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In 1783, King George III asked an American painter what George Washington would do now that he had virtually won the war. The painter replied that the General intended to return to his farm in Virginia. The King was stunned. He reportedly said, "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world." Throughout history, victorious generals almost always seized the throne. From Caesar to Cromwell, military success usually meant political dictatorship. The concept of voluntarily walking away from absolute power was practically unheard of. But George Washington wasn't like other men. By December 4, 1783, the British surrender at Yorktown was past, and peace was finally assured. Washington commanded a powerful, seasoned army that adored him. Conversely, many of his officers were unpaid and angry at the inefficient Congress. They had the guns, the manpower, and the loyalty to install a new monarch. He could have been King George I of America. Instead, on this day in history, Washington walked into the Long Room at Fraunces Tavern in lower Manhattan. The room was filled with his most loyal officers—men like Henry Knox and Baron von Steuben—who had frozen with him at Valley Forge and bled with him for eight long years. The atmosphere wasn't celebratory. It was heavy with inevitable separation. Washington, usually stoic and commercially reserved, poured a glass of wine and looked at his brothers-in-arms with visible emotion. "With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you," he said, his voice shaking. "I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable." He didn't order them. He didn't demand their allegiance. He hugged them. One by one, the hardened soldiers wept openly. Washington embraced each man in silence. There was no pomp, no ceremony, and no speeches about future conquests. It was just a quiet goodbye between warriors who had done the impossible. Immediately after leaving the tavern, Washington didn't march on Congress to demand payment or power. He rode to Annapolis, Maryland, resigned his commission, and went home to Mount Vernon to plant crops. He did the impossible. He refused the crown. He trusted the people. By stepping down, he ensured that the United States would be a republic ruled by laws, not a kingdom ruled by force. He proved that the military serves the people, not the other way around. It was the final, and perhaps greatest, victory of the Revolution. The world watched in awe as the American Cincinnatus returned his sword to its sheath, proving that character is the strongest constitution of all." #archaeohistories

A herd of African elephants roamed the vast, sun-baked plains of Tsavo, Kenya, in 1950s; a time when land still felt overwhelmingly wild and uninterrupted. These giants moved in a slow, deliberate rhythm, their massive silhouettes rising like ancient monuments against the shimmering heat. Tsavo was one of the few places where elephants thrived in large numbers, protected by sheer remoteness and the resilience of the ecosystem that sustained them. Calves walked close to their mothers, learning the quiet language of survival through touch, rumbling calls, and the unspoken discipline of the herd. In this era, the elephants’ world was both beautiful and harsh. They traveled long distances in search of water, following paths carved by generations before them. The red dust of Tsavo stained their skin, creating a striking contrast with the deep greens of scattered acacia trees. Though unaware, these elephants lived at the precipice of change, just before modern pressures—poaching, shrinking habitats, and human expansion—began reshaping their destiny. Photographs from 1950s capture more than a moment in time; they preserve the memory of a wilder Africa, where elephants moved as they always had, guided by ancient instincts across a land that seemed endless. © History Pictures #archaeohistories

New Policy Brief: Revision of Health Benefits Packages Proud to share a collaborative effort to improve Health Benefits Packages (HBPs), crucial for ensuring access to essential services without financial hardship. Case studies from 🇪🇹 🇬🇭 🇰🇪 🇿🇦 jointlearningnetwork.org/resources/poli…

Learn about our collaborative effort to establish government-led contracting, accelerating progress towards the #SDGs Authors: William Wells, Jacob Hughes, Denise Silfverberg, Sara Wilhelmsen, James Soki, Rahul S Reddy Kadarpeta jointlearningnetwork.org/introducing-a-…

Read why Africa needs a paradigm shift in healthcare financing in the face of limited resources. Opinion by @daktari1 via @allafrica. newsroom.amref.org/blog/2024/04/a… @MoH_Somalia @MOH_Kenya @wizara_afyatz @MoHCCZim @mohgovgh @MinofHealthUG @MoHRwanda @WHO @AfricaCDC @_AfricanUnion @GatesAfrica #Amref4UHC #HealthForAll

Investments in #PHC key to #UHC Read @JLN4UHC blog on improving #PHC performance management at national and sub-national levels @JerryLaForgia @JontyRoland @JamesSoki @anuskakalita @Amref_Worldwide @AcesoGlobal @WBG_Health @gatesfoundation jointlearningnetwork.org/news/navigatin…

Our latest blog, "Empowering Policy Reform through Shared Wisdom Beyond Borders: Kenya’s JLN Experience" showcases Kenya’s transformative journey towards UHC, fueled by global collaboration. #HealthForAll #UHC jointlearningnetwork.org/empowering-pol…

Commitments without action are just historical statements! Governments need to walk the difficult path of execution ensuring equitable access to quality health services, and especially Primary Health Services while having UHC policies that deliberately protect the poor FIRST That’s Pro-Poor UHC! This needs choices on an evidence based Health Benefit package (you can’t afford everything), who is included (start with the poorest) and use public financing (it’s the most equitable) It’s a journey but START and then protect it through legislation and compacts with the people. Hopeful #UHCDay to you all @UHC_Day @UHC2030 @Amref_Worldwide

Strengthening PHC in low-resource settings: It's not a maze, it's a journey! 1. Formalize processes and tools, 2. Develop managerial skills, 3. Build trust. Let's navigate the path to better #PHC together! #HealthcareForAll #JLN jointlearningnetwork.org/news/navigatin…

A look at the tangible influence of the JLN positive transformations in healthcare systems globally through country-led solutions. "Applications of JLN knowledge products have contributed to meaningful change." jointlearningnetwork.org/news/jln-at-th…

This was the culmination of a week of field visits to the cities of Indore and Bhopal meeting with frontline health workers ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives), ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) and healthcare teams. We shared widely on primary healt…lnkd.in/dhtQXmGj

@PATHtweets @WHO The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges with the current financing model. This approach will ensure effective, efficient and equitable response in times of crisis #WHA75

On the road to sustainable UHC for Kenya.

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The Digital Implementation Investment Guide is now available in Spanish & French. It helps governments & technical partners plan for digital health implementations that support national health system goals. Digitally enabled services advance #HealthEquity. bit.ly/3M1bCPe

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@PATHtweets This is timely as the Kenyan government signed off yesterday, April 25th, on implementation of the DHP (Digital Health Platform) pilot in 10 facilities.

At the Fairview hotel for a DCH TWG. UHC rests on effective delivery of PHC. Engaging on the role of digital health services to deliver this vision.

Minicheps wows netizens with ingenious photo art

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From detection to treatment. Our #breastcancer team in Peru is leveraging new technology to increase the chances of survivorship at every step of the patient journey. bit.ly/3jIifae #breastcancerawareness

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This Chinese veteran is 'lending a hand' to other amputees by making affordable prosthetic limbs 🛠️

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PATH Live Forum: COVID-19 creates new opportunities for TB care in sub-Saharan Africa path.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Join to learn how to protect TB gains as the world responds to COVID-19 @PATHtweets @MOH_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA #endTB #COVID19 #PATHLiveForum