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<p><strong>HIV, TB, Cancer, Diabetes, Hepatitis, Palliative Care...
Where are the health advocates? </strong></p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Over the last month, the IMAXI Cooperative has been running <b>
#MeetUpMondays</b>, 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. </p>
<p>The next #MeetUpMondays event is on Monday, 5 December, just days
before <b>Human Rights Day</b>. Come MeetUp ShareUp SpeakUp - the
<b>Right to Health</b> 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:
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.imaxi.org/content/hiv-cancer-diabetes-where-are-advocates">http://www.imaxi.org/content/hiv-cancer-diabetes-where-are-advocates</a><br>
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Meet-Up next Monday — "Fresh & Friendly" and Healthy!<br>
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<small>IMAXI Cooperative<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.imaxi.org">http://www.imaxi.org</a><br>
Twitter: @IMAXIcoop<br>
FB: IMAXI Cooperative </small> </p>
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