Africa Director at @gatesfoundation.
Seattle, Washington
Joined February 2011
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Paulin Basinga retweeted
Despite challenges, hope remains! 💡
Today’s conversation with @BillGates will explore how innovative solutions and strengthened partnerships can tackle malnutrition, improve healthcare, and accelerate progress in Nigeria.
Let’s listen, learn, and build a brighter future together. 🌍 #NutriVision2024
Follow the conversation with Bill here: online.africa.com/nutrivisio…
Paulin Basinga retweeted
Boosting youth #skills is essential for creating opportunities and promoting sustainable development.
For World #YouthSkillsDay, discover Nchimunya's inspiring journey with @timbuktooAfrica and how he is revolutionizing small-holder farming.
Paulin Basinga retweeted
From Zambia to Nigeria, African entrepreneurs are transforming the agriculture landscape. It’s so great to see these success stories highlighted, emphasizing the power of agriculture in driving economic growth and sustainability across the continent.
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Paulin Basinga retweeted
Eradicating malaria is possible with robust and sustained investment.
A new report by @MalariaNoMore & @endmalaria shows how investing in malaria elimination will save millions of lives, grow African economies, & strengthen health security. Read more: bloom.bg/3VwaaLT
Paulin Basinga retweeted
Nourishing roots: Why women’s health matters for all.
Preventable maternal deaths remains a grave issue in Sub-Saharan Africa. Stronger healthcare systems can save the lives of mothers to nurture their offsprings. Now is the time to invest in reproductive and maternal services through quality health systems. In addition to addressing broader determinants such as education and empowerment of girls and women, good nutrition for adolescents, children, pregnant and lactating mothers, as well as improving awareness of preventable causes of maternal deaths.
Read below the op-ed I co-authored with my brother Prof @ProfessorSow, former Minister of Health for Mali and currently director general of Mali’s Center for Vaccine Development CVD-M @CVDMali
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Paulin Basinga retweeted
🌍New analysis shows investing in ending #malaria will save millions of lives, grow African economies, and boost trade for #G7 countries. G7 leaders should invest in the @globalfund and @gavi to get the malaria fight back on track. Find out more 👉bit.ly/3wNvmDD
Paulin Basinga retweeted
The impact of climate change on NTDs and malaria will be profound.
Yet a new review from @WHO and @RLMglobalhealth warns these diseases are typically overlooked in existing research—as are the communities worst-affected. Read more: bit.ly/3XlJkrh
Paulin Basinga retweeted
One dose of the HPV vaccine 🤝 millions of lives saved.
Just one dose of the #HPV vaccine can protect against cervical cancer. Learn more: gates.ly/45aYAZy
Paulin Basinga retweeted
At #WHA77, the @GatesFoundation reaffirmed its commitment to financing vaccine availability for everyone through continued support of @GAVI. With dynamic young leaders like Mirriam keeping us accountable, I'm optimistic that people everywhere will receive the vaccines they need.
Paulin Basinga retweeted
Closing the gender gap in agrifood systems isn't just crucial for women and families, it's essential for our entire economy.
Let's invest in policies and programs that uplift rural women and pave the way for a stronger, fairer future.
#SustainableAgriculture 🌱💪
Paulin Basinga retweeted
Sub-Saharan Africa bears 24% of the global disease burden with only 3% of the world's health workers based in Africa. The urgency is clear. But so is our determination.
@AfricaCDC is proud to stand with leaders at the Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum as we work towards equitable health systems for all Africans. #HealthEquity #InvestInHealth
Paulin Basinga retweeted
By investing in midwifery training and services–and scaling midwifery-delivered care–we could save 4.3M women and newborns annually by 2035.
Ahead of International Day of the Midwife, we’re celebrating the impact and dedication of midwives around the world. #IDM2024
Paulin Basinga retweeted
New @WHO data shows that measles cases nearly doubled from 2022-2023. Fortunately, we have tools to stop the spread.
Organizations like @Gavi are working with partners to strengthen routine immunization around the🌎and get people the vaccines they need. n.pr/4a5GXvl
Paulin Basinga retweeted
50 years ago, the Expanded Programme on Immunization was launched to protect children against diseases like tuberculosis, diphtheria, polio, and measles.
Today, it has expanded to include 13 universally recommended vaccines that protect people across all stages of life.
#AVW2024
Paulin Basinga retweeted
Last week I reconnected with our incredible @gatesfoundation staff and partners in Ethiopia. Their tremendous work driving progress left me feeling energized & ready to further our mission to ensure everyone can reach their full potential. Until next time! 🇪🇹
Paulin Basinga retweeted
Tuberculosis is a curable and preventable infectious disease. And yet, 1.3 million people died from it in 2022.
Developing a new vaccine would save millions of lives.
That’s why we partnered with the @gatesfoundation to fund the M72 vaccine trial ⤵️
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Paulin Basinga retweeted
I recently traveled to South Africa 🇿🇦 to meet @gatesfoundation partners and grantees.
I wrote about my time there in this piece on LinkedIn ⬇️:
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Paulin Basinga retweeted
#DidYouKnow? Vaccinating as many children as possible is critical to #EndPolio.
📢 This, #AVW2024, remember to vaccinate your children!
Here’s everything you need to know about the #nOPV2 oral #polio vaccine👇🏿
#AVW2024
#ViralFactsAfrica
@viralfacts
Paulin Basinga retweeted
Pleased to welcome Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and his team today. BMGF’s vital support in agriculture, health, nutrition, inclusive financial systems and other areas is invaluable to Ethiopia's development. Looking forward to strengthened partnerships ahead and other areas of cooperation!
Paulin Basinga retweeted
I want to thank the entire @gatesfoundation Ethiopia team for their warm welcome this week and even more for the work they do every day to drive progress in the country. I know that under the leadership of @HDTadesse & @pbasinga, the possibilities for progress are limitless.
