Amplify the Message: Let’s Take it to Social Media!
Social media is a powerful tool for spreading key messages and engaging a global audience on the key health concerns affecting Africa. This is your opportunity to be part of the conversation and drive awareness on critical issues.
Join us online by using the hashtags #AmrefAtUNGA79 and #UNGA79 to make your voice heard. Don’t forget to follow and tag @Amref_Worldwide and @Daktari1 to keep the momentum going!
Dr Sania Nishtar
CEO Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Dr. Abdulaziz Mohammed
Head of Division, Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC
Dr. Jean Kagubare
Health Financing and Systems Strengthening Lead, Gates Foundation
Sanne Frost Helt
Senior Director Policy, Programme and Partnerships World Diabetes Foundation
Dr. Rahul Reddy
Executive Director, Joint Learning Network for Universal Health Coverage (JLN), Amref Health Africa
Anthony Ofosu
Public Health Physician, Ghana
Eyong Ebai
Executive Director & General Manager, SSA
Dr Abdou Salam Gueye
Regional Emergencies Director, WHO Regional Office for Africa
Dinash Aravind
Senior Principal Assistant Director, National Health Financing, Planning Division; Ministry of Health, Malaysia
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English: Key Messages/Tweets
Youth aren’t just the future—they are the present. It’s time to break through silos and deliver multi-sectoral, integrated solutions that meet their diverse needs. Let’s work together to build a world where youth voices are central to decision-making. #AmrefAtUNGA79 #UNGA79"
Young people are demanding more than just promises—they want action. It's critical that youth have a seat at the decision-making table. Let’s amplify their voices and ensure they are part of shaping the solutions that impact their lives. #AmrefAtUNGA79"
Holistic solutions are not optional, they are necessary. At UNGA 79, we seek to connect with governments, NGOs, funders, and youth leaders and share proven strategies for breaking through existing barriers and delivering on commitments for future generations. #AmrefAtUNGA79"
Youth deserve support across health, economic empowerment, and social services. Our goal is to align stakeholders and create integrated programmes that reflect the real needs of young people. #UNGA79 #AmrefAtUNGA79
Youth are not waiting for change—they are driving it. Join us as we explore how to build stronger multi-sectoral programmes that reflect the realities and aspirations of young people across the globe. #AmrefAtUNGA79 #UNGA79
From governments to grassroots organisations, collaboration is key to breaking down barriers and delivering the multi-sectoral services youth need. Together, we can create lasting change. #UNGA79 #AmrefAtUNGA79
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): A Global Health Threat AMR is one of the most urgent public health challenges, threatening to undo decades of progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage by 2030. It’s time to take action before it’s too late!
Did You Know? Misuse of Antibiotics Fuels Drug Resistance Misusing antibiotics in humans, animals, and plants is causing the rise of drug-resistant pathogens. This makes infections harder and costlier to treat. Let’s use antibiotics responsibly!
A Growing Global Threat: AMR doesn’t just prolong illness—it speeds up the spread of diseases across borders. The time to act is now! Join the fight against this silent pandemic.
Addressing the AMR Crisis in Africa Low public awareness, poor treatment adherence, and limited access to quality medicines are fueling the AMR crisis across Africa. Let’s prioritise education and equitable healthcare access.
The Silent Killer Every year, antimicrobial resistance claims 1.27 million lives directly and contributes to an additional 5 million deaths globally. We need urgent action to stop this deadly trend.
AMR in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Looming Crisis - Sub-Saharan Africa faces the highest burden of AMR-related deaths. Without immediate intervention, the region could face 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Act now to protect future generations!
To tackle AMR – the “silent pandemic” – we must strengthen communication, education, and training using the One Health approach. Together, we can make a difference!
Time to Prioritise Health Financing for Climate Action: Despite the devastating impacts of climate change on health systems, health financing remains sidelined at global forums. It’s time to prioritise equitable health funding!
The Global South is most affected by climate change but is underrepresented in key decisions. Let’s make sure their voices are heard and their needs prioritised!
Health and Climate: An Inseparable Pair - Climate disasters push fragile health systems to the brink, especially in developing nations. We need climate financing that recognises the direct link between health and climate.
