We remain indebted to the CMD ATBUTH, The VC ATBU, The Emir of Bauchi, The WHO NE Zone, The Madakin Kafin Madaki, General Hospital Bayara, Domiciliary PHC, MSF Hospital and CHAMPS Bauchi catchment area for the warm reception to our visitors from Emory University CHAMPS

CHAMPS ATBU Bauchi was incredibly excited by the Emory University Team visit to our site. And to all our stakeholders, we say big THANK YOU. Gates Foundation CHAMPS WHO Nigeria

New CHAMPS Network publication in The Lancet reveals S and K #pneumoniae as the leading cause of < 5-year #childdeaths. The results emerged from unique data gathered through the network and informed by actual post-mortem investigation. tinyurl.com/CHAMPSpneumoni…

#Pneumonia a cause in 4/10 child deaths in CHAMPS study Bacteria dominate esp. k.pneumonaie (need a 💉) and strep pneumoniaie (we have a PCV 💉- but coverage too low!) New in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health 👉thelancet.com/journals/lanch… Kudos Shabir Madhi & team #ChildSurvivalAction

Thought-provoking🤔comment from Dave le Roux in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health on causes of child #pneumonia revealed by latest CHAMPS study 👇 thelancet.com/journals/lanch… UCT Keith Klugman #ChildSurvivalAction #EveryBreathCounts

Since 2015, #CHAMPS Network has been leading in advancing understanding of the factors contributing to #childmortality in high-burden environments. Read our impact report here: lnkd.in/eGQ2EH-Q

Special shout-out to Dr. Sumanth Cherukumilli (pediatric ID fellow at the University of Maryland), who shared info about the CHAMPS network and was the top abstract winner for the conference! Awesome job! #PedsID #IDtwitter Matt Laurens

Big week Emory University as EGHI welcomes student teams from 30+ schools across 7 countries and 6 continents to compete in our #globalhealth case competition. Teams will present solutions to #EndTB in India by focusing on the country’s “twindemic” of #tuberculosis & #diabetes.

Every organization has a role to play in generating equitable health and well-being. That’s why we have joined over 100 organizations to sign the World Economic Forum's #ZeroHealthGaps Pledge, the world’s first global, multi-sector health equity pledge. #GHEN initiatives.weforum.org/global-health-…

Exciting News! CHAMPS takes a significant step forward in the fight against HIV in Africa with a new generous grant from Gates Foundation to investigate the causes of death in adults with #HIV in #Africa. Learn more here: news.emory.edu/stories/2024/0…. #GlobalHealth

Very pleased to meet & welcome African region health ministers ahead of the #WHA77. I'm proud to see the increasingly strong voice by our governments in global debates to shape the health agenda. Looking forward to engaging closely during the World Health Assembly deliberations.

Happy #AfricaDay! 🌍 Today, we celebrate Africa's rich heritage, diverse cultures, and immense potential. We are committed to working with #communities, #publichealthleaders, and #governments to build a healthier future. #WHA77

Proud to honour 10 years of transformative leadership by WHO African Region RD Dr Matshidiso Moeti Dr Matshidiso Moeti Her commitment & dedication has strengthened health systems, tackled epidemics & promoted equity across the continent. Here's to a decade of progress and long lasting impact.

We will continue to engage and support stakeholders in making progress toward SDG targets, including reducing #childmortality.

With thanks to U.S. Embassy Addis, our Ethiopian partners, and participants for the successful launch of the Global Health Equity and Sustainable Development Project earlier in July. Congrats to Ethiopian faculty and graduate students who completed the 3-day leadership workshop.

Alongside Emory Global Health Institute, we were honoured to host 12 #MandelaWashingtonFellows interested in #PublicHealth from Georgia State University recently. This inspiring group of young leaders from across #Africa brought immense energy and passion to our discussions on #GlobalHealth and #innovation.

Heute besichtigten Lothar H. Wieler und Christoph Lippert vom Hasso-Plattner-Institut das Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (kurz: Bara) im südafrikanischen Soweto. Es gilt als das größte Krankenhaus Afrikas. Während ihres Besuchs erhielten beide Einblicke in das Projekt CHAMPS.

🔍 In Sierra Leone, 72% of child deaths could have been prevented, with 1 in 3 cases needing better clinical management. @CHAMPSHealth's child death audits at Makeni & Bo hospitals are driving immediate actions to save lives. champshealth.org/resources/tran…

#Kenya's neonatal mortality rate remains high at 21/1,000 live births, far from UNICEF's target of 12. Through targeted interventions like Kangaroo Mother Care & enhanced emergency obstetric care, we are making strides in reducing neonatal deaths. Read: bit.ly/4gkYSCG

#SuicidePrevention: It can be difficult to know what to say or do when someone you love is struggling to cope. Reach out, ask them how they are feeling, listen with an open mind and offer your support bit.ly/3AW3q21 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay