Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)’s Post

🌍 Climate change and its impact on malaria is undoubtedly the toughest topic I have worked on as a communicator. Five years ago, I was advised to better avoid the topic, the science was still emerging and the global messaging wasn't clear. Fast forward to 2024, we might not have all the answers but the connection between a warming planet and malaria is becoming visible and more urgent by the day. In my latest post, I've tried to unravel the complex relationship between a warming planet, malaria transmission, and the role of Anopheles mosquitoes. https://lnkd.in/dywk-eaS

The new highly pathogenic H5N1 #AvianInfluenza virus may have gained the ability to spread between mammals. This is very worrying news and puts this virus at the top of the list of potential causes of the next pandemic. And it comes at a time when we have not done enough to prepare institutionally, legally and financially for a new pandemic. Some countries are doing better, but it will not help them if a respiratory virus runs rampant in a neighbouring country or one from which they receive tourists. We need effective international coordination to avoid a repeat of #COVID19. In this new #ISGlobal analysis paper, the authors explain why the risk of #pandemics is increasing, what the next one might look like, what viruses might cause it, and what mechanisms are currently in place to deal with it. #GlobalHealth #PandemicPreparedness #Preparedness #SDG3 🟠

How concerned are you about infectious diseases risks when traveling? If you are, being part of this research would be of interest to you. Link to the research: https://lnkd.in/eMXH8cmy

Data is essential for protecting global health, even in rural Africa where new Clade viruses such as Mpox are a concern. On World Population Day, let us push for comprehensive data collection to protect public health. Rural populations are frequently medically underserved, making reliable data gathering even more crucial. Without adequate data on these populations, public health professionals are unable to respond appropriately, increasing the likelihood of adverse health effects. By advocating for improved data collecting and analysis in rural regions, we can ensure that all communities have access to the healthcare they require, and the world is better prepared for future pandemics and epidemics. The World Population Day offers a platform to advocate for improved data collection in rural areas with internally displaced persons (IDPs). Accurate data on illness, death, and mobility within IDP populations can help public health officials identify and address outbreaks of emerging zoonotic diseases . By collecting and analyzing data, interventions can be targeted to areas with the greatest need, allowing healthcare resources to be used efficiently and effectively. This World Population Day, let’s emphasize the importance of gathering data from rural areas with internally displaced persons (IDPs) to safeguard key information such as transmission rates, mobility patterns, and mortality rates. With this information, we can more effectively respond to outbreaks of clade virus and help protect global health. #InterwovenLives #ThreadsofHope #PublicHealth #Leavenoonebehind #Counteveryone

Health Alert: Thailand Detects New, More Dangerous Mpox Strain. Today, Thailand has confirmed the presence of a new, more severe strain of Mpox, marking the first case in Asia. This is a serious reminder that we must remain vigilant in our public health efforts. #MpoxAlert #PublicHealthCrisis #GlobalHealthChallenges #HealthcareCommunity

Let's Talk Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 🌍🔍 In our latest #HealthEdBlog, Michelle Hunter shines a light on Neglected Tropical Diseases - a critical issue often overlooked in travel health discussions. These diseases disproportionately affect impoverished populations in tropical regions, leading to significant health challenges. With World NTD Day on the 30th January, it's time we amplify the conversation around these diseases and the vital efforts needed for their eradication. Dive into the blog to understand more about NTDs and how we can contribute to global health equity. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/enD_M_ks #NeglectedTropicalDiseases #WorldNTDDay #GlobalHealth #TravelHealthAwareness

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Feeling sick? It might not be just the flu! 🤒🔍 Learn why it's important to stay alert to possible health risks, especially during travel. Stay informed and take care of yourself! 🌍💪 Read the full story here: https://okt.to/QjoSLc #Health #TravelSafety #MedicalAlert #GlobalHealth #InternationalSOS

📢 New Article Alert: Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? Navigating the First and Last Mile Challenges in Data Utilization. As public health officials from around the world are gathering this week in #Geneva for a weeklong meeting of the 77th #WorldHealthAssembly, we present to you ten recommendations to strengthen data readiness for pandemic preparedness. Recommendations are directed towards advancing access to and reuse of non-traditional data for pandemics as a potential solution to the challenge world health experts are discussing. The input is drawn from our high-level workshop held in Brussels together with our amazing partners at ISI Foundation as part of the ESCAPE project. Read the article for more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gPcqyFxW ✍ Stefaan Verhulst, PhD, Daniela Paolotti, Ciro Cattuto, & Alessandro Vespignani. 👉 ESCAPE Project: https://lnkd.in/gZxm_rhb ⌛ Stay tuned for the longer report on this pressing issue! #datareuse #pandemicpreparedness #healthdatagovernance #ESCAPEproject #datareadiness

The #AreWeReady had to be my first post in this space. The COVID-19 Pandemic which lead to the 7-month lockdown in the year 2020 is one experience I believe everyone prays against it's repetition. Four years later, the effects have not fully been recovered from. There are several stories of losses; family members, friends, businesses and an academic year inclusively. The huge crash in the Nation's economy cannot be left out. Yet, we have moved on and as a strong people, learned to derive happiness from even the worst situations. I recall that the lockdown brought me closer to my family. It may seem quite off, but that's just one bright memory I hold dear from the entire dark era of the pandemic. To observe the 4th year anniversary of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I appreciate the efforts of the Government, her Agents and Agencies. I honour the Health workers: those who lost their lives while combating the virus and those who are still alive but had courageously faced the monster COVID head on. You are the real superheroes with no capes on🌹 Now, the #PandemicAccord- a proposed instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response- provides an opportunity to strengthen the health system ahead of future global health threats. Not saying there will be any, but it's better to be ready than to be caught off guard. The Pandemic Accord works so that infectious diseases are detected early, information is shared and a quick and effective response system is set up- ensuring easy access to vaccines and resources. By supporting, we'll have ourselves to thank for the Healthy Future we'll create. #AreWeReady Thank you Oladotun Okediji, ciarb for bringing this awareness to me. Abimbola Chukwudi Omoko, Michael Gabriel and Abdulrahman Buhari, let's support our leaders in getting the #PandemicAccord done!