The #StrongHealthSystems chat will take place during the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH). The theme of the ASTMH 2018 Annual Meeting is “There will be epidemics” with a focus on outbreaks.
About the Twitter Chat: The #StrongHealthSystems chat will focus on the ways in which all of our infectious disease areas (Zika, malaria, NTDs, etc.) are contributing to stronger, more resilient health systems that are able to prevent, detect and respond to global health threats. The goal is ) amplify the important lessons and research being shared at the ASTMH Annual Meeting, 2) encourage cross-sectoral learning, where tendencies have often been to stay in our siloed areas of infectious disease – at conferences and beyond. Join the conversation and share your #StrongHealthSystems successes and challenges!
Moderated by RTI International via @RTI_INTL_DEV
Participants: @PMIgov, @USAIDGH, @IDMOD_ORG, @IMAWorldHealth, @MalariaNoMore, @MalariaVaccine, @endmalaria, @PreventTyphoid, @MACEPA_tweets, @RTIfightsNTDs, @TakedaPharma, @DefeatDD, @CarterCenter & more!
At ASTMH? Join us on the 4th floor of the Marriot, Balcony I-K. We will have a table set up for joining the chat live!
Not at ASTMH? That's okay. Join us virtually and share your #stronghealthsystems successes and challenges.
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Pre-Chat Tweets:
- Hey #TropMed18! Join the #StrongHealthSystems chat on Oct 29 @ 3pm CDT to discuss why #StrongHealthSystems are critical to prevent, detect and respond to #globalhealth threats.
- This #TropMed18 join @RTI_INTL_DEV @USAIDGH @PMIgov @IMAWorldHealth @PreventTyphoid & more to discuss ways in which our global infectious disease efforts can contribute to #StrongHealthSystems #Zika #Ebola #BeatNTDs #Malaria
- Why are #StrongHealthSystems critical to infectious disease response? Find out at the #StrongHealthSystems chat on Oct 29 at 3pm CDT!
- How can we ensure #healthsystems are able to prevent, detect, and respond to #globalhealth threats? Join the #StrongHealthSystems chat at #TropMed18 to discuss with @IDMOD_ORG, @MalariaVaccine, @endmalaria, @TakedaPharma & others!
- Join @RTI_INTL_DEV @MalariaNoMore, @USAIDGH & more this #TropMed18 to discuss how we can support #StrongHealthSystems! #globalhealth
- TODAY! Join us at #TropMed18 to discuss how we can contribute to stronger, more resilient #healthsystems through infectious disease response #StrongHealthSystems #globalhealth
Promotional Facebook message: Strong health systems are critical to prevent, detect and respond to global health threats. This #TropMed18 join @RTI_INTL_DEV @USAIDGH @PMIgov @endMalaria & more for a chat on how infectious disease response can contribute to and benefit from stronger, more resilient health systems. Join the #StrongHealthSystems Twitter chat on Monday, October 29 from 3-4PM CDT. Ask questions and share your experience!
Draft Questions (subject to minor changes):
1. #StrongHealthSystems are fundamental to achieving the #SDGs and #UHC. How have you seen #healthsystems pave the way for success in infectious disease response? #Malaria #NTDs #Zika #Ebola
2. What is the MOST impactful way disease prevention and response can contribute to health system strengthening? Tell us your #StrongHealthSystems recipe for success. #finance #governance #supplychain #technology #workforce
3. We often say, what gets measured gets done. How have indicators for your disease area been integrated into #healthsystems? #StrongHealthSystems
4. On the flip side, what #healthsystems indicators are you tracking in your infectious disease efforts? #StrongHealthSystems
5. The fact that #healthworkerscount becomes even more clear in a crisis. How do we create a #healthworkforce that is able to prevent, detect, and respond to #globalhealth threats at any time? #StrongHealthSystems
6. Many #globalhealth threats require us to think holistically about human, animal, and environmental health. How do we build #onehealth into #StrongHealthSystems?
7. Creating nationally-owned #StrongHealthSystems is a goal shared by many, but it takes time and money. What successes have you seen in domestic resource mobilization for infectious diseases?
8. Diseases often don’t respect borders, but #healthsystems do. How can we ensure cross-border collaboration to prevent, detect, and respond to #globalhealth threats? #StrongHealthSystems
9. Whether #Zika #malaria #NTDs #ebola or any number of infectious diseases, early detection of #outbreaks is key to ensure rapid response. What innovative tools or approaches have you seen to integrate disease surveillance into #stronghealthsystems?
10. Looking forward, what innovative technologies, methods, and tools are needed to maximize impact for #StrongHealthSystems?