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🌙✨ Eid Mubarak from CAdSHI ✨🌙

As the blessed occasion of Eid arrives, we extend our warmest wishes to all Muslims celebrating around the world. May this special day bring peace, joy, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

May your hearts be filled with gratitude, your homes with happiness, and your lives with continued blessings. 🌟

Eid Mubarak! 🤍

𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐝𝐒𝐇𝐈 - 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

At CAdSHI, women are not only part of the journey but also helping shape the future.

Through leadership, research, innovation, and collaboration, women at CAdSHI continue to make a remarkable impact. Their dedication, creativity, and expertise strengthen our mission and help build solutions that advance health systems.

Every initiative led, idea shared, and challenge overcome demonstrates the strength and resilience of women in our community. Their contributions inspire progress, empower others, and help build a more inclusive and innovative environment.

Today, we proudly celebrate the women of CAdSHI, their achievements, leadership, and the difference they make every day.

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On International Women’s Day, CAdHSI joins the global community in recognizing the contributions of women in science, technology, and innovation.

Women make up nearly half of the global population, yet disparities still exist:
• 1 in 3 women experience violence during their lifetime (UN Women)
• Around 20% gender pay gap worldwide (ILO)
• About 27.2% of parliamentary seats are held by women (IPU)
• Nearly 33% of researchers are women, with less than 30% represented in STEM fields (UNESCO)

Bridging these gaps demands coordinated efforts across education, research, policy, and industry.

Center for Advancing Health Systems Innovations (CAdHSI) continues to promote inclusive research practices, mentorship programs, and collaborative platforms that broaden participation in health data science.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥.

GenderEquality

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Center for Advancing Health Systems Innovations (CAdHSI) recognizes the contributions of women who pursue science to advance knowledge, strengthen health systems, and contribute to sustainable development.

According to UNESCO, 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 33.3% of researchers worldwide, and 35% 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 enrolled in STEM fields are women. These figures reflect both the progress achieved and the continued need to expand access, opportunity, and leadership for women in science.

𝐂𝐀𝐝𝐇𝐒𝐈 remains dedicated to fostering inclusive research environments that empower women and girls to participate, lead, and innovate across various disciplines. By encouraging collaboration and evidence-based solutions, we strive to create a more equitable and resilient future.

CAdHSI

Today we launched our new podcast series with Dr. and , highlighting our impact at the intersection of health systems strengthening and workforce development in low- and middle-income countries and underserved communities in the U.S. Our debut episode featured and Dr. exploring the vision, challenges, innovations, and partnerships that define our work and mission to create resilient health systems globally and locally. 🎙️ Stay tuned for monthly episodes! 📻 ”

CAdHSI recently had the privilege of attending the Science Diplomacy Summit 2025 at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. on April 14-15. This esteemed event brought together global stakeholders to tackle pressing scientific issues, including research security, artificial intelligence, climate change innovation, and health.

By attending the summit, CAdHSI reinforced its commitment to advancing health systems globally through health workforce development, research, and strategic partnerships. We’re excited to apply the knowledge gained by attending to our work in the United States and low- and middle-income countries.

Our team actively participated in discussions, engaging with U.S. and international government officials, researchers, academics, and industry leaders to:
- *Foster Idea Exchange*: Share knowledge and experiences to drive innovation
- *Strengthen Partnerships*: Collaborate with global experts to address common challenges
- *Share Latest Research*: Showcase cutting-edge findings and advancements
- *Forge Policy Solutions*: Develop effective policies to inform decision-making

Press Release from CAdHSI!

We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Ambulai Johnson, recently participated in the inaugural Biosecurity Game Changers Fellowship Program hosted by the Pandemic Center at Brown University School of Public Health in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 🎉

This transformative program brought together global leaders to address emerging biological threats and pandemic preparedness. Ambulai shared how the fellowship has deepened his understanding of the critical connection between resilient health systems and biosecurity.

CAdHSI looks forward to collaborating with the Fellows and leading biosecurity organizations to develop innovative solutions for global health security. 🌍

Stay tuned for upcoming initiatives, including webinars, research projects, and networking opportunities!

📄 For more details, check out the full press release on our LinkedIn page. Please use he link in Bio

We are thrilled to announce that our Managing Director at CAdHSI, Dr. Banda Khalifa, has been appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to serve on the Emergency Preparedness and Response Technical Advisory Group (WHO EPR-TAG).

Congratulations, Dr. Khalifa!
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Dr. Banda Khalifa, the youngest and only Ghanaian appointed to the WHO's new Emergency Preparedness and Response Technical Advisory Group (EPR-TAG) for the African region, is a global health expert and doctoral researcher at Johns Hopkins University.

The EPR-TAG, comprising 16 world experts will advise the WHO on public health emergency preparedness and response, focusing on enhancing health security in Africa.

Dr. Khalifa's appointment highlights his expertise in public health policy, vaccine strategy, and epidemiology.

He is the Managing Director of the Center for Advancing Health Systems Innovations and also serves as a section editor for the Africa CDC’s editorial board.



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At CAdHSI, we believe that health is the cornerstone of hope and prosperity. Our mission is to enhance health systems in low and middle-income countries, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy, hopeful, and fulfilled life. 🌟💪



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