Thread by @drlennardlee

1/x 🧵 I was thrilled to be talk to @Chikwe_I, WHO assistant Director-General of Health Emerrgency intelligence at @WorldHealthSmt. We talked about protecting #immunocompromised. As an global leader, he had insight about working at system interfaces for change. #incrediblesummit

2/x. He talked about how systems must learn & maintain learning. He talked about a lot of the new talent and expertise generated, particularly entrenching change. He talked about @PeterHorby & other oxford wins, like vaccination. I couldn't believe Oxford had such global reach.

3/x. He was also very gracious with me. I explained the #forgotten500k plan to protect UK immunocompromised patients. He notes that protecting the #immunocompromised and those with cancer who don't respond to #vaccination is a global issue. I told him about antibody therapies.

4/x. What did I learn? Well, global leads all know this issue. Unsurprisingly, with 32 countries rolling out protection for #immunocompromised with #evusheld, I'm really struggling to find anyone who can defend the UK decision at the @WorldHealthSmt

5/x. This conference has been amazing to understand global and international leads mindsets. What really surprised me is how astute they are to the needs of the population and to develop expertise in young leaders. @IAPartnership

6/6. Thanks to @Chikwe_I @WorldHealthSmt for giving Oxford opportunities to talk to such clever, intelligent + innovative international leads. I am touched that they are as keen as I am to protect #immunocompromised & those who respond poorly to vaccination. I have learnt much++