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A wedding invitation you can’t accept: Pathfinder International's bold campaign against #childmarriage in Pakistan used a shocking wedding invite to challenge deep-rooted norms and spark nationwide outrage. Through powerful #storytelling across media, it turned a silent crisis into a national conversation, driving calls for #policychange, education, and #communityaction to protect #vulnerablechildren. #DataboomUS

Global nominations are now open for the 2025 Roux Prize!? Do you know someone using #healthdata in bold and #innovative ways to improve lives? The?Roux Prize?awards?$100,000 to an individual or organization making a real impact with health #evidence—whether by shaping #policies, improving programs, or delivering care in #remotecommunities. Health providers, #policymakers, #nonprofit leaders, and more are all eligible. Nominate a #changemaker today! ???Deadline: March 14, 2025 Learn more & submit nominations:?rouxprize.org #RouxPrize #HealthData #PublicHealth #Impact #DataboomUS

A The World Bank study found that #malaria prevention ads cut cases by 30% in urban areas—but left high risk #ruralcommunities behind. The culprit? Social media algorithms prioritizing engagement over need. A retargeting experiment showed that smarter strategies can close this gap, making #digitalhealth campaigns more impactful. #DataboomUS #DigitalHealth #MalariaPrevention #BehaviorChange

Global nominations are now open for the 2025 Roux Prize!? Do you know someone using #healthdata in bold and #innovative ways to improve lives? The?Roux Prize?awards?$100,000 to an individual or organization making a real impact with health #evidence—whether by shaping #policies, improving programs, or delivering care in #remotecommunities. Health providers, #policymakers, #nonprofit #leaders, and more are all eligible. Nominate a #changemaker today! Deadline: March 14, 2025 Learn more & submit nominations:?rouxprize.org #RouxPrize #HealthData #PublicHealth #Impact #DataboomUS

As financial pressures rise, #healthcare leaders are prioritizing growth over cost-cutting. Deloitte’s latest research highlights #AI, financial restructuring, and revenue #diversification as key strategies. CFOs investing in digital #innovation and partnerships are building #resilience while those who don’t risk instability. Read how finance leaders are reshaping health care profitability. #HealthcareFinance #CFOInsights

Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 9#PCOS) over-diagnosed, under-diagnosed, or just misunderstood? With no standard test, millions of women face confusing diagnoses—some worry unnecessarily about #fertility, while others miss crucial care. Meanwhile, social media influencers push unproven “cures,” filling the gap left by inadequate #research. Read more to understand how #misinformation fuels fear. #WomensHealth #PCOS The New York Times

In conflict-affected #Mali, empowering #communityhealthworkers to treat acute malnutrition cut costs and expanded #access. Using a simplified treatment protocol—adjusting admission criteria, dosage, and therapeutic foods—made care even more efficient. Could this be the future of #malnutrition treatment in #crisis zones??Read more to find out via Community Health Impact Coalition

Who decides what’s safe in #AI? Current models, shaped by advanced economies, often ignore the needs of #LMICs. Without #locally informed safeguards, AI can reinforce #bias and restrict opportunities. Read how UNDP reimagines AI trust and safety for a fairer future shaped by diverse voices via World Economic Forum #Inclusion #Empowerment

How much do you know about cancer risks? From alcohol and coffee to stress, sleep, and sunscreen, misinformation spreads fast—but what does the research really say? Explore this quiz created by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to help you separate fact from fiction and make #informed health choices. #CancerFacts #HealthMatters https://lnkd.in/esa5C3_W

This evening, we participated in a class at Columbia University and a soft launch for April Harding and Dominic Montagu's new book Embracing Mixed Health Systems. The book is a great resource for anyone who wants to understand #privatesector engagement for advancing #publichealth policies and program goals. Thanks for including us Alexander S. Preker. #healthsystems #healthequity