Maxine Whittaker
@maxinewhittaker
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Dean, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University
Townsville, Queensland
Joined May 2010
🌏#APMEN, led by Asia-Pacific malaria program managers, fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing & advocacy to eliminate #malaria. With diverse partners, it drives solutions across all contexts.✨ - Prof Maxine Whittaker, James Cook University, Australia #APMEN15Years
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Congratulations to Georgia 🇬🇪 on achieving #malaria-free certification! 🌟 Following a nearly century-long effort, Georgia is now one of 45 countries and 1 territory to reach this remarkable milestone.
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Held constructive talks with @dfat Minister @SenatorWong on issues critical to global health security, including @WHO’s support to #Tanzania’s response to the #Marburg virus disease outbreak, and the ongoing negotiations for a #PandemicAccord to protect the world from future
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Kudos to #Georgia for receiving the WHO certification of malaria elimination, a testament to nearly a century of dedicated efforts. In Asia Pacific, Timor-Leste is also on track to be certified malaria-free, having reported zero indigenous malaria cases for three consecutive
#Georgia has been certified malaria-free by WHO, following a nearly century-long effort. Georgia remained malaria-free for 25 years, but by 2002, malaria had reemerged in the country with 474 cases reported. Now, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries and 1 territory that have
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On my way to first face-to-face meeting of Lancet Commission on people centred care for UHC #PCCforUHC @HMSPrimaryCare
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#CHWs can expand vaccine coverage for hard-to-reach communities and bring us closer to #UHC. Learn about the countries where CHWs vaccinate and what they need to effectively serve their communities in this rapid review: https://t.co/x8x0Kjzvet #proCHWs
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🎥 Don't Miss This Truly Powerful Screening! Join us for the documentary "For Sama" at the Australian Global Health Film Festival! 🗓 25 October 🕔 5:30 PM 📍 Palace Central, Sydney 🎟️ Secure your tickets now: https://t.co/HRT5LGAkZ6
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Major Boost in Indonesia’s Fight Against Malaria! Today in Jakarta, Special Advisor to APLMA, H.E. President Yudhoyono with Minister & Dy Minister of Health launch the Roadmap for Malaria Elimination and Prevention of Re-Establishment 2025-2045 #APLMA #IndonesiaMalariaRoadmap
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Everyone has the right to the highest attainable standard of health. We are working locally, regionally and globally to ensure health systems are equitable, inclusive and grounded in human rights. Watch for more ⬇️ #WorldHealthDay
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We were joined by @DrTedros to #WalkTheTalk on gender equity 💪 As majority of global health workers are women, during #WHA77 let's advocate together for gender-responsive health systems. We thank @WHO DG for championing gender equality in global health #GenderEqualHCW
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Are you interested in working with National Malaria Control Programs, have experience with a diverse range of research methodologies and are keen to join a growing team? Apply until the end of the week: https://t.co/gZ2qqLKg1k
@acreme2030 @APMEN @MESAmalaria @womeninmalaria
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Just 1 week until #WHA77, tune into the Climate & Health Financing Dialogue. High-level partners and stakeholders will translate the Guiding Principles for Financing Climate & Health Solutions into concrete actions. Stay tuned for streaming links on @GlobalFund LinkedIn and X.
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Africa faces growing threats in the fight against #malaria. It’s time for leaders to strengthen action to advance the fight. Follow @_AfricanUnion, @ALMA_2030 & @endmalaria for details on a joint #WHA77 side-event supporting African health ministers to accelerate the
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2⃣ weeks away from the 8th Asia Pacific Leaders' Summit on Malaria Elimination! Health Minister Hon Dr Lino Tom, MP will preside over the Summit, inviting leaders across the region to invest to achieve #ZeroMalaria🚫🦟🌏 #MalariaLeaders2024
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#WomenCHWs act as role models for their communities 🦸♀️ Join @womeningh and @lastmilehealth for our virtual #WHA77 side event launching #WomenInGH's new report: #WomenCHWs: Leading Change. Register now 👉
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Thus includes uhc and equity for pandemic preparedness and response. Need to ensure a framework to do so as soon as possible. #Pandemic Treaty @malariafreegms
Provide strategic leadership at the highest political level to champion UHC as a national policy priority through a whole-of-government approach. #JointLearningAgenda
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Some of the key speakers from the two day event that focuses on strengthening Civil Society Advocacy, to help increase health financing. #WaciHealthOnTheGo
#JointLearningAgenda
#InvestInHealth
#HealthForAll
#TheUHCThatWeWant
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DAY 1 @ #JointLearningAgenda Workshop GFF #healthfinancing lead @cicelysimone on the role of #civilsociety in securing domestic resources and ensuring equitable access to health care for women, children and youth:
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“Civil society have an important role to play in elevating the health financing discourse.” @GlobalFund’s Kalipso Chalkidou joins the #JointLearningAgenda workshop. @gavi | @theGFF | @UHC2030 | @PMNCH | @WACIHealth | @ImpSanteAfrique
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Delighted to facilitate a discussion between @HelenClarkNZ and members of @dfat’s senior leadership this morning. These conversations come at a critical time as climate, conflict, covid and other crises threaten progress towards the #SDGs
@AmbGlobalHealth
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