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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

If you’re not in medicine, then www.highimpactprofessionals.org can do the same for you, and they are accepting applications now for their Impact Accelerator Program - which I can say from personal experience is outstanding.

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

An inspiring intertwining of biography, family love, supporting allies, & success against the odds, with disturbing hard facts about the many systemic contributions to early death & poor health among black people in North America. Dr Blackstock provides direction to what we can do to change.

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Just finished “Legacy” by @ucheblackstockmd.bsky.social In today’s local & global disruption & conflict, important to remember the work we can do within ourselves, to address the crushing inequity that is anti-black racism within healthcare. A powerful way to feel more in control in crazy times.

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

What am I reading right now? Three books at the same time!... this one gives 4-5 page summaries of 80+ subject areas. An excellent overview and an inspiring springboard into more detailed reading. Recommended!

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

For what it’s worth (& it’s worth a lot to me), I sent $$ to @who.int when USA cancelled support; I still prioritize diversity, equity & inclusion; I will support orgs helping Canadians hit by inevitable tariffs; & I won’t vote to join USA. Small actions to help me feel empowered in a crazy world.

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Gavi @gavi.org · 01/02/2025

Equity in immunisation starts with understanding the gaps. New resources are helping us identify and overcome barriers to reach every child with vaccines.

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Zero-Dose Learning Hub: Key resources produced on advancing equity through evidence

The following resource highlights feature the ZDLH’s top publications from the year designed to guide immunization research and implementation.

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

This is an excellent presentation from @madhupai.bsky.social , providing a broader context for the current threats to support for global health initiatives, and some ideas for a response based in allyship. youtu.be/pZq8CqYDG5A?...

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Powershifting in Global Health with Dr Madhukar Pai

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I just donated to WHO - please join me… “What if we proved WHO still matters? If each of us, believing the UN isn’t perfect but it’s all we’ve got, gave just $1…”Let’s raise $1 billion to support the World Health Organization’s critical mission.” whofoundation.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEKRB...

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1 Dollar, 1 World

I have been at WHO for over 10 years. Like my colleagues, I have worked my butt off day and night to fight Covid and work towards universal access to health care. This place frustrates me every day.

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Nelson Mandela: “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” Time for the world to re-examine its soul and for good people everywhere to demand leaders who will act for the protection of our children.

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

I continued to find immense satisfaction in caring for patients at SickKids.ca; and as I turned 60, my personal growth continued with completion of the excellent Impact Accelerator Program of highimpactprofessionals.org, helping to clarify my plans for next steps in my career.

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

the @who.int Hepatitis B guidelines (lnkd.in/g6s_SMDG) published after the honour of working with so many global experts on the paediatric chapter;…

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

As I plan for 2025, I can reflect on a big year just completed, with family at the heart of it. Highlights include Cino and Kyle’s wedding, which was an occasion beyond compare, an emotional tsunami for me, with so much love among family and friends. Professionally, it was great to see…

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Philanthropic: to support organizations that positively impact global child health, those that are highly cost effective (e.g. GiveWell.org) and/or highly necessary (e.g. @msf.ca Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada for their indispensable and courageous humanitarian work).

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

So what are my New Year resolutions? Personal: to keep family first & foremost. Professional: to finish off at SickKids in April and achieve a career transition to increase my impact in global child health, leveraging my 30 years experience in academic paediatrics and leadership. Philanthropic.. /n

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

“Find a problem and solve it”. Peter Singer offers 3 principles to succeed in escalating your impact on the world’s challenges. open.substack.com/pub/singerp/...

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New year, greater impact

Career advice for young (and not so young) people

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simonling.bsky.social @simonling.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Time to refocus on brightening the future for all children - a new year to do better.

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UNICEF @unicef.org · 28/12/2024

“This must not be the new normal.” - UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. In 2025, we must do more to turn the tide and save and improve the lives of children. Full statement: uniceflink.org/40my0fD

By almost every measure, 2024 has been one of the worst years on record for children in conflict in UNICEF’s history. - Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director

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