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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Gorgeous writing, clear message and an invitation to all of us from Ian Marcus Colbin. A must read for everyone who cares about the current challenges. Timely and rich @yalepress.bsky.social

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A major 2024 study used by some to argue that millions died from #covid #vaccines has been retracted by BMJ #PublicHealth “imbalanced, lacks rigour, and includes misinformation,” the BMJ stated www.scientificamerican.com/article/majo... bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/4/3/...

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Major COVID study that fueled vaccine skepticism retracted over ‘misinformation’

This study was originally published in 2024 and was criticized as being misleading by other scientists at the time

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 19/08/2026

People who don’t know the difference between ‘entomology’ and ‘etymology’ bug us in ways we cannot put into words.

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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

One of the best job applications ever written came from the hands of Robert Pirosh in 1934. MGM loved it, took him on and in 1949 he won an Oscar for ‘Battleground’.

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The work of people living with #Diabetes Type 2 and our #PublicHealth #Wales Diabetes team is showcased today on ITV news. Together they produced a point of diagnosis pack, written by and with people with Diabetes. www.itv.com/news/wales/2... search: living well with type 2 diabetes Wales

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I try in my latest piece to provide a practical framework for preventive action, including tools learned from practice (and by that I means LOTS of failures, and a few successes!) #PublicHealth #Prevention #SystemsThinking #ImplementationScience jimmcmanuswrites.substack.com/p/a-practica...

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A practical framework for planning, monitoring and sustaining preventive action

From architecture to stewardship: practical tools for designing prevention that lasts

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Prevention doesn't just produce outcomes. It produces trajectories. We should spend less time asking "Has the outcome happened yet?" and more time asking "Are we on the right trajectory?" New essay: jimmcmanuswrites.substack.com/p/prevention... #PublicHealth #Prevention #SystemsThinking

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Prevention effort should not (just) produce outcomes. It should produce trajectories.

The biggest mistake in prevention can be looking for outcomes without looking for trajectories

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Arrived today. A mere 769 pages. Holiday read or not I wonder?

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Drootinator @drootinator.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

New Substack: From interventions to architecture. Prevention rarely fails because we lack evidence. It fails because interventions aren't designed to work across system layers and timescales jimmcmanuswrites.substack.com/p/designing-... #PublicHealth #Prevention #SystemsThinking #Implementation

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Designing Prevention to succeed: beyond the 17 reasons for failure

A framework for thinking about prevention across layers and across time phases

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Starting your first job is a major life transition. Healthy Working Wales has launched Thriving at Work: A Young Person's Guide to help young people build confidence, understand workplace culture, protect their wellbeing and thrive. #PublicHealth #YoungPeople healthyworking.wales/app/uploads/...

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Prevention doesn't usually die in a dramatic policy failure. Its much more like a long defeat. My latest piece maps the remaining 9 of 17 reasons prevention fails—and the deeper pattern tying them together. jimmcmanuswrites.substack.com/p/the-long-d... #PublicHealth #Prevention #SystemsThinking

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The Long Defeat: Seventeen Reasons Prevention Fails Continued...

Part Two: Why good prevention still loses momentum

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

MIllion minutes are looking for trustees. A great organisation and a fantastic opportunity millionminutes.org/vacancies

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Vacancies — Million Minutes

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Ignacio Gallup-Diaz @igallupd.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

“A Penn professor thought she’d sell 1000 copies of her ‘Odyssey’ translation. She sold a million this year alone, thanks to Christopher Nolan.” “West Philly's Emily Wilson, who penned a highly acclaimed translation of the epic poem in 2017, is having a big summer.”

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A Penn professor thought she’d sell 1000 copies of her ‘Odyssey’ translation. She sold a million this year alone, thanks to Christopher Nolan.

West Philly's Emily Wilson, who penned a highly acclaimed translation of the epic poem in 2017, is having a big summer.

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

So why does prevention still fail? Usually not because of evidence. More often because of complexity, misaligned systems, weak implementation, poor accountability and failure to think across time. My latest piece: 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/jimmcman... #PublicHealth #Prevention

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The Seventeen Reasons Prevention Fails

Part One: Why prevention fails before it even reaches delivery

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David Buck @davidjbuck.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Bang on.

