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PATH @path.org · 33m

In underserved regions of India, many #RuralWomen lack access to quality #MaternalHealth care. With USAID funding, PATH improved services in 280+ facilities and trained 4,200 health workers—reaching 500K women in 2024.

The result: earlier care, safer births & better risk detection ✅ #RuralWomensDay

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Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement @scalingupnutrition.org · 5h

This #WorldFoodDay we’re reminded that food is our future, but it must deliver good #nutrition.

Building a food & nutrition-secure world means acting hand in hand, across borders, sectors & generations.

Together, we can #PowerTheChange.

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PATH @path.org · 2d

The message at #WHS2025 is clear: addressing health impacts of climate change requires bold digital solutions. We partnered w/@who.int, @wmo-global.bsky.social, @wellcometrust.bsky.social & Rockefeller Foundation on a resource spotlighting open-source tools for #ClimatexHealth action: bit.ly/4nN84mh

Cover of the new Global Goods Guidebook Climate Services for Health Annex, with the subtitle "Harnessing digital solutions for climate-resilient communities."

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PATH @path.org · 6d

In #Ukraine, pregnant women & new mothers face emotional strain with limited support. PATH integrated mental health into maternal care: training health workers to recognize & address perinatal depression, while offering peer groups & workshops for mothers.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

PATH @path.org · 7d

Many people with tuberculosis experience depression & anxiety. In #Myanmar, we partnered w/ Myanmar Health Assistant Association & Stop TB to equip health workers with the tools they need to support patients physically, mentally, and emotionally: https://bit.ly/4nOln5W

#WorldMentalHealthDay

A people-centered approach to mental health care for people with TB

Tuberculosis (TB) is not just a physical disease. It also affects the mental and emotional well-being of people living with TB and their families. Addressing TB effectively demands a holistic, people-...

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PATH @path.org · 7d

We're proud to partner with @unitaid.bsky.social and US Pharmacopeia to advance health manufacturing in Africa.

Tomorrow at #AHMTEC2025, we'll unveil the #MADEinAfrica project with Africa CDC and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD. Stay tuned!

Unitaid @unitaid.bsky.social · 8d

We invite all participants at AHMTEC2025 to join us tomorrow as Unitaid, US Pharmacopeia (USP) and @path.org unveil our US$50M regional manufacturing portfolio which features MedSuRe Africa and MADE in Africa, and strengthens local manufacturing & advances a more self-reliant Africa.

PATH @path.org · 9d

Congratulations to Helen Clark on her appointment as @gavi.org Board Chair! Helen will succeed José Manuel Barroso, who has served as Chair since 2021.

Thank you both for your leadership. #VaccinesWork

Gavi @gavi.org · 10d

BREAKING: Helen Clark has been appointed as Gavi’s next Board Chair, beginning her tenure in January 2026.

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PATH @path.org · 13d

Sub-Saharan Africa was once ravaged by meningitis A, a bacterial infection causing paralysis & death. Then, PATH & partners created a low-cost vaccine. Now MenAfriVac protects 400+ million Africans, and meningitis A outbreaks have been virtually eliminated.

#WorldMeningitisDay

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PATH @path.org · 14d

Oxygen is a lifesaving treatment, but reliable access remains inadequate across the globe, especially in LMICs.

On #WorldOxygenDay, we're shining a light on 4 missing pieces 🧩 to help achieve universal #OxygenAccess: https://bit.ly/4o6z2p3

#InvestInOxygen @unitaid.bsky.social @unicef.org @who.int

A graphic titled "Missing pieces toward universal oxygen access," showing four puzzle pieces: Oxygen for noncommunicable diseases, Oxygen for newborn care, Oxygen for pandemic preparedness, and Oxygen innovations. The hashtag #InvestInOxygen is in the bottom right corner.

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PATH @path.org · 14d

What if we never lost track of a child’s vaccination record again? In Zambia’s remote villages, a PATH-led #DigitalHealth initiative ensures every dose is recorded & no child is overlooked.

📱 See how smartphone technology is improving rural health care in Africa: https://bit.ly/4fNh3ks

From paper to digital: Reinventing Zambia's community health care efficiency

A PATH-led initiative is revolutionizing rural Zambia's health care, equipping community health workers with digital tools to track critical vaccinations and ensure that no child is left behind.

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PATH @path.org · 15d

Every child deserves access to lifesaving vaccines—no matter who they are or where they live. With funding from @gavi.org & technical support from PATH, 25 Ugandan civil society organizations are helping to reach more children with vaccines.

Read more: bit.ly/4mD5kGS

#VaccinesWork

In Uganda, local partners step up for immunization

With funding from Gavi and support from PATH, 25 civil society organizations are helping reach more children with lifesaving vaccines.

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Global Health Technologies Coalition (GHTC) @ghtcoalition.org · 16d

35 years since the World Summit for Children, we're taking a look at lifesaving technologies and new tools in the pipeline that could improve children's health even more, like new vaccines for diarrheal disease from @path.org @defeatdd.bsky.social

www.ghtcoalition.org/blog/thirty-...

Thirty-five years on from the UN World Summit on Children, where are we on children’s health?

In recognition of the 35th anniversary of the World Summit for Children, we're spotlighting innovative technologies rolled out since 1990 that have transformed children's health around the world and n...

