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Strategist • Researcher • Advocate • CEO at Spark Street Advisors • Scholar @oneillinstitute and @unu_iigh • Dyslexic (typos mine) • Tweets on public health

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@nschwalbe

Nina Schwalbe

13 days

🚨 #Mpox rages in Africa with more than 14,000 reported cases and almost 500 deaths, mostly among kids. 💉This puts the new International Health Regulations to the test. ⚖️ Do they move the needle on equity? If not, we need a #PandemicAccord that does

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Nina Schwalbe

9 months

🔥The WHO has just published a release on the Mpox (monkey pox) outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) The case fatality rate is nearly 5%, and already 600 people have died. While there are effective vaccines, they are not available to those in DRC. 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

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✔️ Deliver essential health services and other assistance (e.g. cash) to those affected ✔️Mobilise the polio infrastructure to identify disease outbreaks ✔️Finance and coordinate the response ✔️Provide mental health services, including safe spaces for children

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Nina Schwalbe

11 months

🚨 With the knock of a gavel, the @UN_PGA just declared the adoption of the declaration on Pandemic Preparedness and Response. No discussion. Less than 3 seconds to object. A moment of history in the blink of an eye. #PPRHLM

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Accountability for Pandemic Preparedness and Response is not about Geneva or New York – it’s about Geneva AND New York. And Cape Town and Rio. And Stockholm and Bangkok. It’s about everyone everywhere. It’s about taking responsibility at the highest level of government.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

What does it mean when public health authorities are finding #monkeypox , #COVID19 and #polio in wastewater? It means surveillance efforts are working and can help us pick up potential hot spots and monitor community spread. Learn more in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Never heard of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak stopped in southern India last year? Or the rabies outbreak prevented in nomadic Masai communities in Tanzania? @snolen reports on how effective public health responses make a positive difference.

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Epidemics That Weren’t: How Countries Shut Down Recent Outbreaks (Published 2022)

Some of the most fragile health systems in the world can teach us ways to respond to public health threats early and effectively.

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Nina Schwalbe

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One of the best examples of this is @Ehsaas_Pk a flagship program engineered by public health visionary @SaniaNishtar . This emergency cash program gave people most at risk of extreme poverty due to COVID-19 cash to buy food and other staples.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

There is a #Polio outbreak in Malawi. This is a direct result of stopping primary care services during the #COVID19 pandemic. Read more by @JoanneKenen in @politico

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

"We dream of a fairer world where no one lives without the health services they deserve. Health is not a luxury, it’s a fundamental human right."— @DrTedros That’s a wrap on #WHS2022 ! Thank you WHO and M8 Alliance for a week of dialogue, reflection & action at @WorldHealthSmt .

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

As soon as COVID-19 vaccines were made available, authorities tried many ways to get people vaccinated. One of them was giving 💵 or even a 🐄 How useful are incentives in increasing adult vaccination coverage? We reviewed the evidence and here’s what we found 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

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The reason behind the shortage of cholera vaccines is quite straightforward. “Because it’s a disease of poverty." Thanks to @missanabeem for her excellent coverage and analysis.

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

The WHO paper on Strengthening the Global Architecture for Health Emergency, Response and Resistance (HEPR) has just been posted. The main takeaway? WHO is positioning itself as the leader of the global effort. Short summary and a few questions (🙋🏽‍♀️) in this 🧵.

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

COVID-19 uncovered the devastating consequences of neglecting primary health care (PHC). Just as all governments have crisis management plans for data systems when electricity fails, PHC needs a pandemic contingency plan. 🚨Read more in our new @TheLancet piece with @Arush_Lal

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

🚨Countries are meeting in Geneva right now to discuss a new #PandemicTreaty . Early language repeats past mistakes, treating compliance as an afterthought. This won't generate the oversight needed— @elliothannon & I explain why for @WashingtonPost 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

1 month

I am incredibly excited to join the team at the O’Neill Institute. The institute is at the cutting edge of public health policy, driving action to address inequity and its social and structural determinants.