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

#Publichealth problems aren't solo performances. They're symphonies. I explore symphonic thinking: a way of working with complexity that brings together multiple disciplines Read: jimmcmanuswrites.substack.com/p/symphonic-... #Complexity #SystemsThinking #Leadership #PopulationHealth

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Symphonic Thinking in Public Health

The Methodological Mindset we need for the Age of Complexity

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

latest in my series of reflections on #leadership out. chapter in “Human Leadership”edited by amazing claudia megele & tanya moore. This in the Pastoral Review. chapter on programme management coming in next edition of Oxford Handbook of #PublicHealth practice. www.thetablet.co.uk/pastoral-rev...

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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Association for the Study of Obesity UK @ukaso.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We are excited to announce our first #UKCO2026 Plenary Speaker: Prof. Jim McManus Obesity, Complexity, and Policy: Why We Keep Getting It Wrong — and What to Do Next 🔗 Register now for UKCO 2026: aso.org.uk/events/ukco-... 📢 Early bird deadline 30th June 2026 @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social

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WHO @who.int · 04/06/2026

📣 Join our press conference, hosted by Africa CDC and WHO principals on the launch of the #Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease Continental Preparedness and Response Plan 📆 Friday 5 June 2026 at 14.00 CEST (GMT+2) Livestream via X, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube.

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Mae diabetes math 2 yn cynyddu’n gynt na’r disgwyl yng Nghymru. Ond mae modd atal llawer o achosion. Cymerwch gamau syml heddiw i leihau eich risg 👇 🔗 icc.gig.cymru/gwybodaeth-e... Darllenwch fwy gan ein partneriaid yn y BBC ⬇️ 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/ert... #AtalDiabetes #IechydCyhoeddus #Cymru

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Lleihau eich risg o ddiabetes math 2 - Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru

Mae gan un o bob pump o oedolion yng Nghymru ddiabetes neu ar y llwybr i ddatblygu’r cyflwr. Ond, yn aml, mae’n bosib atal diabetes math 2 - a'r cam cyntaf yw adnabod eich risg. Adnabod eich risg Mae'...

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Children & young people’s #mentalhealth isn’t a story about fragility or “too much screen time.” It’s a rational response to the world we’ve created: inequality, insecurity, disrupted lives, and rising pressure. #publichealth www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/children-and...

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Children and young people’s mental health: a crisis shaped by the world around them - Centre for Mental Health

Emily van de Venter and Jim McManus argue that framing the mental health crisis as a social media problem risks obscuring the bigger picture.

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WHO @who.int · 04/05/2026

Joint call by Director-General @drtedros.who.int @icrc.org President and @msf.ca International President on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286 on health care in armed conflicts bit.ly/4tKznRn

World Health Organization joint statement with leaders of ICRC and MSF on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286 on health care in armed conflicts:
"Ten years ago, the international community reaffirmed that the laws of war must be respected and that the wounded and sick, as well as those who care for them, must be protected. Today, health facilities continue to be damaged or destroyed. Medical workers and patients are still being caught in attacks that result in death and injury. That is not a failure of the law. It is a failure of political will."

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Some excellent recent papers in Perspectives in Public Health — great examples of public health happening in real lives, workplaces and communities. A short thread 🧵👇 journals.sagepub.com/toc/RSH/0/0 @rsph.bsky.social @journals.sagepub.com

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Perspectives in Public Health - Volume 0, Number 0

Table of contents for Perspectives in Public Health, 0, 0

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Neil Chadborn @neilchadborn.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

10 Key messages on #OlderPeople health by @gerisoc.bsky.social - essential reading for policy-makers & commissioners - modern service framework #frailty & #EndofLifeCare #palliative 1. Number of people 85 years and older is expected to double by 2047 (1.7m increasing to 3.3m) www.bgs.org.uk/keymsgs

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BGS key messages: Older people's healthcare | British Geriatrics Society

BGS key messages have been developed to provide members and multidisciplinary colleagues with topline information about specific issues relating to older people's healthcare. We encourage discussion o...

