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Joanne Yego

@joanne_yego

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Epidemiologist, scientist, entrepreneur, passionate about health and wellbeing. Won't you work with me bring Neglected tropical diseases to an end?

Kenya
Joined June 2017
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@SkincAIr
SkincAIr project
5 months
SkincAIr kick-off meeting – ✨family photo✨ . During the four fruitful days, the consortium met in person, learned about each work package's plans, and set out the roadmap to make SkincAIr a success. "Let's move forward as a family. This could be the beginning of something
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@joanne_yego
Joanne Yego
10 months
Unite, act, eliminate #worldNTDday2025 InCORNTD conference 2025
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@Faheem_uh
Faheem Ullah
1 year
PhD Students - How to write the Introduction section of your paper? Introduction section is the make or break for your paper. It is where you must establish your point, or your paper might fail to fly. Here is how you can write a good introduction section. 𝟏.
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@MectizanMDP
Mectizan Donation Program
2 years
The impact of climate change on #NTDs including river blindness & lymphatic filariasis will be profound. Yet a new review from @WHO @RLMGlobalhealth warns these diseases are overlooked in existing research. #StampOutOncho #EliminateLF #beatNTDs Read more: https://t.co/2DwMteXl8u
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@mothersinsci
Mothers in Science
2 years
BIG NEWS! We’re excited to announce the launch of a new caregiver travel grant for members to help them attend in-person scientific conferences. With this flexible grant, you can find the ideal solution to meet your specific childcare needs. Call opens Feb 11! @momademia #IDGWS
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@malariagenomics
MalariaGEN
2 years
📢 Call for applicants 📢 We're back with the 3rd edition of our popular (and free!) online training course in data analysis for genomic surveillance of African malaria vectors 📊 Offered in both English and French 💬 Apply by 12 January 2024 ⏳ https://t.co/TueFtk7mKw
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@scientistswrite
Anna Clemens, PhD
2 years
As an academic writing coach, here are the 7 mistakes I see supervisors and PIs make in the process of co-writing a paper with their PhD students or mentees. A thread. 🧵 #AcademicTwitter #PIchat #newPI
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@OpportunityDesk
opportunitydesk.org
2 years
Join the Fellowship program and lead impactful health research in Africa. Make a difference in reducing disease and improving health outcomes. (𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗼 £𝟰𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬) Details: https://t.co/w3Sgq2zdMZ | Deadline: Sep 14
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@NGDIUBC1
Neglected Global Diseases Initiative at UBC
3 years
NGDI UBC researchers have developed a novel "oral" amphotericin B formulation to treat leishmaniasis that is cost-effective, safe, tropically stable, accessible and with positive human phase 1a/1b single dose and multiple dose safety data. Please contact us if you want more
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@CKyobutungi
Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo
3 years
Looking for field interviewers preferably with a diploma in a health-related field: Clinical Medicine, Nursing or Laboratory technology for a survey in the following regions: Coast and North Eastern Eastern Nairobi and Central Nyanza and Western Rift Valley
@CKyobutungi
Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo
3 years
HEALTH FACILITY FIELD INTERVIEWERS - Deadline April 17 https://t.co/N8hdCw3wu2
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@SSHAP_action
Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform
3 years
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS❗️ The next phase of our SSHAP Fellowship.🌍 If you're a #socialscientist or #humanitarian practitioner looking for a tailored training programme, apply before 27 March 2023.📝 Details 👉 https://t.co/JzbhzPv1Yd #Anthrologica @FCDOGovUk @WellcomeTrust
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@NGDIUBC1
Neglected Global Diseases Initiative at UBC
3 years
Only Two Weeks Away: NGDI UBC Symposium Featuring 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Dr. Peter J. Hotez Register today! Both live and virtual options available. Free of Charge! https://t.co/ED3KpNedNw @ISNTD_Press @PeterHotez @CUGHnews @DNDi @MSF_canada @msf @Can_NTDs @NMIN_NCE
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@DAADSouthAfrica
DAAD South Africa
3 years
🌍🤝Young, visionary African professionals with a passion for driving social & economic change are invited to apply for the 12th intake of the AFRIKA KOMMT Fellowship Programme! Gain first-hand experience with leading #German companies! https://t.co/x0LM1mWNyl ❗ 26 March
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@Vanessirumva
Irumva vanessa
3 years
Opportunity alert✅
@Arushi_Batra28
Arushi Batra, PhD
3 years
📢Attention all school students! 🎓 Learn the basics of #genomics and #bioinformatics from anywhere in the world through this free online course starting from April 2023 - Bioinformatics for Schoolers! 🌍Register before March 15th, using the link provided! https://t.co/CMvKjUgm68
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@JapaninKenya
The Embassy of Japan in Kenya
3 years
Study in Japan Global Network Project/Hokkaido University is excited announce that "Study in Japan Online Fair for Postgraduate Studies Feb. 2023 for Sub-Saharan Africa" will be held soon! 【Schedule】 Sun, 26 Feb. 11:00-14:00 (CAT, UCT+2) / 12:00-3:00pm (Kenyan Time, UCT+3)
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@KEMRI_Kenya
Kenya Medical Research Institute
3 years
KEMRI &partners have developed a system that combines fingerprint identification for newborn children & voice recognition for caregivers to confirm their identity & reliably manage vaccination histories & schedules to promote implementation of appropriate vaccination for newborns
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@Tanuison
Evans Kiptanui
3 years
Remarks by Dr Ahmed, DG CDC Africa : "Diseases start in the community and end in the community. Focus on capacity of communities to take care of diseases is inevitable." #NationalCancerSummit20233 @c_ngaruiya @NCIKenya @MOH_Kenya @KEMRI_Kenya @SKGathere
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@HAImedicines
Health Action International
3 years
According to WHO, NTDs affect over 1 billion people globally. 🐍 #Snakebite envenoming was officially recognized as an #NTD in 2017. However, further investment remains crucial to prevent the suffering it can cause to people and communities. Act now. Act Together. #WorldNTDDay
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@eochomo
eric ochomo
3 years
Kenya now joins the list of countries that have reported the presence of the invasive An. stephensi. Molecular methods were critical for our team to do this and should form the center of surveillance. There's an urgent need to begin control activities even as we 1/2
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@yvonnenyokabi
Yvonne Nyokabi
3 years
I have literally wailed watching @nelly_cheboi sing to her mum as she received the @CNNHeroes hero of the year award. What an honor to a parent! Congratulations @nelly_cheboi you are such an inspiration
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