Reach works to promote the health of vulnerable populations by providing technical support to global efforts to prevent & control RHD. Co-founder of @RHDAction

Geneva, Switzerland
Joined March 2013
Don't miss the @globalarchorg virtual Summit happening 12-13 November 2024 - existing gaps in CHD and RHD care will be discussed alongside opportunities for collaboration based on current successes. Register here: shorturl.at/IFvzp
🌍🎤 We’re thrilled to announce the speakers for the Global ARCH Virtual Summit! Join us 12-13 November to learn from top experts & advocates in #CHD & #RHD. 🔗 Register: qrfy.io/r/cys4SEMA8V We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️ #HeartHealth #COHD #PatientAdvocacy
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Take a look at this year's Listen To My Heart event in Belo Horizonte, Brazil! This is the 3rd annual event, with educational stations about RHD, a platform to share their personal stories and interact with their providers in a relaxed setting: youtu.be/WBf-Jggufgo
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One year has already passed since we were on the ground with the #EveryHeartbeatMatters Pro Bono Corps team. Check out the video of the whole process and learn more about our programme and partners working in Brazil - youtu.be/jQmDBVZCPFY
Our #EveryHeartbeatMatters Pro Bono Corps is an initiative impacting the lives of underserved patients. ♥️ The team partnered with @ReachRHD on a trip to Brazil, where they shared important #HeartHealth knowledge in the community. Join us in thanking the team! #EdwardsGivesBack
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Throwback to the 2022 Listen To My Heart event held for the first time in Belo Horizonte, Brazil - youtu.be/hiPloDIkaqM Hear the stories of people living with and affected by rheumatic heart disease and get a glimpse into some of the engaging activities of the day!
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Our #EveryHeartbeatMatters Pro Bono Corps is an initiative impacting the lives of underserved patients. ♥️ The team partnered with @ReachRHD on a trip to Brazil, where they shared important #HeartHealth knowledge in the community. Join us in thanking the team! #EdwardsGivesBack
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The first PEN Plus Africa conference is just around the corner! For those who would like to join virtually, you can register here - shorturl.at/JLM79. The Heart Health Meetup is on 24th April at 17h30 EAT, sign up to receive the meeting link here - shorturl.at/kyC34
Are you ready for the 1st International Conference on PEN-Plus in Africa—#ICPPA2024? 🗓️ April 23-25, 2024 📍 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Get ready for impactful discussions in the fight against #NCDs! Learn more 👇🏿: afro.who.int/media-centre/ev… #PENPlus #EndingDiseaseinAfrica
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Watch Prof @lieslzuhlke on Episode 11 (12:10) of @escardio TV TODAY, speaking about Rheumatic Heart Disease, discussing the role of imaging techniques in diagnosis, disease management, and future research: bit.ly/3Pmj3nK
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Join us for the last session of the "Ask the Experts" webinar series on RHD. The webinar will focus on the Colours to Save Hearts Program in Mozambique, presented by Dr. Ana Olga Mocumbi, on February 22nd at 1pm EAT. Register here: bit.ly/3SBAS30
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A huge thank you to the @EdwardsLifesci Pro Bono Corps team who spent two weeks with us and our partners in Brazil - shorturl.at/cuDIW🫀 #ENDRHD
Our #EveryHeartbeatMatters Pro Bono Corps is an initiative impacting the lives of underserved patients. ♥️ The team partnered with @ReachRHD on a trip to Brazil, where they shared important #HeartHealth knowledge in the community. Join us in thanking the team! #EdwardsGivesBack
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Last week, the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease was held in Abu Dhabi. The event featured insightful presentations and lively discussions. Pictured are some of our partners from Brazil and Tanzania. The Congress united the global RHD community which pledged to #ENDRHD.
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One of the most valuable outcomes for partners of @EdwardsLifesci #EHM grant recipients is collaboration opportunities with others working to address the burden of #RHD in different countries. Thank you for the opportunity to share our work in #Rwanda @HaitiCardiac @emergency_ong @ReachRHD @worldheartfed #ENDRHD
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"This morning, I had palpitations. I was thinking whether I should let #RHDCongress know that I could not be on the panel. This is what we as patients with #RHD have to deal with." @GomanjuAnu grabs the attention of the entire room, stressing need to include patients & families.
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Today (29th September) is World Heart Day! Let's #UseHeart to amplify the message that Rheumatic Heart Disease is preventable! Seek care for a sore throat and know the signs and symptoms of rheumatic fever. #RHD #WorldHeartDay
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Please join us for the third talk of the IMPACT training webinar series where Prof @lieslzuhlke will speak on "The ASAP Program and Beyond: My RHD Journey". September 14th 13h00-13h30 EAT. Register here: bit.ly/3Z7Gg0G
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You have until the 17th of September to submit your late-breaking abstract for the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease! This is your opportunity to showcase your RHD research or program on a global stage and contribute to the #EndRHD goal - bit.ly/44QfBH2
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In South Africa, Rheumatic Fever Week (1-7 August) falls in Women's Month. This is a timely opportunity to raise awareness of the disease's impact on women and encourage those affected to protect their health: shorturl.at/fgEQZ #RheumaticFeverWeek #RHD
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Please join our second Ask the Expert #webinar featuring Professor Andrew Steer on 'Localization of Research: Generating High-Quality Data to Inform Local and Global Practice Policy'. June 22nd, 2023, from 1:00 – 1:30pm EAT. Register: bit.ly/3JlHmiq #RHD
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📣 Abstract submissions are OPEN for the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease, taking place in Abu Dhabi on 2-4 Nov! Share your research on streptococcal vaccines, pathogenesis, clinical management and more on a global stage 🌏🌍🌎 Learn more: worldcongressonrhd.org
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At the end of April Reach attended the @EdwardsLifesci Every Heartbeat Matters Summit in Irvine, California. Read about it here - bit.ly/3AUsN0J
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