Thread by @rheum_cat

Next #ACR22 #GlobalSummit session

I guess I can't continue side chats with @LauraLewMad11 for the next bit since she's moderating this one!

@LauraLewMad11 Chris Scott, pediatric rheumatologist in Cape Town 🇿🇦

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Disease burden is highest in countries were resources are lowest

Where children live on earth vs where there are pediatric rheumatologists

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Formation of a global task force for pediatric rheumatology

the Call to Action paper: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32727697/

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The story of a WHO application to access rheum meds in JIA

This effort was backed by two international surveys of pediatric rheumatology clinicians

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The running theme and quote of the #GlobalSummit

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For those unfamiliar with the @WHO EML (essential medication list):
who.int/groups/expert-…

The only med for #JIA is ASA - "a moral crime" per @LauraLewMad11

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@WHO @LauraLewMad11 Dr Angela Migowa on @paflar webinars & educational initiatives

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@WHO @LauraLewMad11 @paflar "non communicable diseases should not be left out of the discussion on the global platform"

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@WHO @LauraLewMad11 @paflar "Africa is rising"

At @AFLARRheum 2019 congress, the first ever pediatric rheum symposium

Something big started there

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@WHO @LauraLewMad11 @paflar @AFLARRheum Only 10 countries with centers for pediatric rheumatology care in Africa

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33962643/

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@WHO @LauraLewMad11 @paflar @AFLARRheum Education through online webinars

Not just about pediatric rheumatology, but talks from experts on leadership, advocacy

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Achievements for this *virtual* congress

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From Dr Migowa:

⭐️Listen to people's challenges and from there you can find solutions

⭐️Cultivate the virtual community; there's always something to learn from new perspectives

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@angela_migowa

@DocChrisScott