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Passionate about development and reducing malnutrition

Zambia
Joined October 2017
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L’Afrique a besoin de partenariats, pas de sanctions. De solidarité, pas de stigmatisation. Aujourd’hui, j’exprime mon plein soutien au Gouvernement et au peuple kényans. Le Kenya fait preuve de leadership, de transparence et de détermination face à Ebola. Cinq patients peuvent aujourd’hui quitter leur structure de prise en charge après des tests PCR négatifs, tandis que 46 personnes ont achevé leur période de quarantaine de 21 jours. Ces résultats sont encourageants et témoignent du travail remarquable des équipes de santé kényanes. J’appelle nos partenaires d’Arabie saoudite à réexaminer de toute urgence et à lever les restrictions de voyage injustifiées imposées au Kenya. L’Arabie saoudite est un ami et un partenaire de longue date de l’Afrique. Je suis convaincu que le dialogue, la science et le respect mutuel nous permettront d’avancer ensemble. Les mêmes principes de santé publique doivent s’appliquer à tous les pays, en Afrique, en Europe et partout ailleurs. La transparence mérite notre soutien et notre solidarité. Notre priorité commune est claire : interrompre la transmission, protéger les populations et mobiliser les ressources nécessaires pour permettre aux pays africains de faire face aux épidémies. La sécurité sanitaire doit unir les nations, et non les diviser. Retrouvez ma déclaration complète : africacdc.org/news-item/afri… @AfricaCDC @MOH_Kenya @WHO @WHOAFRO @_AfricanUnion @SaudiMOH @RFI #AfricaCDC #Kenya #Ebola #SécuritéSanitaire
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I am thrilled that @AfricaCDC together with @WHO and the Member States at #CPHIA2023 have launched the strategic plan to strengthen Public Health Emergency Operations Centres #PHEOC. This is in pursuit of our shared commitment to establish a minimum of 90% coverage of operational #PHEOCs in Member States within Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean Region. We also had engagements on the Joint Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Plan #JEAP which will unite all Member States on the continent in their response to emergencies. #BreakingBarriers.
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At #CPHIA2023 I spoke about the importance of women’s representation in leadership positions in #Africa and globally. Women play a critical role in all stages of life to ensure the #health of our populations and carry the burden of most of the unpaid care and domestic work.
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Congratulations to Zambia🇿🇲 on the launch of the National Adaptation Plan, making 🇿🇲 the 19th country on the continent to articulate plans for climate adaptation across key sectors. A fantastic achievement to proudly bring to #COP28 in December. @ZambiaMGEE @UNFCCC @wwfzambia
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At the first UK-AU High Level Dialogue, 🇬🇧 announced £3 million for Africa CDC-WHO AFRO’s collaboration under the Joint Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Plan to enhance the continent’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to health emergencies @AfricaCDC @WHOAFRO
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Celebrating some Strong African Women at the #AfricanUnion #FoundingMothers #PanAfricanWomensOrganisation
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Building capacity for nutrition. Growing children and the nation. #SUNII
Support to nutrition and agriculture students at the ⁦⁦University of Zambia has been one avenue ⁦@CSOSUN⁩ has been using to create a pool of young advocates. Had an opportunity to give a speech on behalf of all sponsors. ⁦@MC_ZanacoCEO⁩ ⁦@MusikaZambia⁩
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Support to nutrition and agriculture students at the ⁦⁦University of Zambia has been one avenue ⁦@CSOSUN⁩ has been using to create a pool of young advocates. Had an opportunity to give a speech on behalf of all sponsors. ⁦@MC_ZanacoCEO⁩ ⁦@MusikaZambia⁩
We will always remember Webson.
Today we celebrated the life & memory of our departed colleague & friend Webson Chilomo by opening a new space at the heart of @UKinZambia dedicated in his name. Grateful in particular to Webson's family who joined us for this special occasion.
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The Constituency Development Committee in Rufunsa is designing solutions to climate related food systems challenges, for better nutrition outcomes. #CDF4Nutrition ⁦#VCA ⁦@hivosrosa⁩ ⁦@SilkeSeco⁩ ⁦@SteveBeel⁩ ⁦@GaryNkombo1⁩ ⁦@wchilufya⁩
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People with albinism continue to suffer serious human rights violations and are the targets of stigma, discrimination & violence. On #AlbinismDay and every day, people with albinism have my full solidarity. I call on countries to ensure that their rights are respected.
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Helped to launch #COMESA's digital balance sheet for regional food stocks. New system one of many ways UK is supporting African govts increase food trade, build long-term resilience & recover from supply chain disruptions & price hikes caused by #Covid & Russia's war in Ukraine. – at Lusaka, Zambia
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When #adolescentgirls fall pregnant, they drop out of school, this reduces the opportunities to actualize their full potential. Here is how @UKinZambia, @UNFPAZambia & its partners are reclaiming the potential and dignity of adolescent girls in Zambia. bit.ly/3DNXuWb
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It's been the privilege of my 2.5 years in Zambia to have had the opportunity to spend time with RB and his family. Always warmth, a smile, a helping hand whatever the circumstances. His life touched so many. Zambia has lost a true statesman. The UK has lost a true friend.
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The world must #StandWithUkriane
Flying the Ukrainian flag 🇺🇦 from the British High Commission in #Zambia #StandWithUkraine
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An honour to plant two trees with children from the Bauleni Special Needs School yesterday. #ClimateConnect with the British Council
Great to join the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Women and Girls. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
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An honour to meet Hon. @S_Musokotwane and discuss our programme of cooperation in #Zambia and how @unicefzambia with partners can further support decentralised public financial management, analytical work & more public expenditure reviews including for #education and #nutrition
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Such an inspiring conversation with Hon Minister of Health @SylviaTMasebo today. Discussed ongoing & future cooperation incl. on vaccine & commodity security #COVID19, tackling malnutrition, reducing neonatal mortality, promoting #ECD & strengthening community health approaches
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