John-Arne Røttingen

Opinion: Global health can't run on charity — now is the time for reform. @wellcometrust is facilitating 5 regional dialogues to discuss reforms of the global health system devex.com/news/opinion-g… #Devex via @Devex

Thrilled to share groundbreaking research from my colleagues @kemri_wellcome - "Ivermectin to Control Malaria - A Cluster-Randomized Trial." Key Findings: - Mass administration of ivermectin (400 μg/kg) reduced malaria incidence by 26% compared to albendazole in children aged…

For too long, international development has been fragmented, delivering a patchwork of handouts that leaves countries reliant and global health outcomes precarious. In this op‑ed with my esteemed colleague and longstanding friend, David Lammy MP @DavidLammy, the United Kingdom’s…

ICYMI - Linking Climate and Weather Data with Health: @WMO - @WHO Initiative Aims to Reach 80 Countries Explore📰➡️bit.ly/3HEz9Ih Additional Topics Include: 🟡Health as one of the best entry points for climate discussion 🟡‘Co-production’ of knowledge. Climate affects…

We were honored to host the British High Commissioner H.E @FCDONeilWigan @UKinKenya today for a courtesy call. This was a valuable exchange of ideas and a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to research collaboration and progress. Also in attendance were @KEMRI_Kenya Ag. DG…

Superb to see so many recognised in science and public health in the King's birthday honours. Congratulations in particular to former @wellcometrust director of infectious disease, @GordonDougan1, and @LSHTM director Liam Smeeth.

We’re launching a major new prize in mental health — and we’re looking for a supplier to help us run it. Interested suppliers must be able to run a global prize that is inclusive, impactful, academically rigorous and technically robust. Learn more ⤵️ wellcome.org/about-us/work-…

Strong partnerships require shared strategic priorities and joint thought leadership. Always a productive exchange with @jarottingen, CEO @wellcometrust as we work to advance climate & health, shape the research agenda, and champion evidence-based policy.

Global health shouldn’t rely on charity. Now is the time for reform. Read how ⁦@wellcometrust⁩ will foster discussions wellcome.org/news/global-he…

Call for Applications📢! Apply to Vaccinology in Africa Course 2025! Click the link below to apply! 🔗: English - shorturl.at/JAsZa French - shorturl.at/Pw5qv 📍: Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Sénégal Deadline: May 30th, 2025, at 5:00 PM EAT

I met with Wellcome’s CEO John-Arne Røttingen to discuss the importance of placing countries at the centre of conversations and decision-making as we work together to shape the future of immunisation. @wellcometrust @jarottingen

In historic move, ⁦@WHO⁩ Member States approve 20% funding increase and 2026–27 budget who.int/news/item/20-0…

Always a pleasure to meet with my friend @jarottingen, @wellcometrust CEO. Thanked him for joining us at #WHA78 and for the continued support to @WHO's work to promote, protect and provide #HealthForAll.

National data service will simplify access to health data for research. @wellcometrust is very pleased to announce this partnership with @DHSCgovuk #DSIT @UK_Life_Science and @NHSEngland ahttps://wellcome.org//news/national-data-service-will-simplify-access-health-data-research

Excited to announce the signing of a 7-year MOU between @wellcometrust , @KEMRI_Kenya and @UniofOxford for the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme. The collaboration seeks to address global health challenges and build sustainable research capacity and leadership.

I am clear in @statnews: 'No one can fill that gap’: Why a global health leader sees U.S. funding as irreplaceable. @wellcometrust will continue our strong collaboration with the life science and health research actors and agencies in the US statnews.com/2025/03/18/cut…

I had a sobering discussion with @jarottingen , CEO of the @wellcometrust about the impact of the abrupt cessation of US international aid on disease control efforts and @WHO. statnews.com/2025/03/18/cut…

On #InternationalWomensDay, our series features Dr @mbhavana10! Guided by Prof @shubhatole to now mentoring Dr @Kruttika_P22—the story showcases IA's commitment of investing in young researchers and strengthening the scientific ecosystem. Read more: tinyurl.com/26252y3e

Vi lever i en krevende tid. Det er et privilegium å få kunne lede @wellcometrust for å investere i kunnskap og løsninger som kan forbedre global helse dn.no/magasinet/hels…

Read the fifth article in our International Day of Women and Girls in Science series featuring @iambhavanat: tinyurl.com/mr3bda4t. An India Alliance Fellow at @IISER_BERHAMPUR, she studies transposons and highlights the research work of her first PhD student, @Pratty_Paul.