Rose Gana F.Leke
@LekeRose
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Professor of Immunology and Parasitology | Malaria expert | Routine Immunization advocate | Chair of the Gavi Independent Review Committee
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Excited to join to share my thoughts on important public health issues! Passionate advocate for
#RoutineImmunization
I believe we should do everything in our power to fight polio and malaria in Africa. I strongly support empowering
#WomeninScience
. Let's start the conversation!
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To God be The glory! I am honored and humbled to have been awarded the Virchow Prize. I would like to thank the foundation and all my brothers and sisters from across the world who have supported and contributed to my work.
Announcement:
@LekeRose
receives 2023 Virchow Prize for Global Health
Honoured for her pioneering infectious disease research towards a malaria-free world & relentless dedication in advancing gender equality
#VirchowPrize2023
Watch the official statement:
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Grateful and honored for the
#VirchowPrize2023
. This incredible journey shows the power of collaboration and resilience. Grateful to all who've supported me. Excited to work with all partners in science, innovation and equity for a healthier Africa and a more resilient world.
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We delved into the challenges of women's health. Inadequate funding leaves women underserved in both urban and rural areas. Let's focus on holistic well-being, bridge the funding gap, and empower women through inclusive policies and economic programs.
#WHS2023
The
@virchowprice
laureat 2023
@lekerose
: To obtain gender-inclusive policies women and girls need ownership and must be at the decision-making tables.
#WHS2023
,
@WorldHealthSmt
,
#globalhealth
,
@womeninGH
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"We celebrate the lives you have touched and the hope you have inspired" -Thank you
@MoetiTshidi
for this generous laudation my sister. Let's continue the work together!
#VirchowPrize2023
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I’ve joined the
#MakePolioHistory
campaign to show the world that polio eradication is still possible and needed now❗ Raise your voice too 🗣️ and be a part of another historic win for humanity.
#EndPolio
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To support women's health and advance equitable health systems in Africa, there is a need for collaboration between governments, civil society, and the private sector. Join the discussion at
#CPHIA2023
and advocate for women’s access to quality healthcare.
#NewPublicHealthOrder
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Malaria still claims the life of an African child every 60 seconds with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 95% of cases. But progress has been made, with a 75% decrease in new cases in 55 malaria-endemic countries.
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Pleased to chair the 31st meeting of the African Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication in Kinshasa this week after their Forum on Immunization last week. We're kicking off with an inspiring opening ceremony chaired by the Vice Minister of Health.
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This is truly a shared achievement and I dedicate this prize to my family, scientists in Africa and beyond, public health leaders, and community health workers who work tirelessly every day for our health security.
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Don't forget to tune in tomorrow to watch the 2023 Virchow Prize for Global Health Award Ceremony!
Only a few days left!
Get excited and watch the official
#VirchowPrize2023
teaser |
Join us virtually to celebrate
@LekeRose
and her lifetime achievements towards
#HealthForAll
|
#globalhealth
#SDGs
#2030agenda
#SDG3
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Excited to announce that during
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
, I will be asking African health experts a series of questions on vaccination in Africa. Join us in creating meaningful dialogue focused on solutions and catching up on vaccination!
#remobilizeADI
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Healthcare is delivered by women but largely led by men, with women holding only 25% of senior roles. Empowering women in science unlocks new perspectives and talent that can drive innovation and progress.
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@virchowprize
@WorldHealthSmt
Overwhelmed with all the celebration around me as l have been awarded the VIRCHOW 2023 Prize for Global Health. To God be all the Glory. Now it's time for action to use award to invest in women scientists in underrepresented countries like mine. A spark to keep them Rising. Thank
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Watch the 2023 Virchow Prize for Global Health Award Ceremony live in Berlin!
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This International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate the inspiring women I work alongside who are committed to delivering a polio-free world 🌍. Together, we will create a healthier future for all children.
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In 2021, the WHO African region was home to 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths. Children under 5 accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths in the Region. We must scale up proven interventions, increase access to diagnostics and treatment.
#NoMoreMalaria
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@Chikwe_I
@NgoaEkelle
@virchowprize
@yodifiji
@WHOAFRO
@MoetiTshidi
@womeninGH
@AFENETAfrica
@IlonaKickbusch
@BeateKampmann
Thank you my brother. This is a joint effort, let's continue this work together to ensure we move the needle on these important issues.