@oneillinstitute

O'Neill Institute

@oneillinstitute

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We are pleased to announce that @nschwalbe has joined as a senior scholar with the Center for Global Health Policy and Politics, a cross-campus collaboration between the O’Neill Institute and the @GtownSOH . Read the announcement:

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

🔥 New York just declared a #polio state of emergency following the detection in sewage in a fourth county (Nassau). They also report that the unvaccinated resident with paralytic polio contracted the virus locally. In many parts of the State, coverage is dangerously low.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Why is gender such a big deal for COVID-19? The extreme burden on women during the pandemic has made them disproportionally affected besides and beyond the epidemiology. Thanks to Terry Martin @tmnewsstream and @dwnews for asking the question.

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Nina Schwalbe

4 months

🚨The proposed WHO #PandemicAccord is released. 💥It has no provision for monitoring compliance or details on state reporting requirements other than “periodically.” 🛑This leaves Member States with no accountability for any of their treaty commitments (weak or strong). 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

What if PCR testing to diagnose tuberculosis was as ubiquitous as PCR testing for COVID-19? Maybe... ❌TB would not be the 2nd leading infectious killer ❌1.6 million people would not die each year from a curable disease ❌ there would be less stigma ✅ we give it try?

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Nina Schwalbe

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🎓Excited to be a #WitsGrad2024 . 📚Dr. Schwalbe is now in the house! 🛟Thanking the people below and more for fellowship, scholarship, and overall support. 🏘As with most things, it takes a village!

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Nina Schwalbe

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🔥 WHO declared that #MonkeyPox is a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). There have been over 14000 cases reported from 71 countries. Declaring a PHEIC helps countries work together to address outbreaks, including through vaccine production. Read this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

9 months

🚨Member States have begun negotiating a new #PandemicAccord for approval at the World Health Assembly in May 2024. 📝It's a pivotal moment for the agreement's future. In this week's @LancetGH , we explain how accountability can be baked into the text from the get-go. 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

📰The World Bank has formally established a financial intermediary fund (FIF) for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR). 18 governments, the European Union and 3 Foundations have already committed $1.4 billion in funding. Details in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

🚨💉 Vaccine equity requires an ecosystem that supports sustainable local manufacturing capacity. 📓 The knowledge is there. 💶 What is needed now is bold political will and the financing to make it happen. In this week’s @TheLancet , @okaars and I explain how.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Improving public health requires fixing underlying problems that make people vulnerable to disease. ☑️Crowding housing drives infections ☑️Lack of access to food and nutrition exacerbates illness ☑️Poverty and discrimination impede access to care #TB is a case in point.

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

🚨 The "Zero Draft" political declaration for the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Preparedness and Response is out. There is little new. Most content reiterates ongoing discussions. At 14 pages, it is not the "short" document many had called for. Quick 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

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🚨The World Health Assembly ( #WHA77 ) has passed amendments to the International Health Regulations. 🛑The #PandemicAccord , however, did not make it to the finish line. 🚧 The resolution gives the treaty negotiators up to another year to finalize a treaty. Short 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

We need a new global compact on vaccines. COVID-19 and monkeypox show that wealthy countries hoard jabs needed around the world. The good news? The problem is fixable. I explain how in the @FT and in this🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

The #PandemicTreaty is on life support. Nearly 2 years after negotiations started, the prospect of an ambitious new pandemic treaty has almost slipped away. I explain why in the @FT 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

This ground-breaking cash transfer program in Pakistan demonstrates how to help alleviate extreme poverty during a crisis. The use of digital technology enhances transparency, prevents abuse and increases the engagement of the 34 million participants.

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Dr Sania Nishtar

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Ehsaas’ Registry enabled the Govt to target #Ehsaas ' social benefits effectively, target subsidies and respond to shocks. Here are some insights from the survey across multiple dimensions and unique attributes of the registry.2/3 Watch key results here:

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Nina Schwalbe

11 months

🚫 🚨 Stop the press. Formal objection was lodged to the political declarations of 4 #UNGA78 High-Level meetings (SDG Summit, TB, Universal Health Coverage, and Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PPR)). More in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

In this week's @TheLancet , we explain why primary health is the cornerstone of pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Thank you @Arush_Lal , for the writing partnership.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

