Anna Coates

The US Administration has been extremely generous over many years, and it is within its rights to decide what it supports, and to what extent. But the abrupt cuts in funding from the US are putting at risk decades of progress in various health programmes across the world. We ask the US to engage in dialogue with affected countries so plans can be made to transition to more sustainable solutions, without disruptions that cost lives. We call on other donors and the countries that have relied on US financing to step up -- to the extent they can.

Hi, letting you know that this post is 100% false and misleading. Here are the facts: x.com/WHO/status/189… 🙏 for having a look.

Tens of thousands of women die every year due to unsafe abortions. Safe #abortion is health care. Safe abortion saves lives.

Meet HRP scientist @bganatra, an expert in comprehensive #abortion care. She discusses the social complexity of abortion, emphasizing that abortion is an essential part of universal health coverage. bit.ly/3RzdSlD

FENSA supports the implementation of @WHO policies and recommendations, as well as the application of WHO’s technical norms and standards with non-state actors vetted through Member-State determined, rigorously applied criteria.

Impassioned call for more systematic evidence on gender & health, better engagement with civil society by WHO, unity in women's movement to counter rollback of gender equality @annarcoates @GendroOrg @GVAGrad_GHC

Happy to share this publication which was a result of a great collaboration: Masculinities and sexual and reproductive health and rights: a global research priority setting exercise - The Lancet Global Health thelancet.com/journals/lanxx…

#ICYMI: Watch the recent @WHO webinar that spotlights the #SAGERguidelines, a vital step towards #GenderEquality & research integrity. Hats off to @richardhorton1 for moderating an engaging panel. Let's ensure science helps us to leave no one behind! youtube.com/watch?v=XfVP25…

@seyeabimbola You have been an amazing force of thought provoking, debate shifting transformative debate! Wishing you all the very best for the future.

Some personal news: I've decided to step down as EiC of BMJ Global Health. Next week marks 8 years since its first issue, published 8 months after I was appointed its EiC. Thank you for all your support over the years. Here's a playlist to mark my exit: open.spotify.com/playlist/3s8qZ…

#CSW68 (1/2) New @WHO report and analysis on gender and the undervaluation of health and care work will be launched on Weds 13 March at UNHQ in New York. Moderated by the wonderful @Katja_Iversen with an inspiring panel from Costa Rica, @ILO, @UN_Women, @UHF_group

I fear the consequences of a full-scale incursion into Rafah, where well over a million people are sheltering in crowded conditions, lacking food, water, medicine, and out of options for where to go. We appeal to #Israel to consider the humanitarian implications. We repeat our call for a #ceasefire and peace to prevail.

Join #WHO's pivotal webinar on the adoption of #SAGERguidelines. Hear insights from WHO leaders @DrSamira_Asma, @JeremyFarrar, @emkkme, @annarcoates & a distinguished panel moderated by @richardhorton1. 4 March 2024 | 14:00-15:00 CET 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/e7BcpvJs

Join us on Monday!!!

Horrified by the reports about killing of civilians, including @PalestineRCS staff, at the Al Amal hospital compound today and in the past two days in Khan Younis, #Gaza. We cannot say it louder: hospitals MUST be protected, not attacked nor militarised. Ceasefire!

So happy to see our commentary come out today - a transformative step forward for WHO, science, and gender equality…⁦⁦@emkkme⁩ ⁦@heidari_s⁩ ⁦@JeremyFarrar⁩ ⁦@DrSamira_Asma⁩ thelancet.com/journals/lance…

.@WHO is appalled by the effective destruction of Kamal Adwan hospital in northern #Gaza over the last several days, rendering it non-functional and resulting in the death of at least 8 patients. Many health workers were reportedly detained, and WHO and partners are urgently seeking information on their status. We learned that many patients had to self-evacuate at great risk to their health and safety, with ambulances unable to reach the facility. Of the deceased patients, several died due to lack of adequate health care, including a 9-year-old child. We are extremely concerned for the well-being of the internally displaced people who are reportedly sheltering in the hospital building. Gaza’s health system was already on its knees, and the loss of another even minimally functioning hospital is a severe blow. Attacks on hospitals, health personnel and patients must end. Ceasefire NOW.

Given the disproportionate impact on women and children in #Gaza, where they account for 70% of the deaths, and understanding that military measures cannot lead to a lasting solution, it becomes clear that a ceasefire and a pursuit of a political resolution offer the way out of this mess/tragedy. Ceasefire now!

Women & girls with disabilities often face higher risks of: 🔸sexual & psychological violence 🔸 physical neglect 🔸denial of care 🔸with-holding of assistive devices bit.ly/40ZCLue #HealthForAll #IDPD @HRPResearch @AvniNAmin @Megintje @annarcoates @EvelynisaBoy

#UHCDay 2023 today! Check out our policy brief @WGH_Switzerland & @BAG_INT on #UHC & #Gender w/recommendations4action @petra_khoury @ifrc @LaetitiaBosio @UHC2030 @annarcoates @WHO @almolokomme @BWGenevaMission & Mari Viro Moser @BAG_OFSP_UFSP @NoraKronig @santfro @meghakaveri

Bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right. Realizing this right includes ensuring universal access to #SRHR, even in conflict and disaster. My #HumanRightsDay statement: unf.pa/hrd23 #HumanRights75