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@DrTedros
Thank you so much for your kind words and support
@DrTedros
. I'm truly honored and humbled to receive the
#VirchowPrize2023
, and I'll continue my commitment to
#EndMalaria
#EndPolio
and promote gender equality for a healthier world. Together, we can make a difference!
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As the 73rd Session of the Regional Committee for Africa kicks off, let's remind ourselves of the vital role immunization plays in safeguarding public health. We need to keep our focus on immunization and building back immunity!, ensuring a healthier future for all Africans.
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Gender inequity is a pervasive issue with far-reaching consequences on global development and health outcomes. It's time we stand together to remove the barriers that hinder women’s progress and realization of their full potential.
@DrEmeruemJnr
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Backsliding immunization rates have threatened the progress made to
#EndPolio
leaving the futures of children in Africa and around the world 🌎 at risk. We must remain committed to protecting all with life-saving vaccines because we know
#VaccinesWork
News from the past is coming back.
Vaccine-preventable diseases like polio and measles are on the rise.
It’s time to
#BuildBackImmunity
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On this International Day of Action for Women's Health, let's reaffirm our commitment to gender equity in healthcare. We must ensure that women and girls have access to the healthcare they need to thrive.
#WomensHealthMatters
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Excited to announce that during
#AfricanVaccinationWeek
, I will be asking African health experts a series of questions on vaccination in Africa. Join us in creating meaningful dialogue focused on solutions and catching up on vaccination!
#remobilizeADI
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As we celebrate African Women’s day, we should remember that they are the backbone of Africa’s healthcare and need our support. We must push for equitable policies that guarantee better, remuneration, training & skills development for women at all levels in the healthcare sector.
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This
#UHCday
, we are calling for continued action. I’m delighted to witness the dedication to polio and malaria eradication efforts worldwide. We need commitment by governments to ensure health access for all, leaving no one behind.
#HealthForAll
#PolioFree
#MalariaFree
@UHC2030
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Let's break down barriers and create a level playing field for women in science. Science should be inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of gender. Investing in women in science is not just the right thing to do, it's also smart and will drive progress and innovation.
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@MoetiTshidi
Thank you my sister. This is a fight that we are in together. This prize is dedicated to all of us.
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Women continue to remain significantly underrepresented in senior leadership roles in the health sector yet they form 70 percent of the global health workforce, addressing this will result in positive healthcare outcomes and achieving gender equality.
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@AfricaCDC
is fighting against diseases like polio, measles, Ebola, etc. Collaborating with
#DRC
Congo in the Immunization forum celebrates milestones in polio eradication. Remember, our collective safety depends on leaving no one behind. Let's work towards a healthier Africa.
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This month marks 35 years since the GPEI was formed to deliver on a historic promise: the worldwide eradication of polio. Since then, cases have been reduced by 99.9%! But we can’t stop now. Global commitment is vital to
#EndPolio
so no child is paralyzed by this disease again.
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Vaccines are powerful tools in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as they can avert infections and the subsequent demand for antibiotics. Utilizing them can potentially prevent around half a million deaths associated with
#AMR
annually.
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Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in
#women
in sub-Saharan Africa, but prevention is possible through HPV vaccination 💉 It's time to take action, HPV vaccines saves lives.
#HPVAwarenessDay
#OneLessWorry
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The
#cholera
crisis in Africa must be addressed urgently. Governments and decision-makers must prioritize investment in clean water and sanitation to prevent the spread of the disease.
#EndCholera
To bolster
#Mozambique
’s 🇲🇿 efforts to end the ongoing
#cholera
outbreak, WHO recently trained 220
#HealthWorkers
in critical aspects of response such as disease surveillance, infection prevention & control measures as well as clinical care 👉🏿
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As we confront the
#cholera
outbreak, let's remember that prevention is key. We need to prioritize community-based approaches to improve hygiene and sanitation practices and ensure access to clean water and vaccines for all.
#EndCholera
Today,
#Mozambique
🇲🇿 kicked off a
#cholera
vaccination campaign targeting around 720,000 people in 8 districts, as the country steps up control measures against an outbreak in which 5,260 cases & 37 deaths have been recorded 👉🏿
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Gender disparities in authorship positions persist in health research, with women facing challenges in publishing in first or last author positions. More action is needed to ensure equal representation and recognition for female researchers.
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1/Excited to share my recent experience in Dakar during the "Science of Defeating Malaria" leadership development course! This course, traditionally held at
@Harvard
, made its debut in Africa this year and will continue to be hosted on the continent, see you next year in Ghana!
