhealth 2nd May 9 a.m. EST https://t.co/fTJYCv45S6
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What is the future of nudges? @R_Thaler recently wrote an editorial on what he hopes to see and potential pitfalls for the future of nudges:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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