José Manuel Barroso
@JMDBarroso
Served as @EU_Commission President from 2004 to 2014. JMB
@Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance Board Chair
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20-09-2011 15:04:45
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On #AfricanVaccinationWeek , I’m inspired by immunisation wins like #polio eradication which have helped drive down child deaths in Africa. Proud to Chair @Gavi’s Board, working with African Union Africa CDC UNICEF & World Health Organization (WHO) to advance #VaccinEquity : bit.ly/3QgcjIE
Immunisation has saved six lives a minute. Every minute. For five decades. Great to join a #WorldImmunisationWeek press conference to celebrate the power of vaccines and call for world leaders to invest in immunisation because a healthier world is #humanlypossible .
Hoje às 14:30 (GMT) terei o prazer de presidir mais uma assembleia geral do Conselho da Diáspora Portuguesa. O nosso Conselho tem sido crucial em unir portugueses notáveis pelo mundo e mobilizá-los no fortalecimento da presença internacional de Portugal na busca por bens públicos globais.
Delighted to have met over 40
Canadian ambassadors from EU/Europe in Lisbon, and have the opportunity to thank Canada for its steadfast support to @Gavi and discuss future steps. Foreign Policy CAN #GlobalHealth
Thank you Norway MFA for your ongoing partnership and support. We appreciate Norway’s leadership and strong commitment to work with @Gavi and partners to protect girls around the world against the leading cause of #cervicalcancer :
I was delighted to engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Lúcio Vinhas de Souza Atlantic Council Europe Center, Atlantic Council reflecting on the profound legacy of the Carnation Revolution as it marks its 50th anniversary on April 25th. bit.ly/3WdsfiC
Inspiring read about how even after her retirement, nurse Fanny Ogwu continues to champion #vaccinequity by building bridges between remote communities in Nigeria and local health systems. Key insights on closing the divide & reaching #zerodosechildren : bit.ly/43XLAWQ
A year of conflict in Sudan has had a devastating toll on immunisation services. @Gavi and Save the Children International | Sudan are supporting وزارة الصـحة - السـودان’s efforts to restore immunisation services to protect children and save lives: bit.ly/3VVMBga
Pleased to welcome Dr Senator Dr Sania Nishtar to her first @Gavi Board strategy retreat as we meet in Evian to set our Alliance priorities for 2026-30, informed by insights from our largest consultation to date.
Delighted to welcome the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between @Gavi + the Brazilian Ministry of Health to collaborate on vaccine production, innovation and global access! Thank you Ministério da Saúde 🩵 for your partnership & commitment to #vaccinequity : bit.ly/3vEQT0L
Understanding barriers to immunisation is the key to unlocking new strategies to ensure #VaccinesWork ! Ethiopia’s Dek Island is a great example of the fact that, with innovation and determination, no community is too hard to reach with lifesaving vaccines: bit.ly/3xkyerb
Amidst a deadly surge in #cholera cases and outbreaks, @Gavi is working with UNICEF, World Health Organization (WHO) and FIND to fight back and #stopcholera with a shipment of 1.2 million cholera rapid diagnostic tests to 14 countries in the largest-ever global deployment: bit.ly/43L698K
Everyone, everywhere deserves access to essential healthcare, including immunisation. This #WorldHealthDay I reaffirm @Gavi’s commitment to work with partners to make up for lost ground after the pandemic to reach and protect #zerodosechildren and strengthen routine immunisation.