🔥 Polio was just confirmed by CDC in wastewater in New York City. New York's Governor extended the polio state of emergency. Read our piece with @DrJayVarma in @bmj_latest on how to protect New Yorkers and stop the spread👇🏼

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), negotiating a WHO pandemic treaty, will launch publicly broadcast "informal, focused consultations" (IFCs) on elements of the treaty. The first is scheduled for 21 Sept starting at 2 pm CET. Details in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

WHO posted papers for the 30 January to 7 February executive board meeting. The paper on Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PPR) elaborates on 10 proposals Dr. Tedros presented at the WHA last spring. It is supportive of independent monitoring, with some caveats. 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

At #WHS2022 , Japan discusses the health priorities for its upcoming G7 leadership ✔️Pandemic preparedness and response ✔️Universal health coverage and the need to highlight longstanding health challenges ✔️ R&D and innovation More in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

3 months

"'Health systems strengthening' is such a catch-all phrase that [it] becomes a Rorschach test for whatever one wants it to be. In the end, the phrase means nothing specific at all." Powerful insight by @FanVictoria on the way forward for global health.

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Nina Schwalbe

3 months

Thank you, @Nature , for a clear and compelling explanation of why we need a strong #PandemicAccord . "The world needs this treaty, without delay... compromise — on all sides — will be necessary to get the final version over the finishing line."

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

WHO has announced the second round of public hearings in preparation for the December meeting of the International Negotiating Body for a new pandemic instrument. The submission period is between 9 and 13 September. WHO will curate what is ultimately broadcast. More in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

🔥 Johnson & Johnson and Serum Institute of India charged South Africa more than the European Union for COVID-19 vaccines. @HealthJusticeIn has just secured the release of South Africa's vaccine procurement contracts. Analysis by @kerrycullinan11

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‘Bullying’ Pharma Giants Charged South Africa More Than EU For COVID-19 Vaccines - Health Policy...

Pharmaceutical giant Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and generic manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) charged the South African government more

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

@amrutabyatnal @paimadhu @nytimes @devex You definitely broke this story first. And wrote it up better. You and @devex should have been credited and identified as leading on this. Was very disappointed in the @nytimes .

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

10 April 2022 marked the beginning of a measles oubreak in Zimababe, which resulted in 747 deaths. As of the 18 December, no new suspected cases or deaths have been reported. A second mass vaccine campagn is planned for Monday.

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Nina Schwalbe

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As the World Health Assembly considers next steps on the #PandemicAccord , there is a concerted and well financed disinformation push. Hoping this bus runs out of gas. #WHA77

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

In-kind or money in humanitarian emergencies? This new study by the @worldbank , @usaid and @wfp shows that cash transfers work best. Cash transfers are effective and give people the freedom, dignity and independence to take control of their own lives.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Uganda marks 105 days since the ebola virus (Sudan strain) outbreak and 33 days since the last confirmed case. The outbreak will soon be declared over if no new cases are identified. Vaccine trials will not go forward as there are no new eligible contacts to enrol.

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Ready to provide input to the #pandemicaccord ? The portal is open! ✔️Pepare your transcript for a 90-second video (about 75 words). ✔️Have an ID ready ✔️Register below 👇🏼 ✔️Record your message on the platform (you can practice) ✔️Upload!

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Nina Schwalbe

3 months

Excellent summary of the World Health Assembly resolutions on the Amendments to International Health (IHR) Regulations and the #PandemicAccord . Thank you, @kerrycullinan11 , for following the plot!

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'The World Has Won': New International Regulations To Protect Against Pandemics Finally Approved -...

After two years of intensive negotiations – including long nights this week – the World Health Assembly (WHA) finally passed amendments to the International

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

🔥Tomorrow morning, Sept 2, the UNGA is scheduled to debate and ideally adopt a resolution calling for a high-level meeting on pandemic preparedness and response - to be held no later than 'high-level week' at next year's UN General Assembly.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Wednesday was a wrap on the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body ( #INB3 ) for the #pandemictreaty . Some clear dividing lines for future negotiations 💊 IP and access 🟰 operationalizing equity 📖 definitions and terms 🖥 monitoring Also, some consensus 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

A tale of vaccine inequity. Testing vaccines in low-income communities but not making them available is unethical. In 2017, JYNNEOS studied the safety & effectiveness of its monkeypox vaccine among health workers in the DRC. Results are not yet available — nor is the vaccine.