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PATH @path.org · 16d

#GlobalHealth has seen remarkable progress in the past 3 decades. But drastic cuts in health financing risk undoing these gains.

In @thinkglobalhealth.org, PATH's Neeraj Jain & Amref's Githinji Gitahi outline how new financing models can future-proof UHC: www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/inno...

Innovative Financing to Future-Proof Universal Health Coverage | Think Global Health

New financing models should invest in people-centered systems rooted in equity, prevention, and community leadership

www.thinkglobalhealth.org

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PATH @path.org · 21d

The global burden of chronic respiratory diseases is rising, & many who require #oxygen to manage their illness don't have access to it.

As world leaders gather for #UNGA80 HLM on NCDs, #GO2AL calls for urgent action to address this overlooked treatment ➡️ https://bit.ly/48A1yL0

Global Oxygen Alliance graphic with text that reads: "480 million people are affected by chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and others. This includes 96 million children under 15."

PATH @path.org · 21d

Donors and other global partners at today's #UNGA80 HLM on NCDs have a role to play in supporting LMICs to improve access to high-quality oxygen therapy and reduce the overall burden from chronic respiratory diseases.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KspXYV

#InvestInOxygen #GO2AL

Infographic titled "What can be done to address oxygen access for NCDs in LMIC?" with three sections. On the left, "Prioritization of oxygen as part of policies and funding," includes bullet points about aligning with national health goals and ensuring equitable access through investments. In the middle, "Thoughtful use of oxygen at health facilities and at home," highlighting the maintenance of a mix of sustainable power sources and guidelines for patient-centric care. On the right, "Stronger data systems for informed decision-making," advocates for more complete data on chronic respiratory diseases and emphasizes the use of high-quality data for cost-effectiveness. Icons include a globe, a home, and a data dashboard.

PATH @path.org · 21d

Mental health care is a core component of #HealthForAll. As the High-Level Meeting on NCDs & Mental Health convenes today at #UNGA80, we share 6 ways to advance mental health care for everyone: https://bit.ly/4nyZ43T

Six ways to advance mental health care for all

Mental health care is a core component of universal health coverage.

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PATH @path.org · 22d

🗞️ The September edition of PATH Insights is out now. This month, we zoom in on #UNGA80 and what's at stake for noncommunicable diseases.

Read now + subscribe to get the next issue in your inbox: https://bit.ly/43WBrtU

#ActOnNCDs #GlobalGoals

PATH @path.org · 22d

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new partnership with @agendacaf.bsky.social to accelerate progress toward more equitable, resilient, and inclusive health systems in Latin America & the Caribbean.

Press release: bit.ly/42FGYVF

#UNGA80 #GlobalHealth

CAF and PATH sign strategic alliance to strengthen health systems in Latin America

Partnership aims to advance health equity and digital transformation, with focus on maternal-child health, disease elimination, and emergency preparedness.

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UNICEF USA @unicefusa.org · 23d

Vaccines are one of the greatest success stories in the history of public health — protecting children, saving millions of lives and ensuring healthier futures for generations.

10 facts that show that #VaccinesWork:

Why Vaccines Matter for Children

10 facts about vaccines, child survival and global progress.

www.unicefusa.org

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PATH @path.org · 23d

Access to NCD medicines & products is key to achieving the UN #SDGs. As we approach the High-Level Meeting on NCDs at #UNGA80, we’re excited by the potential of innovations like Diabetes CarePak to improve health outcomes + quality of life for people managing chronic illness. https://bit.ly/3VGcsal

Transforming diabetes care in Mozambique with CarePak

David Macuacua has been living with Type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years. A truck driver in Mozambique, he has encountered many of the barriers that people living with diabetes face in order to care...

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PATH @path.org · 24d

In India, #MentalHealth care can be hard to access outside of cities. Integrating services into primary health care is a cost-effective way to close the access gap.

At #UNGA80, we call on global leaders to ensure mental health care is within reach for all.

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How primary health care can bridge the mental health gap

PATH in India supports the public health system to improve the provision of basic mental health services in primary care.

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PATH @path.org · 24d

At #HLM4, global leaders will re-commit to addressing NCDs. PATH & partners are building on this momentum with an #UNGA80 side event—bringing together governments, civil society & experts to consolidate country commitments & define practical steps for NCD action.

Recap coming soon!

PATH @path.org · 24d

At #UNGA80, we're proud to support Global Goals Week—an annual week of action, awareness, and accountability for the SDGs. Since the #GlobalGoals were adopted in 2015, millions of lives have improved through gains in health, education & more.

Get involved: https://globalgoalsweek.org/get-involved/

PATH @path.org · 25d

In #Ghana, NCDs were once considered “rich people’s problems.” Not anymore. With LMICs facing a rapid rise in cases, we partnered w/Ghana Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service & Access Accelerated to build health system capacity & remove barriers to care: https://bit.ly/4gpvXgR

#UNGA80

Ghana's comprehensive response to rising NCDs

How PATH and partners are implementing an integrated, sustainable, community-centered approach to preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

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PATH @path.org · 26d

Women in LMICs face rising rates of NCDs, but health systems are failing them. Tackling this crisis requires data, affordable care, access to medicines, & effective policies.

Ahead of #HLM4, PATH's Helen McGuire calls on leaders to #ActOnNCDs through a women's health lens: https://bit.ly/46tk5qP

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