The Global South contributes the least to emissions yet suffers the most from climate change. It’s time for political commitments that prioritise health and climate justice!
Without inclusive global governance, the Global South will remain sidelined in climate decisions. Let’s push for climate finance that prioritises their needs!
Setting the Stage for Climate Action: #AmrefAtUNGA79 will pave the way for COP29 and COP30, uniting a global health voice to ensure health is a key priority in climate negotiations.
Call to Action: We urge political leaders at UNGA79 to commit to financing and tools that will deliver climate finance for resilient health systems. The time to act is now! #AmrefAtUNGA79
Equitable Financing Models for the Global South: At #AmrefAtUNGA79, we’ll amplify the Global South’s voice on just and equitable financing models to ensure investments reach the communities most in need.
Pushing for an Accountable Climate Finance Goal: #AmrefAtUNGA79 will create a platform to advocate for a New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance, with health at its core. Let’s push for accountability and needs-based solutions!
Embedding One Health in Climate Commitments: Countries in the Global South must adopt the One Health approach in their climate plans to secure the resources needed for health and climate resilience. Let’s make this a global priority!
French: Key Messages/Tweets
Les jeunes ne sont pas seulement l'avenir, ils sont le présent. Il est temps de dépasser les cloisonnements et de proposer des solutions multisectorielles et intégrées qui répondent à leurs divers besoins. Travaillons ensemble pour construire un monde où les voix des jeunes sont au cœur de la prise de décision. #AmrefAtUNGA79 #UNGA79
Les jeunes exigent plus que des promesses - ils veulent des actions. Il est essentiel que les jeunes aient un siège à la table des décisions. Amplifions leur voix et assurons-nous qu'ils participent à l'élaboration des solutions qui ont un impact sur leur vie. #YouthEngagement #AmrefAtUNGA79
Les solutions holistiques ne sont pas optionnelles, elles sont nécessaires. Cet événement réunira des gouvernements, des ONG, des bailleurs de fonds et des jeunes leaders pour faire tomber les barrières et tenir les engagements pour les générations futures. #AmrefAtUNGA79
Les jeunes méritent un soutien dans les domaines de la santé, de l'autonomisation économique et des services sociaux. Notre objectif est d'aligner les parties prenantes et de créer des programmes intégrés qui reflètent les besoins réels des jeunes. #AmrefAtUNGA79
Les jeunes n'attendent pas le changement, ils le conduisent. Rejoignez-nous pour explorer comment construire des programmes multisectoriels plus forts qui reflètent les réalités et les aspirations des jeunes à travers le monde. #AmrefAtUNGA79 #UNGA79
Des gouvernements aux organisations de base, la collaboration est essentielle pour faire tomber les barrières et fournir les services multisectoriels dont les jeunes ont besoin. Ensemble, nous pouvons créer un changement durable. #AmrefAtUNGA79
La faible sensibilisation du public, la mauvaise observance des traitements et l'accès limité à des médicaments de qualité sont à l'origine de la crise de la résistance aux antimicrobiens en Afrique.
Chaque année, la RAM cause directement 1,27 million de décès dans le monde et contribue à 5 millions de décès supplémentaires.
L'Afrique subsaharienne a enregistré le plus grand nombre de décès liés à la RAM en 2019. Sans action immédiate, la région pourrait connaître jusqu'à 10 millions de décès annuels liés à la RAM d'ici 2050.
Pour lutter contre la RAM - la « pandémie silencieuse » - nous avons besoin de solides programmes de communication, d'éducation et de formation fondés sur l'approche « Une seule santé ».
Malgré les effets dévastateurs du changement climatique sur les systèmes de santé, le financement de la santé reste à l'écart des forums mondiaux tels que la COP et l'AGNU. Il est temps que les leaders mondiaux de la santé donnent la priorité à un financement équitable de la santé.
Les pays du Sud sont confrontés aux pires impacts climatiques et sont pourtant sous-représentés dans les décisions cruciales relatives au financement du climat. Amplifions leurs voix dès maintenant!
La santé et le climat sont indissociables. Les catastrophes climatiques mettent à rude épreuve les systèmes de santé fragiles, en particulier dans les pays en développement. Le Sud a besoin d'un financement climatique qui tienne compte de cette réalité.