Asad Ali MBBS, MPH
@drsyedasad
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Chair Dept of Community Health Sciences. Professor of Pediatrics and Community Health Sciences @AgaKhanUniv. Peds Infect Diseases&Malnutrition Scientist.
Karachi, Pakistan
Joined October 2010
It's LIVE! 🎉 My book, 'Poverty to Prosperity: A Blueprint for Change,' is now available on Amazon! Discover Public-Entrepreneurial Partnerships (PEPs)—a fresh solution to end extreme poverty by uniting governments & businesses. Get your copy today! If you read it, an honest
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Traditional approaches, often reliant on government or non-profit initiatives, have proven inadequate. They frequently miss the underlying complexities of poverty, the misaligned incentives of key...
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Some societies take pride in their language. Others are happy to give it up in favor of English. Is one better than other? Is protecting one's language important for a society?
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Admissions are open for our new Masters in Health Data Science program at AKU! Deadline Sept 30, 2025. Ready to build a career at the intersection of data and healthcare? This program is designed to equip you with the skills to drive meaningful change. https://t.co/IRwNhNZCgo
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‘Vaccines don’t save lives. Vaccination does’: Health experts shed light on global immunisation trends
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At week-long immunisation workshop, they warn that Pakistan must begin preparing for life beyond donor support.
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To be most impactful, one should engage in initiatives which multiply by themselves. That spiral effect will lead to grand effect, even if the initial impact is small. The challenge is to find such initiatives and then executing them. Can you think of any such ideas?
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Concerning data about the state of agricultural output of Pakistan, which has implications for the poor and extremely poor.
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True cause of decline is poor governance, ignorance and pro-private sector policies
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A timely collaboration with @jamil_dr901 @Junaid0080 Najeeha Iqbal @drsyedasad @AKUGlobal, rising @UVMLarnerMed Gabe Hanson @UVABME, and others. Supported by @gatesfoundation #RUSF #microbiome
Some children with malnutrition disorders don’t respond to nutritional interventions— @Moore_CCHMC_GI & team @CincyChildrens now identify gut microbial signatures and biomarkers associated with the response to ready-to-use supplemental in acute childhood malnutrition.
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Huge thanks to John Spence for this fantastic review of my book, 'Poverty to Prosperity - A Blueprint for Change'! So glad my "useful new approach to the poverty problem" is resonating. 🙏 If you've read it, please consider leaving a review! It's a massive help in spreading the
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Why are such hardworking, skilled and innovative people living in extreme poverty? I believe the efforts of all the players, including the government, international organizations, civic society and the individuals, are not well directed. In my book, Poverty to Prosperity, I give
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Thrilled! My book #PovertyToProsperity got its 1st 5-star review! ⭐ Syed Madni calls it 'The one book you must read to understand the causes of poverty and how to possibly fix it.' If you've read it, please leave a review on Amazon! 🙏 ➡️ https://t.co/F8SYx5SNm8
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Thank you Dean @AdilHaiderMD for all that you did for the @AKU_CHS and @AKUGlobal. Few people get to impact the world at the breadth and depth that you have done. You defined the culture of the institution and lifted everyone up. Wish you even bigger achievements ahead!
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Extreme poverty in middle-income countries: A paradox. Do the wealthy inadvertently perpetuate it? Can they fix it? These are questions I tackle in 'Poverty to Prosperity: A Blueprint for Change.' Let's challenge the narrative. https://t.co/wDqKU3IxMS
#Poverty #Inequality
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Can we fix poor health & low literacy without solving extreme poverty itself? 🤔 My upcoming book, 'Poverty to Prosperity,' says focusing upstream is key. Discover the blueprint for lasting change. #PovertyToProsperity #PovertyAlleviation #GlobalHealth #Education #NewBook
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We must do much better in eradicating extreme poverty. Without that, it won't be possible to fix health, education, and well being.
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Who's responsible for poverty? The poor? The rich? The government? NGOs? My new book, "Poverty to Prosperity," tackles these tough questions and offers a blueprint for change. Discover the solution! #PovertySolutions #NewBook #SocialImpact
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Following up on my thoughts yesterday: The solution to persistent poverty demands new thinking. I'm thrilled to share my FREE 'Primer on PEP'! It unveils Public-Entrepreneurial Partnerships – a new blueprint for sustainable change. Get your essential guide: ➡️
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Billions spent, yet extreme poverty persists. As I finalize my new book, 'Poverty to Prosperity,' I'm convinced we've been asking the wrong questions, or seeking solutions in the wrong places. What's your biggest frustration with current poverty alleviation efforts? Share your
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