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At the
@WomenDeliver
Conference, let’s push science systems to banish gender inequities, address power imbalances and uplift women in transformative ways. It's time for effective action, going beyond gender awareness.
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Great news! The Africa Elimination of Cholera Epidemics Coordination Task Force seeks to enhance cooperation and collaboration in cross-border preparedness, and response to eliminate
#cholera
epidemics. Applauding this initiative for advancing the
#EndingCholera
roadmap to 2030!
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According to the World Bank, females represent 30% of students graduating from STEM fields in Sub-Saharan Africa. Women 🚺have made incredible contributions to science and it's
time for society to recognize and support them.
#WomenInScience
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Despite the heavy burden of malaria in the African Region, there is hope! Between 2015 and 2021, Cabo Verde, Ethiopia, the Gambia, Ghana, Mauritania, Rwanda, South Africa and Zimbabwe met the target of a reduction in malaria case incidence of 40% or more.
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In 2021, the African Region accounted for 95% of all
#malaria
cases worldwide, along with 96% of all malaria deaths. Children were disproportionately affected, with nearly 80% of all malaria deaths occurring among this vulnerable group.
#EndMalaria
⬇️
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Women are more susceptible to the negative impacts of climate change. Our nations’ adaptation strategies should be tailored to meet the needs of those who are most vulnerable and at the frontlines of this fight.
#AfricanWomen4Climate
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@RoopaDhatt
@virchowprize
@WGHCameroon
@womeninGH
Thank you! It’s a fight that we are all in together.
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Vaccines protect families, communities, all of us, from disease outbreaks that can pass national borders, overwhelm health systems and cripple our economies and societies, as we saw during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#BuildBackImmunity
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@womeninGH
@virchowprize
@WGHCameroon
@WHO
@DrTedros
@MoetiTshidi
@yodifiji
@JNkengasong
@MagdaNRobalo
@WHOAFRO
@AfricaCDC
@BBCAfrica
Thank you for your continued support! Let's continue this important work together for women in global health.
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Today, I remain committed to the fight to end polio because much has been done and we are very close to finishing this fight. The last bit is always the hardest but we are on track. Lets end polio now and move on to other important health issues.
#EndPolio
#PolioThrowback
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The connections between malaria and climate change are becoming more evident. The impact of climate change on human health, from soaring temperatures to extreme weather events, is cause for serious concern. What are we going to do about it?
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Vaccination currently prevents between 3.5-5 million deaths every year, according to
@WHO
. Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing diseases and improving public health.
#VaccinesSaveLives
⬇️
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The World Health Assembly is a key moment to accelerate progress towards
#HealthForAll
. Let's put the right resources and initiatives in place
to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to quality healthcare.
#WHA76
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Absolutely crucial!
#UniversalHealthCoverage
is not just about improving health outcomes, but also about transforming societies. By reducing poverty, promoting equity, and fostering social cohesion, it paves the way for a brighter future.
#UniversalHealthCoverage
reduces poverty and promotes equity and social cohesion.
World leaders must adopt an ambitious Political Declaration at
#UHCHLM
that ensures urgent action is taken to make
#HealthForAll
a reality for everyone, everywhere.
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I will be attending
#CPHIA2023
as a delegate and I look forward to meeting you there.
Register today and join us this 27-30 November 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia
👉🏾
@CPHIA_AfricaCDC
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1/4 Three essential Lessons for countries grappling with Malaria, drawing inspiration from Belize who has recently achieved malaria free status.
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I remember trips to Northern Nigeria where I would visit health Centers and discuss with the health workers on surveillance and routine immunization, interact with polio survivors to learn about their condition and involvement in the GPEI.
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“90% of essential health services can be delivered through quality primary health care that is closer to communities, via health professionals, doctors, and nurses in local clinics, to promote health and prevent diseases”
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Cervical cancer is preventable & treatable. While we have the tools to eliminate it, not everyone has access. Sign the Global Declaration to Eliminate
#CervicalCancer
now & join us in calling for urgent action to make elimination a global priority!
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@HigherWomen
is taking a unique approach to mentorship in science. By having older scientists support the younger ones, they're ensuring a bright future for the field. Let's support the next generation of female scientists
#WomenInScience
#Mentorship
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The malaria statistics in the African Region are staggering, with 234 million cases and 593,000 deaths in 2021 alone. But we must remember that each number represents a human life lost or impacted.
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