Advocacy+campaigns consultant on global hunger & health with @eleanorcrookfdn @pandemicactionnetwork; ex-@gatesfoundation@peacechild,
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Important thread on @covidinquiryuk - the cycle of panic and neglect shouldn’t be allowed to continue @PandemicAction
As the @covidinquiryuk Test, Trace, and Isolate Module comes to a close today, here is a look at some of the shocking evidence we have heard so far.
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Zander Woollcombe retweeted
For Britain, Sudan crisis is not just a humanitarian emergency.
Excellent article in @thetimes about why we should take Sudan seriously on the anniversary of the crisis from Former Chief of the Defence Staff, Jock Stirrup.
thetimes.com/comment/columni…
The unforeseen impact of #ukaid cuts are likely to be more damaging than the government realises - health security is an important part of security!
Deep and sudden cuts to aid will create huge problems for the delivery of vital health services, humanitarian assistance, and programmes to deal with the impact of conflict and climate change.
It doesn't have to be this way.
Email your MP now: act.one.org/letter/protect-u…
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Timely piece by @nschwalbe highlighting the critical importance of securing a #pandemicagreement in next week’s negotiations ahead of the WHO World Health Assembly in May.
In this @Telegraph opinion, I explain why states must call upon their collective strength to get the #PandemicTreaty over the line.
What's at stake?
The loss to our collective health and sense of common purpose.
bit.ly/4jbBR5u
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Zander Woollcombe retweeted
We have published a letter from the new Development Minister, @JennyChapman, outlining the Government's initial preparations for the reduction in UK aid spending from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI by 2027.
Read the letter👇
Zander Woollcombe retweeted
It is with sadness that I have had to tender my resignation as Minister for International Development and for Women and Equalities.
While I disagree with the ODA decision, I continue to support the government and its determination to deliver the change our country needs.
Zander Woollcombe retweeted
Why Anneliese Dodds' resignation is a warning to Keir Starmer on multiple fronts – excellent snap analysis by @AndrewMarr9. newstatesman.com/politics/la…
Zander Woollcombe retweeted
Starmer in 2021: No Prime Minister should cut foreign aid.
Starmer in 2025: I'm cutting foreign aid.
Zander Woollcombe retweeted
The government’s decision to cut aid to unprecedentedly low levels is short-sighted and damaging. Increasing defence spending is right, but doing so at the expense of health and security risks to the UK, on the backs of the world’s poorest is, plain and simply, wrong.
Zander Woollcombe retweeted
UK: Cutting aid will not balance the books, it will cost lives one.org/press/uk-aid-cuts/
Fascinating first day at the 4th #AMR Ministerial in #jeddah. Great to be representing @PandemicAction as we explore links between #pandemics & #AMR
“The challenges of #AMR mirror the challenges of #pandemicPPR; many of the solutions are intrinsically interlinked. By bringing networks together, we can drive common and integrated solutions to advance both and global health resilience.”
Read more 👇🏾
pandemicactionnetwork.org/ne…
Great event from @malarianomoreuk highlighting the importance of U.K. leadership on #malaria and @GlobalFund
“The war against malaria can be won but it’s up to us.”
@JoyPhumaphi_ makes a powerful call to action to reach #zeromalaria this morning. Great job by @malarianomoreuk
We’re proud to support @ONECampaign - let’s secure the funds for @gavi and @GlobalFund and get the job done!
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Zander Woollcombe retweeted
Here is @AnnelieseDodds on UKs outrageous level of aid going on domestic refugee costs “The level is too high and we are bearing down on it” - how about a cap of o more than 10% like the Netherlands? Or taking it out of aid altogether? @romilly_bond @AidAlliance_ @ONECampaign
Glad to be here to hear @AnnelieseDodds lay out her #development priorities @ChathamHouse - “Britain is back”
From 2002 to 2020, increases in health financing have contributed to progress in global health. Since COVID, financing has stalled, coinciding with slower progress. With financing expected to flatline, progress remains at risk. gates.ly/2024GKReportIntro #Goalkeepers2030
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@IPPR @LaylaMoran @markpack @pollymackenzie discussing how @LibDems will maximise their influence in Parliament as a constructive opposition. Pushing government on nhs/social care, cost of living & sewage
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