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Nina Schwalbe

3 months

🎬It's a wrap. The Intergovernmental Negotiating Body for a #PandemicAccord is concluding its work and mandate. ⌛️Treaty negotiations were not completed. 📑The current draft of the text (as far as they got) will go to the World Health Assembly to decide the next steps.

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Nina Schwalbe

3 months

🏁After two+ years, today is the final day for #PandemicAccord Intergovernmental Negotiating Body. 🙋🏽‍♀️What next? 📝Either a weak text goes to WHA for approval or the current draft with yellow, green, and [brackets] goes to WHA for a decision to continue or stop negotiations.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

The case-fatality rate among suspected and confirmed Ebola patients in Uganda is nearly 50%. Since the outbreak began, 3867 contacts have been registered, of which over 30% have NOT completed the 21-day follow-up period, says WHO The epidemic is spread across the country.

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Nina Schwalbe

9 months

Existing vaccines offer 66-90% protection and are recommended for those at risk. Despite global attention as a public health emergency of international concern, only a few countries maintain vaccine stocks. That's just plain, not fair.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

"Jacinda has done an extraordinary job leading New Zealand through major crises delivering on a large social policy agenda aimed at rebuilding opportunity and fairness." Inspiring tribute from one great woman leader to another. One small country. Two exceptional role models.

@HelenClarkNZ

Helen Clark

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My statement on @jacindaardern 's resignation as #NewZealand 's Prime Minister.

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Nina Schwalbe

5 months

⏰As #PandemicAccord negotiations continue, we remind delegates: Without an explicit accountability mechanism built into the treaty, there’s NO way to assess if parties fulfill their commitments. We can’t rely on good faith. Our latest in @TheLancet .

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Nina Schwalbe

11 months

Thanks to @JennyLeiRavelo for excellent and perseverant coverage of the #UNGA79 and UN discussions on pandemic preparedness and response. Great article on the disappointment of the political declaration and on what comes next.

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Advocates say the UN pandemic meeting was a dud. What's next?

The U.N. high-level pandemic meeting served as a first test for bold action on pandemic preparedness. World leaders welcomed it. But to several global health advocates, it was a disappointment.

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

The drafting group of the International Negotiating Body (INB) for a #PandemicAccord is convening this week in Geneva. The meeting is closed with no public webcast. Although discussions are “informal”, the agenda is heavy. More in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Universal Health Coverage ( #UHCDay2022 ) is at the heart of health and security. It's key to equitably confronting the health challenges of today and preparing the systems for the emergencies of tomorrow. It's an imperative for today and a down payment for the future.

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

🚨 A new draft of the UNGA Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Political Declaration text was circulated today (a day earlier than expected). It's 58 pages, reflecting new text and edits from member states. Informal consultations take place in NY on 26-27 June.

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Nina Schwalbe

3 months

✅The International Health Regulations (IHR) amendments were agreed by the working group & tonight will be put forward to the World Health Assembly ( #WHA77 ) for approval. 🚧WHA will also discuss #PandemicAccord next steps, likely an extension to complete the work within a year.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Today in @statnews , I propose a way forward for vaccine equity and call for: ☑️A new contract with the pharmaceutical industry ☑️Doubling down on vaccine delivery ☑️Giving more weight to voices from low-income countries and the Global South

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Opinion: Leveraging its power and influence as an alliance and building on lessons learned, Gavi can get global vaccination back on track while shaping a new model to enable equitable global vaccination.

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Nina Schwalbe

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🚨 The working draft for the pandemic instrument being negotiated at WHO has just been released. The breadth of issues covered shows cognizance of the scale of the challenge (the "what") but there is little detail on actions (the "how"). Summary in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

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🙋🏽‍♀️Are we ready for the next pandemic? 🛑Definitely not! 📢Hear the latest report from @TheIndPanel co-chairs @HelenClarkNZ , @MaEllenSirleaf , and others on what is needed to change the trajectory. Tuesday 18 June, 1300-1415 CET. Register here:

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Nina Schwalbe

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🔥"Politicians of G7 countries must put aside vested industry interests." 💥"Heads of states and the INB might not see pandemic governance as a priority now, but it is fundamental to the success of any agreement." @TheLancet speaks truth to power.

