Thread by @udnore

Are you ready for more big malaria news? @PMIgov 2021 Strategy centers localization. Its principles include country ownership, #equity, & local leadership. 3 of its 5 focus areas incl community & local initiatives. Read on I want to share this rare gem example of impact.

Many of you saw this tweet that expressed a frustration that many researchers feel when funding is primarily provided to Global North-based institutions to “help” implement an LMIC-based program. 🧵re: a story of our collective #decolonizegh advocacy

https://twitter.com/udnore/status/1356166126510731266?s=20

Hundreds of you amplified the above tweet which was shared the same day that @rajpanjabi was appointed @PMIgov Global Coordinator. As the founder of @lastmilehealth we told him that we expected better and appealed to Him to improve PMI’s approach to empowering local leadership.

Then @NatureMed published our Open Letter penned by @tjmidega, @Fredros_Inc, @IfyAniebo, @allyeko,& @CKyobutungi. All formidable African scientists who bravely spoke out against colonial practices in science funding. Again, heavily shared by all of you incl, major media outlets♥️

#Leadershipmatters. @PMIgov vowed to do better. They have listened to ideas on how to improve malaria outcomes by partnering with more local institutions. They produced a local-centered strategy & have committed to engage w/ people & orgs doing the work.

https://twitter.com/udnore/status/1382958789767352322?s=20

The story isn't over. We need to see this strategy operationalized. It will also take time & sustained commitment to overcome systems that have long perpetuated inequity & ineffectiveness in health & development. It's also not just about PMI, but other funders, institutions,

...and African governments. Many folks commented that to change the dynamic we must not only wait for funders & GN institutions to change. But we must change and so we challenged #Africanleadership to invest in their own research, talent, and technology.

theconversation.com/african-countr…

This has all occured in the midst of fierce #decolonizeglobalhealth advocacy, research, & coalition building. Thanks to the many folks that continue to work tirelessly at this, who dare to hope, & who build new frontiers in #globalhealth to increase equity. A luta continua✊🏾

The last article is by @DrMishalK & @RenzoGuinto-- You have to create a @ChathamHouse account to read it. Which you should...it's worth it :-)
chathamhouse.org/publications/t…