PHM-Exch> HIV, TB, Cancer, Hepatitis, Diabetes, Palliative Care... Where are the health advocates?

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*HIV, TB, Cancer, Diabetes, Hepatitis, Palliative Care... Where are 
the health advocates? *

With the growing economic crisis, most governments will be spending 
much less per person on health than needed, and many people struggling 
with life-threatening diseases have little hope of finding the quality 
of care they need from their public health system. Decisions that will 
affect the lives of millions are being taken by these Governments 
without the input of the public. To encourage and support the greater 
involvement of people in this health debate, a new social media tool 
has been created by the IMAXI Cooperative, driven by volunteers living 
with HIV and chronic diseases.

Over the last month, the IMAXI Cooperative has been running 
*#MeetUpMondays*, a series of 24 hour nonstop "Fresh & Friendly" 
meetings on Twitter and SMS. The aim is to bring people together to 
discuss health issues and what can be done to advance the rights of 
millions to a healthier future. Simply signing-up for a free Twitter 
account, and registering your mobile number if you want to participate 
only by texting, will open the door to meeting and sharing with 
hundreds of other concerned individuals: PLHIV, PWD, patients, 
caregivers, health pros and advocates exchanging views and finding 
common ground. Dozens of Guest Hosts from around the world moderate 
these 30 minute chats on diverse issues, including HIV/AIDS, TB, 
Cancer, Diabetes, Palliative Care, Right to Health, Social 
Determinants, Mental Health, Women and Children and more.

The next #MeetUpMondays event is on Monday, 5 December, just days 
before *Human Rights Day*. Come MeetUp ShareUp SpeakUp - the *Right to 
Health* must be advanced, powered by our voices in common cause. 
Simply search #MeetUpMondays on Twitter for session details, or SMS 
text to (+91) 8129094433 with your name, or visit:
http://www.imaxi.org/content/hiv-cancer-diabetes-where-are-advocates

Meet-Up next Monday — "Fresh & Friendly" and Healthy!

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IMAXI Cooperative
http://www.imaxi.org
Twitter: @IMAXIcoop
FB: IMAXI Cooperative

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