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Reflections from yesterday’s high-level TB meeting at #UNGA78 ✅ Activist enthusiasm ( @StopTB brought in civil society) ❌ Lack of high-level presence (only 1 head of state and 1 deputy prime minister spoke) 💉 Focus on future vaccines (vs. effective treatment available now)

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Nina Schwalbe

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Wednesday, UN Member States received a new draft of the High-Level Political Declaration on Pandemic Preparedness and Response to be discussed next week in New York. It's a struggle to find much positive to say 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

🔥The UNGA just adopted a resolution calling for a high-level meeting on pandemic preparedness and response - to be held no later than 'high-level week' at next year's UN General Assembly. More than 100 countries co-sponsored the resolution. A strong sign of support!

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Nina Schwalbe

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🚨“There is no rational reason why vaccine manufacturers should be allowed to keep lifesaving manufacturing information secret in the face of an international public health emergency.” @SenSanders urges equity over profit in the #PandemicAccord

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

Tomorrow is the first informal consultation on the UN high-level meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response zero draft political declaration. Many countries are preparing block positions (Africa, EU, Can/Aust/NZ). Please post any readouts from the room 👇🏼

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Nina Schwalbe

11 months

🚨Update on the #PandemicAccord Today, the Co-Chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body ( #INB ) gave an update to “relevant stakeholders.” What did we learn? More in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

🚨 NEW report from Spark Street Advisors and @UNU_IIGH 🚨 WHO member states are negotiating a new legally binding pandemic accord for pandemic preparedness and response. That requires a commitment to accountability. Here is our proposal 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

4 months

🔥The #PandemicAccord co-chairs held a briefing to explain how they arrived at the proposed text and the working modalities of the 9th Intergovernmental Negotiating Boddy meeting (INB9). In short, they propose a “take it or leave it approach.” Details in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Today and tomorrow, the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) (WGIHR) will meet for the first time. The WGIHR is tasked with negotiating "targeted" amendments for discussion at the World Health Assembly in 2024. More in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Next week all eyes will look towards Geneva. Member states will meet at WHO to discuss a “conceptual draft zero” of a new #PandemicAccord . The need to include language on independent monitoring of state compliance is evidence-based and non-negotiable. 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

3 months

🦇There is a lot of discussion in the #PandemicAccord negotiations about "OneHealth". 🤷🏽Want to learn more about the issue? 📄 Please check out our briefer 👇🏼

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Nina Schwalbe

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Next week, in New York, the #UNGA78 will review three political declarations related to TB, HIV and pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR). Whether they will be adopted is anyone’s guess More in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

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Congratulation to @CarolynBertozzi for the @NobelPrize in chemistry! Amazing when the smartest person you knew in college is actually one of the smartest people in the world! She fought for women in science back then. Clearly she is still fighting (and won)!

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

What factors do shift attitudes? ✔️trust between patients and providers ✔️clarity about safety and efficacy ✔️honesty around side effects ✔️clarity around both community and individual benefits Incentives to providers may also help.

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

The UN Political Declaration on Pandemic Preparedness and Response was posted this week under a COVID-era "silence procedure." A long, dull read with few actual commitments. Member states had 72 hours to object (rumoured to have happened).

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

A recent study in @TheLancet confirms a high degree of protection and immunity against the monkeypox virus following vaccination with various smallpox vaccines. However, current smallpox vaccines are not optimized for outbreak response. Summary in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

So excited to be in UAE with Andrew Marshall and see John Kerry and US leadership at the @AtlanticCouncil Global Energy Forum. Setting the stage for COP28 and the critical intersections between pandemics, climate change mitigation and public health!

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Nina Schwalbe

7 months

⏰The clock is ticking on #PandemicTreaty negotiations, with many sticky topics still to unpack. @DrTedros warns of the erosion of trust caused by false information. 🗺It will take political will to drive it over the finish line. Read @bmj_latest for coverage.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

“The Global Community will only be as successful as the lowest common denominator. If we are too focused on consensus only, we will drive down the level of response.” A call for bold by action by @jacindaardern speaking to @HelenClarkNZ and @PandemicAction network at UNGA.

