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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 3d

The entire Global health field is skewed towards the global north: so we need a big shift in power. And the way we do this is through organizing and building community.

pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 3d

And expanding our solution space starts with taxing the rich. That’s the first step towards combating poverty.
Vaccine equity is another big one.

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 3d

Dwindling democracy levels globally directly correlates with the regression and shrinking the solution space for climate science, foreign aid, and much more.

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 3d

And the first step, after inclusion & positionality of people present at the table, is imagination. As Paul Farmer mentioned “ideally, to identify impactful solutions, we must be able to imagine without constraints.”

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 3d

“There is a good reason why things are collapsing.” Having this introspection will be instrumental to shifting things forward meaningfully.

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 3d

So now we are at a crossroads and have the opportunity to reimagine global aid. But: Who gets to reimagine global health is as important as what the actual proposal is. There is a massive shift between the two, which says a lot about priorities and how we want to move forward.

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 3d

What a privilege to listen to @madhupai.bsky.social speak at York university on the compounding crises resulting in deepening poverty, economic inequity, and the death of multiple multilateral instruments. Follow along as we share some of his insights. 🧵

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 3d

“What does real global health activism look like today?”
Join South African activist Zackie Achmat in Montréal (Nov 5) + Toronto (Nov 7) to find out.
🎟 Tickets: https://pihcanada.org/global-health-activism-we-need

#GlobalHealth #HealthEquity
@pih.org @zackieachmat.bsky.social @madhupai.bsky.social

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 4d

Doing hard things is easier with friends 💛

PIH Canada’s Reading Club is back this October.
Toronto: Oct 18
Virtual: Oct 22

One hour of conversation, reflection, and courage.
Join us 👇
pihcanada.org/doing-hard-t...

@resultscanada.bsky.social @tbfighters.org @pih.org @madhupai.bsky.social

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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 5d

Everyone can do their part in the fight to #EndTB ! Regularly contacting your government about the importance of #Tuberculosis and TB funding can go a long way

US: act.pih.org/pepfar-a...
Canada: pihcanada.org/LeadOn...
UK: results.org.uk/news/...
Australia: www.results.org.au/w...

In the style of the "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster but Pizza John's face is at the top. "Keep Calm and Carry On Defending Global Health"

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Results Canada @resultscanada.bsky.social · 4d

The fight against some of the world’s deadliest diseases is under threat 🔴

With countries around the world taking a step back, we join partners like @msf.ca in urging Canada to ambitiously support the Global Fund & step up to help #Save23MillionLives 👇
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/replenishing...

Replenishing the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an opportunity for Canada to stand up for humanity | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...

MSF warns global health funding cuts risk reversing progress against HIV, TB and malaria. Critical action is needed to sustain critical programs worldwide.

www.doctorswithoutborders.ca

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Results Canada @resultscanada.bsky.social · 8d

On Sept 25th, advocates and experts from across Canada and the world took on Parliament Hill to urge Canada to #LeadOnTB ❗️
resultscanada.ca/advocates-to...

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Shelby @shebambulator.bsky.social · 15d

It’s been incredible to be in Ottawa for the last two days meeting global health advocates from around Canada & the world. And getting to talk to MPs about the impact of Tuberculosis and Canadas role in the fight against it. #LeadOnTB

@pihcanada.org @resultscanada.bsky.social

Group of four advocates meeting MP Billy Morin

Reception event with a crowd watching the speaker

Me with a stop tb sign in front of parliament

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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 9d

One week ago, TB advocates from across Canada gathered at the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill with one message: yes we can #EndTB! You can still tell your MP Canada needs to #LeadOnTB at this link: pihcanada.org/LeadOnTB-on-...
@resultscanada.bsky.social @pihcanada.org

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 11d

🧡 Today we honour Survivors of Canada’s residential school system. Reconciliation is ongoing work — and it calls on all of us.

📖 Read the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action: https://nctr.ca/records/reports/
#NDTR #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation

pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 18d

Every 20 seconds, TB takes a life.
Inuit in Nunavut face rates 300× higher than non-Indigenous Canadians.

📢 Add your voice: email your MP before Sept 30 👉 https://pihcanada.org/tell-canada-fund-fight-end-tb-september-30th
#EndTB

@tbfighters.org @resultscanada.bsky.social

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 22d

One weekend later, mentally, I’m still here. ✨ Over 40 advocates from across Canada came together at the 2025 Student Training Institute, united by the belief that health is a human right. We leave with tools, plans, and most importantly, each other. 💜 #GlobalHealth #Solidarity

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 25d

🚑💨 When every minute counts, hope rides on two wheels.
In Haiti’s Central Plateau, health workers raced to treat a patient living with #HIV who developed #TB, refusing to let stigma or distance stand in the way of care.
Read more: pihcanada.org/news/zanmi-l...

#EndTB #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity 🌍❤️

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Results Canada @resultscanada.bsky.social · Sep 10

Want to join in on the action? There's still time to register! 👇
resultscanada.ca/join-us-for-...

For a sneak peek into what lies ahead, watch the full US TB Hill Day recap here!
🔗https://youtu.be/lV0Sq4msNEI

@tbfighters.org @pihcanada.org @msfcanada.bsky.social @stoptbcanada.bsky.social

join us for the #LeadOnTB advocacy day on Parliament Hill!

We are organizing a TB advocacy day on Parliament Hill where passionate advocates descend on Ottawa to raise awareness of TB among our decision-makers and call on them to take action to help end this ...

resultscanada.ca

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 29d

🚨 First sessions start this October!
Sign up now to get your RSVP link & be part of the conversation.

👉 pihcanada.org/doing-hard-t...

#GlobalHealth #Solidarity #ReadingClub #Justice

pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 29d

How it works:
✨ One short reading
🗣️ 60 min convo w/ PIHC facilitator
📍 Toronto or online
🌍 Open to students, health workers, donors & the justice-curious

#GlobalHealth #Solidarity #ReadingClub #Justice

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 29d

Why join? Because reading together isn’t just about words — it’s about building community, sparking curiosity & imagining a more just world (with friends). 🌱

#GlobalHealth #Solidarity #ReadingClub #Justice

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · 29d

📚 We’re launching Doing Hard Things With Friends — PIH Canada’s new reading club. Connect through short essays & stories on #GlobalHealth, #Solidarity & what care really means.

👉 pihcanada.org/doing-hard-t...

#ReadingClub #Justice

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pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · Sep 4

Today marks #WorldSexualHealthDay2025! 🌎

This year’s theme places a focus on #SexualJustice as the foundation of a world where everyone can experience sexual health, rights and pleasure free from discrimination, violence or barriers.

Learn more about #WSHD2025: worldsexualhealthday.org

pihcanada.org @pihcanada.org · Aug 31

A tenant BBQ turned into a global health fundraiser. 🙌 Thanks to Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Canada for supporting PIH Canada.

You can turn any event into impact too: https://pihcanada.org/get-involved/start-a-fundraiser

#CareCantWait #FundraiseForPIHC