Global Health Strategies

Happy Thanksgiving from GHS! This season, we are profoundly thankful to work alongside passionate partners, dedicated advocates, and inspiring organizations worldwide to improve global health outcomes. May your #Thanksgiving be filled with gratitude, joy, and moments of connection with loved ones.

Four years ago, the AD Data Initiative was founded with the belief that global data sharing will accelerate progress and lead?to?#ADRD research breakthroughs. As Bill Gates notes below, we are thrilled by the coalition’s momentum, and we have never been more optimistic about the future of Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment. Data-driven insights have the potential to accelerate them even further. ? We are grateful for the support of our donors, partners, and collaborators and are excited to see what the next four years of progress will bring in ADRD research.

Don’t forget to apply to be a William H Gates Sr. AD Fellow! The AD Data Initiative is particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have experience with AI approaches that emphasize multi-modal learning (e.g., integrating imaging, genetic, and clinical data), explainable AI, and privacy-preserving data analysis techniques. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that the outputs of their AI models are interpretable and clinically relevant. If you have a passion for Alzheimer’s research and an interest in applying generative AI methods in neuroscience or neurodegenerative diseases, we encourage you to apply. bit.ly/GatesSrADFellowship

We are excited to announce the launch of the new Policy Brief: Advancing Lung Cancer Screening in the Middle East and Africa: A Call for National Programmes. In the Middle East and Africa, lung cancer fatality rates are alarmingly high—often exceeding 90%—primarily due to late-stage diagnoses. The Policy Brief addresses this issue by outlining a comprehensive framework for implementing effective lung cancer screening programmes across the region. By focusing on early detection and systematic approaches, the aim is to improve patient outcomes and reduce the significant economic and social impacts of lung cancer. Let's join forces to reduce the burden of lung cancer in the Middle East and Africa and make early detection and treatment accessible to all! Read the full policy brief here ?? bit.ly/laameachapter #LAAMEA #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #LungCancer #EarlyDetection #LungCancerScreening

Check out our latest edition of the Leading African Voices Newsletter and discover the ideas and solutions shaping Africa’s path toward?a sustainable future—from debt reform and women’s economic power to polio eradication insights and updates on global events impacting the continent.

It's #WorldPolioDay! Today we celebrate the remarkable strides made toward eradicating polio and the life-saving impact of vaccines. While polio has been nearly eliminated, recent outbreaks remind us that the fight continues. The road to a polio-free world requires ongoing global cooperation, innovation, and commitment. Reaching every child, no matter how remote, is key to making polio history. Let’s stay the course and make history. #EndPolio

We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the next cohort of the William H. Gates Sr. Fellowship. Named in honor of Bill Gates, Sr., a philanthropic leader who passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2020, this two-year fellowship supports early- to mid-career researchers from diverse backgrounds to pursue bold and innovative ideas that can diagnose, treat or cure #Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Applicants should have expertise in computational, machine learning, statistical or other data science methods. Consider applying if you have a background in AI methods and a novel idea for how to apply them to Alzheimer’s research. bit.ly/GatesSrADFellowship

"If we don’t share our stories, how will the young girls know what excellence in leadership takes? The media plays a critical role in shaping the narrative, but we need to take control of it. We need to give the media the content they need to tell our stories." Dr. Sylvia Vito shared this powerful insight at the recent WomenLift Health East Africa Regional Dialogues. This reminds us of the critical role we all play in amplifying the voices and stories of women leaders across sectors. As leaders, it is important to actively shape the narrative around women's leadership and provide the media with the rich, authentic content needed to inspire the next generation of female leaders. ? #EADialogues2024 #WomenInLeadership #ShapingNarratives

“While many African countries are ready to introduce HPV vaccines or scale up programs, vaccine supply shortages are hindering progress.”?? ? Africa is home to 19 of the top 20 countries with the highest burden of #cervicalcancer. PATH’s Cathy Ndiaye explains how adding another #HPV vaccine to WHO’s one-dose guidance will help countries reach more girls with these lifesaving vaccines.?? ? https://lnkd.in/eyiqMWjZ

For people with type 1 diabetes, community-based organizations help fill care gaps and provide crucial peer support.?Panorama Global’s T1D Community Fund just opened applications to support CBOs improving the lives of people living with #T1D in low- and middle-income countries! Learn more & apply by December 9:?https://bit.ly/4esd6jN