Philip Smith
@PhilipSmithFCDO
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Kampala, Uganda
Joined June 2014
Great to welcome delegates for the 4th East Africa Climate Finance Workshop funded by the UK. Deepening partnerships. Growing innovation. New ๐ฌ๐ง Foreign Sec @DavidLammy has made unlocking greater finance for vulnerable countries a top priority in tackling the climate crisis.
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Today, together with Co-Founder Mr Lawrence Zikusoka and @CTPHuganda Communications Manager @Thee_Fine_Wine we paid a courtesy call to the British High Commissionโs Head of Development Cooperation Mr. @PhilipSmithFCDO alongside their Growth, Prosperity & Climate Team Leader Mr
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Delighted to welcome the British High Commissioner to Uganda Designate @LisaJChesney This week her copies of letters of credence were presented to @UgandaMFA ๐๐พ https://t.co/izhtJVCWVh
#GoFarGoTogether
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Our aim: a world free of poverty on a liveable planet. But how will we get there? Swipe to find out.
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I had the pleasure of welcoming development partners, distinguished speakers and participants to the 5th Uganda UK Health Alliance Symposium at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. This year, Uganda is proud to host, as we alternate with the UK.
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The ๐ฌ๐ง is leading the charge in innovative agribusiness financing to ensure that everyone has access to food for a brighter tomorrow. This #WorldFoodDay, we commit to building stronger food systems for a better future. ๐๐ฑ #GoFarGoTogether
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The Uganda UK Health Alliance @UUKHAhealth is a shining example of the ๐บ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ง partnership. Through the energy & enthusiasm of health practitioners from all across the UK & Uganda - building links, exchanging expertise & innovation - we can improve health outcomes for both countries
Thanks to these partnerships, weโve made significant progress in areas like maternal and child health, disease outbreak response, and combating HIV/AIDS. Together, we continue to strive towards achieving key global health targets.
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Yesterday, we received a team from the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Care Board, led by Medical Director Dr. James Thomas. We discussed a partnership to enhance health sector collaboration between Uganda and West Yorkshire.
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Today, girls like Peace take the reins to show us what leadership looks like. Delighted to have opened doors & remind her & other girls of their power to transform the world. #InternationalDayoftheGirl2024
#girlsvisionforthefuture
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Breaking news The ๐ฌ๐ง has announced close to ยฃ1 million to support ๐บ๐ฌโs Mpox response via @bayloruganda & @IDIMakerere The funding will provide technical support & capacity at national & regional emergency centres, community surveillance & engagement.
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.@JaneRuth_Aceng, Minister for Health said โWe acknowledge that our collaboration with the UK dates back several years. The UK has always been a key partner with the Government of Uganda on our outbreak response. We appreciate the ยฃ1 million contribution via implementing partners
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Philip Smith, the Acting British High Commissioner to Uganda said: โIt is critical that we work with the Government of Uganda to counter this outbreak. We are pleased to announce this additional funding is being released immediately to support a timely response. The UK's
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The British High Commission in Kampala has announced that the UK will provide ยฃ1M to Baylor College of Medicine and the Infectious Disease Institute to support Ugandaโs response to the current Mpox outbreak. The support delivered through these expert partners will be aligned to
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The 4th East Africa Climate Finance Director-Level Meeting is underway! Weโre excited for insightful discussions and presentations from delegates across the East Africa region, focusing on #climateaction and #financing solutions. #ClimateFinance
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Natural disasters have affected 400 million Africans this century. Yet Africa receives just over 3% of global climate finance. ๐ฌ๐ง is deepening its partnership with ๐บ๐ฌ to unlock climate finance through approaches that build a Clean Power Alliance. #GoFarGoTogether #UNGA
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Rebecca Cheptegei after a horrific act of domestic violence. Our deepest condolences go to her family, friends & the sporting community in ๐บ๐ฌ.
BREAKING NEWS๐๐ We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In Peace.
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Today and every day the UK remembers all humanitarian workers who have lost their lives. We pay tribute to those who continue to deliver life-saving aid in the most challenging of circumstances. @AnnelieseDodds
#WorldHumanitarianDay
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The ๐ฌ๐งhas invested in clinical skills of +750 health workers in >300 health facilities, with a 43.7% reduction in maternal mortality across our ๐ฌ๐ง funded family planning programme. 1million more women in ๐บ๐ฌ, now have a choice on when & how many children they have #GoFarGoTogether
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The surge in #mpox cases across Africa in 2024 has matched 2023โs total in just six months. A Continental Health Emergency declaration by @africacdc will boost coordination, speed up R&D, and improve cross-border responses. More here: https://t.co/wyt8yGeaIUโฆ
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) plans to declare mpox a public health emergency of continental concern next week, marking
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