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

Interested in attending the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Preparedness and Response in New York this September? Here's the registration for the meeting - open now through June 19th!

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

🦠 The Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR) has just published proposed amendments. While the next steps are not yet outlined, the Working Group is due to submit a final report by January 2024. Summary in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Heading offline for a week. Hope others are doing the same. Wishing everyone everywhere some rest and relaxation. Happy holidays to all!

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Humbled to have met WHO's Dr. Janet Diaz. @diazjv led a weekly COVID-19 working group that brought together researchers and clinicians from around the world to share information, practices and experiences. She deserves a 🏅 for her work and the lives she helped save.

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Nina Schwalbe

5 months

🗺Countries are going to extra rounds of negotiations for the #PandemicAccord . I talked to @BBCJamesM on @BBCNewshour on why this matters. 🔥Bottom line: Nobody knows when the next pandemic will hit — this time we need to have a strong legal instrument to keep the world safe.

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

💥Deadly #cholera outbreak continues in Malawi. According to WHO, there have been nearly 37,000 cases and over 1200 associated deaths. Every distinct is affected. In the face of the deadliest cholera outbreak in the country’s history, vaccines are in (too) short supply. 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

6 months

🚨Will be in safer hands with a new #PandemicAccord ? 🛑Not without strong governance. 📝A treaty without a robust compliance mechanism built-in is simply a well-meaning piece of paper. Our Spark Street view in the @bmj_latest

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The new pandemic treaty: Are we in safer hands? Probably not

Independent monitoring of the pandemic treaty is a non-negotiable, write Nina Schwalbe, Elliot Hannon, and Susanna Lehtimaki Last week, a new draft of the pandemic treaty was released to member...

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Nina Schwalbe

7 months

🚨 @WHO has announced an informal briefing on the Pandemic Accord negotiations and International Health Regulations reform on Monday, Jan. 22, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm (CET). 📺The briefing will be public and streamed live on WHO's website. 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

The fact that Pfizer did not plan ahead on introducing its new vaccine for RSV in low-income countries should NOT be headline news. The real headline? Yet again, pharma ignores low-income countries. All the "hurdles" were foreseeable and avoidable. Shame on them 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

Over 1.5 million people still die annually of tuberculosis. @DrTedros calls for "strong leadership to get back on track". ✔️Restore, intensify and scale services ✔️Increase financing ✔️Develop new drugs, vaccines and diagnostics Final call. Time to #endTB . Now.

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

Seems it's a wrap. The UN High-Level Declaration on Pandemic Preparedness and Response is now final - what was posted last week under the silence procedure. No objections after all. Unfortunately, not the political lift hoped for.

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

The UN Political Declaration on Pandemic Preparedness and Response was posted this week under a COVID-era "silence procedure." A long, dull read with few actual commitments. Member states had 72 hours to object (rumoured to have happened).

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

🗓 In May, the UN will hold consultations to get input on the High-Level Meetings on Universal Health Coverage ( #UHC ) and Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPR) planned for September. Why do we need both? They are mutually reinforcing! More in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

1 year

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Body for a #PandemicAccord has its first draft! It contains a proposal for an "Implementation and Compliance Committee" (Chapter III, Articles 20-22). An improvement to previous drafts - but the devil is in the details (which are TBD). 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

10 months

📜 Negotiations began this week in Geneva on a new #PandemicAccord . 🌐In our new analysis for @GlobalHealthBMJ , we review the governance of international treaties. 🗝 We found that enforcement mechanisms are key to compliance. 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

2 years

💬 Want to comment on the design of a future medical countermeasures platform for pandemics (e.g. Act-A+)? WHO has released a document requesting input on the process. 🗓 But the document is already somewhat outdated. And the process seems well underway. More in this 🧵

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Nina Schwalbe

5 months

In a new @TheLancet study, @clarewenham and Liam Stout explain the legal weakness of WHO pandemic declarations ("PHEIC") in spurring national response. They conclude that instilling accountability will strengthen global health governance. Read more in

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