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

In the latest reflection on transdisciplinary #publichealth I look at parity of esteem across disciplines, and why we need a proper pluralism in methodological approaches. jimmcmanuswrites.substack.com/p/parity-of-...

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Parity of Esteem in Transdisciplinary Public Health

Groundrules for Transdiciplinary Public Health

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 14/03/2026

How concerned should we be about the challenge to public trust in health and science expertise? And what can be done about it? Our Director of Communications and External Affairs, @leonoramerry.bsky.social, explores in this week's blog. 👇 buff.ly/SDRKHpg

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Food for thought: addressing misinformation and polarised views in health care

Reflecting on a session from last week’s Nuffield Trust Summit on misinformation and polarised views about health, Leonora Merry discusses the growing gap between experts, institutions and the public…

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Public Health Wales’ new Help Me Quit (HMQ) mobile app, provides an additional route for people who want to quit with flexible, digital support, including those who may not want to use traditional stop smoking services. free, bilingual, 24/7 www.helpmequit.wales/download-the...

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Download the app - Help Me Quit

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Link to Donella Meadows free book on systems mentioned by Cecile Knao in her keynote #BSPHN26 virtualmmx.ddns.net/gbooks/Thinkin…

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

BSPHN conference off to a flying start #BSPHN26 cdn.prod.website-files.com/63236652b830...

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I gave a talk recently about transdisciplinary #publichealth with proposed ground rules like intellectual humility and parity of esteem across disciplines. I was encouraged to write it up for reflection. Link here open.substack.com/pub/jimmcman...

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The Groundrules for Transdisciplinary Public Health

intellectual humility and esteem for all disciplines

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Heddiw rydym wedi cyhoeddi gwerthusiad canlyniadau’r Rhaglen Atal Diabetes Cymru Gyfan (AWDPP). Mae’n dangos bod y rhaglen yn lleihau’r risg o ddatblygu diabetes math 2 bron 25% ymhlith pobl â rhag‑ddiabetes. #Diabetes #Cymru Darllenwch yr adroddiad: icc.gig.cymru/gwasanaethau...

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Canfyddiadau gwerthusiad o ganlyniadau Rhaglen Atal Diabetes Cymru Gyfan

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

New published today: the All Wales Diabetes Prevention Programme (AWDPP) reduces the risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes by nearly 25% for people with pre‑diabetes. Prevention works — and Wales is leading the way. #Wales #Diabetes #PublicHealth Read the report: 🔗 phw.nhs.wales/services-and...

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Building the case for a national diabetes prevention initiative in Wales

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We’re recruiting: Director of Health Improvement! Lead national action to drive system-wide change for Wales. If you’re a bold #publichealth leader ready to make real impact, this is your moment. 📍 National role 🤝 Cross-sector leader 🌱 Transform population health phw.nhs.wales/careers/curr...

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Current Job Vacancies

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Thrilled that the Centre for the Art of Living and Dying Well poster has been awarded joint runner‑up for the Joanna Mugridge Prize at the #MCResearchConference2026! 🎉 Big thanks and well done team!

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Mae Let's Prevent #Diabetes yn rhaglen addysg ar-lein am ddim i unrhyw un sydd mewn perygl o ddatblygu diabetes math 2, sydd dros 18 oed ac yn byw yng Nghymru. Mae defnyddwyr hefyd yn nodi eu bod yn gwneud dewisiadau bwyd gwell, yn teimlo llai o straen ac yn fwy egnïol yn gorfforol #Cymru

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Let's Prevent #Diabetes is a FREE, online education programme for anyone at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, who is over the age of 18 and living in Wales. · Users say it helps making better food choices, feeling less stressed and being more physically active #Wales

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Mae MyDESMOND yn rhaglen addysg ar-lein am ddim i unrhyw un sydd wedi cael diagnosis o ddiabetes math 2, sydd dros 18 oed ac yn byw yng Nghymru. · Mae 88% o ddefnyddwyr o Gymru yn cytuno bod yr wybodaeth yn MyDESMOND yn werthfawr #Diabetes #Cymru

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

MyDESMOND is a free, online education programme for anyone with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes over the age of 18 and living in Wales. · 88% of users from Wales agree that the information in MyDESMOND is valuable #Diabetes #Wales #PublicHealth

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