John Nkengasong
@JNkengasong
Personal acct of husband, father, virologist/global public health professional committed to addressing inequities in vulnerable pops. Official acct: @USAmbPEPAR
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10-11-2013 21:08:09
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#CPHIA2022 – Africa’s 2nd international #PublicHealth conference – will provide a unique platform to discuss the #COVID19 response, prepare for the next health crisis & build a more resilient Africa. 13-15 December. Register today 👉🏾 ctt.ec/2qh4d+
'There is wide consensus in global health that the relation between medical, political, economic, and social determinants must be tackled directly and jointly to make sustainable and universal improvements to health' Ilona Kickbusch Chikwe Ihekweazu bmj.com/content/379/bm… #WHS2022
I want to congratulate my dear friend John Nkengasong for receiving the inaugural 2022 Virchow Prize for Global Health. Well deserved for all that you have done…but also that I know you will do in the future!
Amb John Nkengasong to be honored at #WHS2022 for his transformational leadership ---> At last, a prestigious prize for global health | The BMJ Global Health bmj.com/content/379/bm…
Last week, President and Mrs. Laura Bush welcomed Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Health Diplomacy, to the George W. Bush Institute. In his role, Dr. John Nkengasong leads the U.S. PEPFAR.
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Happy to launch 'Reimagining PEPFAR's Strategic Direction.' Through our impactful partnerships and collective focus on our shared goal to #EndAIDS2030 , we will see the end of HIV/AIDS as a public health threat and strengthened health systems!
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I’m honored to receive #VirchowPrize2022 . Throughout my career I’ve been committed to what this prize represents: improving health & well-being for all, esp. the world’s most vulnerable. I'm humbled to receive a prize named in Rudolf Virchow's honor, whose work I admire greatly.
.The Global Fund needs $18B from donors to help low/middle-income countries get back on track to end #HIV /AIDS, TB & malaria as public health threats by 2030 & to strengthen health systems. The U.S. urges all countries/private sector to join us in announcing a robust pledge this year
This morning my Team & I held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ambassador John Nkengasong Dr. John Nkengasong, a global health champion & fighter for Africa's Health Agenda. Our discussions centered around the need to strengthen our primary healthcare systems & amplify advocacy initiaves
It was a great honor to work very closely with Dr. Vera Songwe during my tenure Africa CDC to fight the Covid-19 pandemic in Africa. Her dedication, tenacity, and quality of thinking at seeking solutions was exceptional. Africa & @ECA_official will miss her sorely!