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Andrea Koris

@andreakoris

SRHR and GBV researcher. full spectrum doula. she/her. tweets my own.

 Cape Town, South Africa
Joined April 2014
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Increased access to HIV testing among youth through peer-led distribtion of HIV-self test kits in tertiary educational institutions- led by @gracemchugh6 supported through the @EDCTP Career Development Fellowship jahonline.org/article/S1054-… @ThruZim @ISEG_LSHTM
On Campus HIV Self-Testing Distribution at Tertiary Level Colleges in Zimbabwe Increases Access to...

On Campus HIV Self-Testing Distribution at Tertiary Level Colleges in Zimbabwe Increases Access to...

HIV self-testing allows youth to access testing outside of healthcare facilities. We investigated the feasibility of peer distribution of HIV self-testing (HIVST) kits to youth aged 16–24 years and...

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There is a curious phenomenon that results from the relatively brief window of time a single human lifetime provides: we perceive the current state of the natural world as “normal”. This is known as the Shifting Baseline Syndrome. 🧵
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@HEBobiwine21 Oct 2020
Standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Nigeria who are protesting against #SARS brutality! Outraged by reports of shootings & murder of unarmed citizens. We can't be free until we're all free. #SARSMUSTEND #LekkiTollGateShooting #EndPoliceBrutalityInNigeriaNow
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“Andrea, Laura and Yadu have pushed us to reflect on what more we can do to dismantle structural barriers in our work,” says Mary Story, @DukeGHI associate dir for academic programs. globalhealth.duke.edu/news/p… @YadurshiniR @laura_mkumba @andreakoris
Putting Decolonization on the Agenda

Putting Decolonization on the Agenda

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The global response to #COVID19 has reinforced injustices, but there's still a window of opportunity to transform #globalhealth. New @GlobalHealthBMJ commentary by @alimuradbuyum @CordeliaKenney @andreakoris @laura_mkumba @YadurshiniR @dukedecolonize bit.ly/2PujDjZ
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While the global response to COVID-19 has so far reinforced injustices, the coming months present a window of opportunity to transform GH. New commentary: gh.bmj.com/content/5/8/e0033… #DecolonizeGlobalHealth @alimuradbuyum @CordeliaKenney @andreakoris @laura_mkumba @YadurshiniR
Decolonising global health: if not now, when?

Decolonising global health: if not now, when?

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak has grinded the world economy to a halt and upended health systems across the globe, contributing to disruptions in routine...

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When talking about #DecolonizingGlobalHealth, we often talk about institutional reform and dismantling of systems but we forget to recognize the smaller but powerful actions that are just as important. A thread : 1/7
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"As we emerge from this pandemic, what will it take for the global development sector to be more inclusive and more sensitive to the realities of the world around us?"
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@devex20 Jul 2020
What does it mean to decolonize global health, as well as the broader global development sector? In this video explainer, @amrutabyatnal looks at how colonial mentalities have been affecting the #COVID19 response and why that is important to address right now. ⬇️

What will it take to decolonize global health?

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Environmental justice is racial justice. thecut.com/2020/06/climate-c… – at Brooklyn, NY
Climate Change Harms Pregnant Women, Especially Black Women

Climate Change Harms Pregnant Women, Especially Black Women

A survey of 32 million births in the U.S. shows that high temperatures and pollution are linked to underweight or premature babies and stillbirths.

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To prevent cases from becoming clusters and clusters from becoming outbreaks, states and localities must scale up high-quality contact tracing programs. Our new playbook provides tools that can help. nyti.ms/2Z2lv87
With the Federal Health Megaphone Silent, States Struggle With a Shifting Pandemic (Published 2020)

With the Federal Health Megaphone Silent, States Struggle With a Shifting Pandemic (Published 2020)

As state and local governments confront a new wave of coronavirus infections, President Trump is sending mixed messages and Washington’s public health bully pulpit has gone silent.

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I am here to help.
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We are thrilled to be partnering with @EdinburghDecol1 & @KarolinskaDGH to be a part of the Special Issue of the Journal of Decolonizing Disciplines. We invite you to submit your abstracts here : bit.ly/2zluEQf #DecolonizeGlobalHealth #DecolonizeGH2020
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We are delighted to share our podcast episode with ⁦@PfineFine⁩ on ⁦@fhi360⁩ “A Deeper Look” podcast series! We talk ‘Decolonizing’ and Int Dev! Check it out! #DecolonizeGH2020 ⁦@laura_mkumba⁩ ⁦@andreakoris⁩ ⁦@YadurshiniR⁩ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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This op-Ed ⁦@WSJ⁩ by Mike Pence is filled with half-truths and lies. No, Trump didn’t help with social distancing. No, the cases aren’t high cz there’s more testing. It’s not even about the second wave - it is about responding to the first. wsj.com/articles/there-isnt-…
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How are global health policy, funding, & interventions implemented across the globe? International speakers from LMIC unpack power structures in global health practices for empowerment of the global South. @dukedecolonize @DecolonizeGh @RenzoGuinto @paimadhu @DrFuraha_Asani
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My colleague @HarvardFXB exec. dire. @NataliaLinou and I write about the dangers of militarization of #COVID19 @ForeignAffairs. A punitive approach to enforcing public health measures will cause further damage to the most vulnerable. buff.ly/2VRpp30
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NEW Modelling: Estimates of indirect effects of #COVID19 pandemic on child and maternal health in low & middle income countries show increase in child & maternal deaths will be devastating if healthcare is disrupted & access to food decreases hubs.ly/H0qrRbm0 @JohnsHopkins
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A HUGE Thank You to our colleagues @EdinburghDecol1 for a fantastic conference! We were honored and thrilled to join the ranks of @paimadhu @DrFuraha_Asani @udnore and @YapBoum2 ! #DecolonizeGH2020 #DecolonizeGHEdinburgh
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Loving @DrFuraha_Asani’s Horizontal Accountability Culture framework
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Partners In Health@PIH20 Apr 2020
PIH Sierra Leone's preparation for #COVID19 included clinical training & community engagement, system building for specialized triage & isolation at PIH-supported facilities, long-term ordering of necessary medical supplies, and government accompaniment. pih.org/article/facing-covid…
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