Headlines AfricaJun 23, 2025
Africa: Report Exposes Hidden Crisis in Southern Africa's Public Health Sector: [WomenLift Health] A new report released by WomenLift Health lays bare a critical but often overlooked barrier to resilient health systems in Southern Africa: a persistent leadership gap for women in the public health sector, despite decades of progressive gender equality policies. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLVpz9 #WomenInHealth #GenderEquality #PublicHealth #SouthernAfrica #LeadershipGap
SCAB Pharmacy LimitedDec 27, 2024

🌍 International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: December 27, 2024 🌍
Today, we emphasize the critical importance of investing in robust health systems to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the devastating effects of epidemics on lives and economies. It’s essential to build resilience in our public health systems to safeguard communities, especially the most vulnerable.

🔍 Key Points:

Global health crises disrupt lives and economies, highlighting the urgent need for effective epidemic management.
Collaboration at all levels—local, national, and international—is vital for successful responses.
An integrated One Health approach is necessary, considering the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
Gender perspectives must be incorporated in epidemic management, recognizing the crucial role of women in healthcare.
The UN, particularly the WHO, plays a pivotal role in coordinating global responses to epidemics.
Let’s unite in awareness and action to strengthen our preparedness for future health threats.

Join us in observing this important day!

#EpidemicPreparedness #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #GlobalHealth #OneHealth #COVID19 #HealthSystems #WomenInHealth #InternationalCooperation #UNGA #SCABPharmacy

SpotlightSep 1, 2023
#WomenInHealth During the height of the #COVID19 #pandemic, many committees and organisations were working around the clock to prepare the country for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Professor Hannelie Meyer, a pharmacist-turned-academic and later vaccine advocate, served on several of these committees. 
https://www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2023/09/01/women-in-health-vaccine-safety-prof-on-her-passion-for-making-a-difference/
Women in Health: Vaccine safety Prof on her passion for making a difference

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many committees and organisations were working around the clock to prepare the country for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Professor Hannelie Meyer, a pharmacist-turned-academic and later vaccine advocate, served on several of these committees. Elri Voigt spoke to Meyer about the pandemic, the mottos that guide her, and being an unapologetic workaholic.

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