“We are deeply concerned that the proposed structural changes at WHO risk stalling — or even reversing — progress on strengthening and investing in the nursing and health workforce,”
Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses
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🌍NCDs cause 70% of deaths globally - straining health systems & workforce, especially in Africa. Our new paper highlights highlights key workforce challenges & strategic priorities ahead of the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting. 🩺❤️
Read the paper here🔗https://bit.ly/4kiTf8x
"The #NHS is a global institution in its people, in its practices & in the example it sets... a trusted force for health & progress worldwide." #NHS77 #ExpertsInOurMidst #globalNHS #HealthPartnerships
www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/77-years-of-...
Our second paper dives into the vital role of diaspora NHS staff connecting UK & African health systems - shaping policy, supporting equity, and strengthening health services. 🌍🤝
This paper outlines how and why we must support them.
Read it below👇
🔗https://bit.ly/4kiTf8x
'We need a new narrative on #UKaid — but it still comes down to the money.' Grateful to @bondngo.bsky.social for amplifying my message to the UK Government. www.bond.org.uk/news/2025/07... #GlobalHealth #HealthSecurity #HealthPartnerships #globalNHS
'Spending review boosts NHS funding but slashes #UKaid.' The welcome/unwelcome headline in @globalhealthpart.bsky.social newsletter this month #HealthPartnerships #QualityUHC #globalNHS #ExpertsInOurMidst mailchi.mp/thet/your-gl...
Strong criticism at the #Ff4D CSO forum on the way communities have been excluded and shut out of formal meetings for the Seville declaration; we know from decades of the HIV response that community leadership is essential if we want to advance international development.
#NothingForUsWithoutUs
👏 So important.👇 Fantastic opportunity to learn more about @globalhealthpart.bsky.social recent study on #healthworker #wellbeing with 4000 health workers across #Kenya, #Nigeria and #Ghana under the #UK DHSC Global Health Workforce Programme. Thank you @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social
🚨NHS-WHO Working for Health Seminar alert:
🩺 Our Duty of Care: Protecting Mental Health and Preventing Burnout in Health and Care Workers
📅 Thursday 17th July 2025
🕒 12:00 – 13:00 (CET)
✍️ www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-m...
Yesterday at #WHA78, we hosted a key event on strengthening bilateral agreements on health worker migration.
Health workers are national assets. Ethical, inclusive agreements can protect rights & strengthen systems.
Thanks to all who joined & to Novartis for supporting!
“We must begin with an honest assessment of how the UK benefits from being globally engaged in health.” This is, amongst other things, my response to Minister Minister Chapman’s evidence to IDC last week. @fcdo-answers.bsky.social @dhsc-answers.bsky.social #UKAid #HealthPartnerships #globalNHS
Many @globalhealthpart.bsky.social stars at #WHA78. Here’s one of them, @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social, talking at the occupational health reception about our research into #healthworker well-being, part of our broader #GHWP collaboration.
Exciting to see @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social open our #WHA78 side event with @who.int, exploring how to strengthen bilateral agreements on #healthworker migration. This builds on #UKAfricaHealthSummit discussions in March & some of @globalhealthpart.bsky.social thought leadership around diaspora
“Everyone is a #HealthCareWorker..”
Let’s get behind this weeks’ #WHA78 #HealthWorkforce agenda and invest in health #Jobs, #Education and #DecentWork for our health, wellbeing and economies
#Working4Health
@globalhealthpart.bsky.social @bensimms65.bsky.social
Very excited that @globalhealthpart.bsky.social is collaborating with @ukgovernment.bsky.social on this side event at #WHA78. It is time to move beyond old notions of #Aid to realise the full potential of mutually beneficial & equitable #HealthPartnerships. Join us! #QualityUHC #globalNHS
Today, @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social launched the #APPG on #GlobalHealth & Security, assembling an impressive field of officers including Lauren Sullivan MP, Lord Oates & Baroness Sugg. My thanks to @globalhealthpart.bsky.social colleague @jonathonfoster.bsky.social for his work to support this.
Terrific #NHS led session exploring the power of #partnerships to unlock bi-directional learning, impact and efficiencies through the #HealthWorkforce
Country-driven, with women leading at the forefront:
True mutual benefits for all countries, in times of scarce resources
💬 What if healthcare was built on human connection - not just systems?
☝️The question at the heart of the WHO Global Webinar Series on Community Engagement, co-hosted by us!
📺Watch the April webinar here: bit.ly/42t4GVD
🔗Join the Community of Practice: bit.ly/4cOI4m
Aid cuts could have ‘pandemic-like effects’ on maternal deaths, @who.int warns
Loss of funding could undo progress in reducing deaths in pregnancy and childbirth, especially in war zones, says UN
@katlay.bsky.social ✍️
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Thank you Honourable Minister Mekdes Daba for engaging with my @globalhealthpart.bsky.social colleagues to celebrate Ethiopia-UK #HealthPartnerships today. 🇪🇹🤲🇬🇧 #globalNHS #QualityUHC
🗣️ “Diaspora professionals already strengthen health systems in the UK & countries of heritage—imagine what they could achieve if the system worked with them, not against them.”
☝️Words from @bensimms65.bsky.social in @hsj.co.uk on uplifting diaspora health workers.
📖 Read more ⤵️ 🔗
bit.ly/3Y9J7qn
Given the catastrophic decision-making here in the UK & in the US, may I humbly suggest that there is only one thing to do this weekend? Book your ticket to the #UKAfricaHealthSummit!
Now, more than ever, it feels essential to convene & be inspired. www.uk-africahealthsummit.org
20 sessions. 96 speakers. The 2025 #UKAfricaHealthSummit. March 18th/19th. Join us!
Taking place at Royal College of Physicians, with satellite across London, and organised by my wonderful colleagues @globalhealthpart.bsky.social
#HealthPartnerships #globalNHS #UHC www.uk-africahealthsummit.org/
'Global cuts, local consequences: Why the @NHSuk needs international aid.'
The NHS runs on global talent. And when Britain pulls away from the world, the world pulls away from Britain.
#UKAid #UHC #HealthPartnerships
www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/global-cuts-...
With South Africa’s 🇿🇦presidency of the G20 now up an running, 2025 is a huge opportunity to showcase Africa’s leading role in the future of global health 🌍
Join next weeks’ convo
#UKAfricaHealthSummit
#Working4Health
#HealthForAll
Super interesting session on health worker wellbeing at #GHWP learning & sharing event. Strong recognition that health workers need support to look after their own health and need to know that “we care about you”.
@globalhealthpart.bsky.social
@margaretcaffrey.bsky.social
#healthworkers #UHC2030
We’re excited to be hosting the #GHWP Sharing & Learning event in Abuja tomorrow, where we'll be celebrating the #GHWP Health Partnerships' achievements, hearing from National Stakeholders on #HSS, and sharing learnings from the prog in Nigeria! 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬
Stay tuned for updates
📖🔗https://bit.ly/4gFvlCm
“It is all our wish that we will have the health personnel to take care of us”. A great reminder of why investing in the health workforce is so important at the start of the Nigeria learning & sharing event.
@globalhealthpart.bsky.social @bensimms65.bsky.social @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social
The wonderful Team @globalhealthpart.bsky.social here in Harare, drawn from Zimbabwe, Zambia & the UK to support #UKZHPP. A fabulous day of discussions celebrating #healthpartnerships #globalNHS. Particular thanks to @margaretcaffrey.bsky.social for her expert guidance.
Full house here today in Harare as #HealthPartnerships embark on a very exciting journey to support #Healthworkforce strengthening in Zimbabwe.
