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Do Mothers Matter? A New Online Exhibition and Maternal Health Campaign Says Yes | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “Every 90 seconds a woman somewhere in the world dies from a complication of pregnancy or childbirth, and most of these deaths are preventable.” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on April 12, 2012 at 2:46 pm By:
MT @HuffPostImpact @gatesfoundation > A new online exhibition & #maternal health campaign show how #mothers matter http://t.co/qOfPCgik
Paying it Forward: Why Women are the Best Investment | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “Women inspire and shape the world, one conversation at a time.” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2012 at 6:19 pm By:
#JNJ’s @SharonDAgostino writes for @GatesFoundation Impatient Optimists blog: Why #women are the best investment: http://t.co/7Wa4zcZ6
U.S. Congress Faces Funding Decision on HIV, Malaria | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “U.S. Congress Faces Funding Decision on HIV, Malaria | Impatient Optimists” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on March 7, 2012 at 3:25 pm By:
Roll Back Malaria Health Organization
@gatesfoundation makes the case for continued US support for ongoing scientific research to fight #HIV and #malaria: http://t.co/6Lm7lWTD
Which U.S. Presidents Had Malaria? | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “Most people know George Washington didn't chop down that cherry tree, but do you know that he suffered from malaria?” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on February 29, 2012 at 4:47 pm By:
Roll Back Malaria Health Organization
Which U.S. Presidents Had Malaria? An interesting article about US contribution to the global fight against #malaria: http://t.co/J8ODDZJo
Behind the Scenes: A Family Health "Checkup" | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “What exactly does the Gates Foundation do to help alleviate suffering around the world, when it comes to the lives and health of women and children?” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on February 15, 2012 at 1:26 pm By:
White RibbonAlliance Health Organization
@gatesfoundation will host #FHChat on Feb 23 to discuss strategies & approaches to supporting family health. Learn more http://t.co/PieBGPh5
The Role of "Local Leaders" in Maternal Health | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “In a recent meeting with Joseph Mbilinyi (aka Sugu), a Member of Parliament in Tanzania, he told the White Ribbon Alliance that he was shocked to learn that 26 women die every day in pregnancy or childbirth in his country.” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on February 15, 2012 at 1:23 pm By:
White RibbonAlliance Health Organization
Thanks! RT @G_C_I: Happy Valentines Day from the GCI. who do we all #love? Mom. Check out the White Ribbon Alliance... http://t.co/vbrLBulq
Our New Visitor Center | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “I hope the visitor center will be a place that educates, inspires, and motivates others to get involved in whatever issues interest them—in whatever way makes sense. We hope to encourage visitors to use some of the really cool interactive tools to engage with friends, family, and others with similar interests to their own.” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on February 3, 2012 at 9:03 pm By:
RT @GatesVC: "Anyone can be part of the solution" http://t.co/QNWc2f3I preview of @gatesfoundation Visitor Center via @melindagates
"Star Trek" Smartphones That Can Diagnose Malaria | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “Mobile phones can help diagnose malaria in rural areas. Imagine the lives that can be saved.” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on January 6, 2012 at 1:36 am By:
Rachel Vreeman Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician
Love the idea. Curious how well it works. RT @gatesfoundation: "Star Trek" smart phones that can diagnose #malaria: http://t.co/v04AZ7oV
5 Holiday Gifts That Make A Difference | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “Are you stymied on stocking stuffers? Here are a few ideas to take care of everyone on your list and make the world a better place at the same time. What could be better than that?” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on December 16, 2011 at 9:45 pm By:
Nothing But Nets Health Organization
A great list of gifts that give back! RT @gatesfoundation: 5 Holiday Gifts That Make a Difference: http://t.co/KDreOsEV #giving
Where Are We In the Fight Against Malaria? | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “It's time for the annual status check on the worldwide fight against malaria - and this year the news looks good!” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on December 13, 2011 at 11:29 pm By:
Nothing But Nets Health Organization
RT @gatesfoundation: Where are we in the fight against #malaria? http://t.co/9BeEwvX0 #endmalaria
Can Stories Save Lives? | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we believe that storytelling is an effective tool that can be leveraged within the portfolio of global tools and technologies to engender positive changes for families around the world.” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on December 6, 2011 at 6:16 pm By:
NW Kidney Centers Nephrology and Health Organization
Yes! RT @gatesfoundation: Can stories save lives? http://t.co/YVbJdPbE
Top 10 Myths About HIV Vaccine Research | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “This "HIV myth list" from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center gives you the low-down on the lies that still live when it comes to HIV research!” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on November 22, 2011 at 8:00 pm By:
RT @gladstonelabs Fascinating piece from @gatesfoundation on top 10 myths about #HIV vaccine research: http://t.co/zxHjhd6E #WorldAIDSDay
Ensuring Maternal Health in a World of 7 Billion | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “I often hear people say that the world has become smaller, referring to our ability to travel with relative ease between countries and continents. But in fact, the world is getting bigger every day.” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on October 31, 2011 at 5:41 pm By:
White RibbonAlliance Health Organization
Ensuring maternal health in a world of #7billion http://t.co/Ofg9fj1o Great to see so much coverage of maternal health today!
The Fabric of Life in Tanzania | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “A to Z Textile Mills in Kisongo, Tanzania, is a special place. What was founded with just two sewing machines has blossomed into the largest producer of insecticide-treated nets for the prevention of malaria.” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on October 19, 2011 at 8:29 pm By:
Nothing But Nets Health Organization
Learn about one of our net manufacturers, based in Tanzania: http://t.co/ageaG6kS via @gatesfoundation @globalfundnews
Major Milestone in Malaria: RTS,S Vaccine Within Reach | Impatient Optimists
impatientoptimists.org — “The first set of results from the large-scale trial of the world’s most clinically advanced malaria vaccine candidate, RTS,S, were published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.” View full resource at impatientoptimists.org
Most Recently Shared on October 18, 2011 at 7:14 pm By:
Nothing But Nets Health Organization
RT @gatesfoundation: Major Milestone: A vaccine for #malaria is within reach: http://t.co/CqxoJaDW #endmalaria
