Social entrepreneur, global health doc, teacher, speaker, dad, etc. Former ED @SkollCentre, Oxford. Co-founder @ughe_org. AKA Dr Jesus. Tweets my own
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Peter Drobac retweeted
Crucible isn’t just a school, it’s a launchpad for Zambia’s brightest minds.
Are you ready to lead?
👉 Apply for the 2026 cohort today crucible.classe365.com/form/…
#CrucibleLusaka #LeadTomorrow #ZambiaLeadership #EducationForImpact
Peter Drobac retweeted
The Lancet and colonialism: past, present, and future thelancet.com/journals/lance…
Please read our brief look @TheLancet's past, what it says about its present, & might about its future.
"Influence unfairly accumulated through colonialism must be redirected to egalitarian purposes."
I love this from @NYCHealthCommr @ashvasnyc: a moonshot for longer, healthier lives. Provocative, smart reframing of our healthcare systems that warrants exploration. nytimes.com/2024/03/25/opini…
Peter Drobac retweeted
Following #SARSCoV2 infection, Covid vaccination *markedly reduced* blood clots, heart attacks, heart failure, stroke and other adverse cardiovascular outcomes, as seen from over 20 million people, about half of whom were vaccinated
heart.bmj.com/content/early/… @bmj_latest
I thought RFK Jr was a smug villain with a loose grip on reality. But maybe this is all performance art? nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/po…
Peter Drobac retweeted
1/n Trump Getting DESTROYED on Truth Social Over His Vaccine Post - @MeidasTouch
To help people understand this phenomenon, it might be useful to look at each of the three major waves of COVID disinformation from 2020-2024. Will break it down…
meidastouch.com/news/trump-g…
Peter Drobac retweeted
📣 Calling all #CUGH2024 attendees: Join @ughe_org and #Exemplars for our co-hosted event where we'll discuss #UHC in Africa and progress in reducing #U5M across the globe. @agnesbinagwaho
📅 9 Mar. (09:00 PST)
Peter Drobac retweeted
NEW: A study has found that hospitals that are privatised typically deliver worse quality care after converting from public ownership.
Researchers analysed 13 long-term studies from different high-income countries such as England, Germany, South Korea and the USA.
More info⬇️
I like the term “dishabituation entrepreneurs” (autocorrect seems to like it less)
We need more of them right now nytimes.com/2024/02/25/opini…
Peter Drobac retweeted
📢 Calling all African researchers!
The 2024/25 #AfOxVisitingFellowship at @UniofOxford is open for applications. Develop new collaborations and grow your networks.
🌍 Open to all disciplines!
Apply now! ow.ly/ssaa50QGGve
#ResearchOpportunity
ALT The image is an advertisement for the AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme, showing a woman presenting at a lectern with the announcement "Applications Now Open" and the website "www.afox.ox.ac.uk". University of Oxford and Africa Oxford Initiative logos are included.
Peter Drobac retweeted
1/n Measles needs to be taken seriously. It is among the most contagious viruses we know of + unvaccinated child has a high risk of contracting it during an outbreak. In such case that child has 20% likelihood of hospitalization, and also risks deafness, pneumonia, encephalitis – at Houston, TX
Peter Drobac retweeted
Wonderful news that the @UniofOxford @OxfordSBS @OxfordMBA has been voted #No1 in the world by @FT for Gender Parity.
With a 2023/24 cohort of:
334 students
51% female
97% international
63 nationalities …possibly the most #Diverse MBA in the world
🌎 👍👏
#Gender
#Diversity
Great profile of an #Oxford legend. Proud to work with Lionel Tarassenko at @ReubenCollege
oxford.shorthandstories.com/…
One of these two countries has a functioning, capable government.
The other is the UK.
Rwanda president: efforts to implement asylum plan cannot ‘drag on’ theguardian.com/uk-news/2024…
Wonderful opportunity to build on an extraordinary legacy
The Atlantic Institute is seeking a new Executive Director, who will lead and implement a new strategy for the next phase of the Institute as it explores self-sustaining community-led practices and approaches.
👉 Find out more and apply by Jan. 29: candidates.perrettlaver.com/…
Peter Drobac retweeted
The Atlantic Institute is seeking a new Executive Director, who will lead and implement a new strategy for the next phase of the Institute as it explores self-sustaining community-led practices and approaches.
👉 Find out more and apply by Jan. 29: candidates.perrettlaver.com/…
We are working with The Atlantic Institute to #recruit its Executive Director.
The Atlantic Institute accelerates the eradication of inequities for fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies.
Ready to take your next #leadership role? Apply here: bit.ly/3vulCNy
