Global Health & Innovation Leader | WHO Consultant | Reproductive + Fertility Researcher Advocate | Academic Editor | Speakerhttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mwdxqunnxc22Canada’s #UNGA81 event showed global citizenship in action: investing in health innovations that improve lives at home and abroad. Proud to share @WesternU’s work with African partners. The right partnerships move ideas from promise to impact. 🇨🇦🌍25 Sep 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdxqunnxc22https://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mw4d22oxik2pA pleasure to connect with IDRC President Julie Delahanty at #Goalkeepers2030. We need leaders who ask whose knowledge shapes AI, who benefits and who may be left behind. Equity must guide research and innovation from the beginning. 🌍22 Sep 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4d22oxik2phttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mw4cxn2pfk2pCurious about the full #Goalkeepers2030 experience? Watch the conversations on AI, equity and our shared future—and keep an eye out for a familiar face 👀💜 https://www.youtube.com/live/c3M9bnaTdAY?si=rn4-QmE3LEiwDgKU&t=90122 Sep 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4cxn2pfk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mw4cx3yiv22pAI can transform health, education and agriculture, but only if inclusion is built in from the start. The future is still being written. Let’s be intentional about who writes it, who benefits and who it serves. ✨ #Goalkeepers2030 #AIForGood22 Sep 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4cx3yiv22phttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mw4cscllwc2pPleased to join @womenlifthealth.bsky.social leaders and President AmieBatson Batson at #Goalkeepers2030. We need women in the rooms shaping our future asking who is missing and ensuring innovation serves everyone. When women lead, better health follows. 💜22 Sep 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4cscllwc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mw4cqgzfus2pThank you to the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social for the invitation to #Goalkeepers2030. AI isn’t just a technology story, it’s an equity story too. The question is not only how fast it advances, but who benefits and how we preserve our humanity. 🤖🌍22 Sep 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4cqgzfus2phttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mvopglbad223Thrilled to step into my new role as North America Global Fellows Representative alongside Chioma T. Okafor! Grateful to @womenlifthealth.bsky.social for the platform to connect, convene & create opportunities for our Fellows community. 🌍✨ #WomenLiftHealth https://www.linkedin.com/posts/womenlifthealth_were-so-excited-to-welcome-chioma-t-o-and-activity-7505974092483751936-ssV1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAczOtUBWGSj8y6G5mr9uFDq0EWsCPL-Lzg17 Sep 2026 03:26 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvopglbad223https://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3msjbqgn3ic2p📢 New publication in Nature Reviews Bioengineering! We explore why successful health innovation must start with people and context, not just technology. Human-centred design means building with communities, not simply for them. Read more: rdcu.be/fyude #GlobalHealth #FrugalInnovation07 Aug 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjbqgn3ic2phttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3msjbnoe6ys2pHonoured to open #GMWS2026 on “Families. Communities. Futures.” Research matters when it improves lives. Through belonging, opportunity, Africa–Canada partnerships and research translation, we help build stronger communities. Watch: youtu.be/pT7OySEq-x407 Aug 2026 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjbnoe6ys2phttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mrw64yz2zc2kInspiring visit with Sarah Gallagher, Courtney Swinden and @westernuSpace team. Their work applying space research, from remote health to Earth observation in rural and low-resource settings is powerful. Excited to explore opportunities to collaborate!31 Jul 2026 04:57 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrw64yz2zc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mrm3pa3rc226A memorable two weeks at #HLPF2026 🇺🇳. From moderating the Uganda–Canada IMMUNEQUITY side event to engaging on the #SDGs, one message was clear: progress requires equitable partnerships, local leadership and action. Proud to be part of #CanDel🇨🇦.27 Jul 2026 04:47 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrm3pa3rc226https://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mr6g3v7quc24From the UN High-Level Political Forum to Uganda’s national headlines. Proud to have led our official UN HLPF side event, bringing together 660+ global participants to advance HIV cure research, innovation & local capacity via Uganda–Canada partnerships. #HLPF2026 #SDG1721 Jul 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6g3v7quc24https://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mquonz5kkk2pAn inspiring 24 hours at #HLPF2026 with Team Canada 🇨🇦🇺🇳 from the Ministerial opening to Canada’s reception. Proud to represent WesternU alongside colleagues advancing the #SDGs through partnership, innovation and global leadership. #SDG17 #TeamCanada 🌍17 Jul 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mquonz5kkk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mqghyxhrzc2hAfrica’s future depends on moving from commitments to delivery. Agenda 2063, AfCFTA, innovation, infrastructure and strong partnerships will shape the next chapter. Proud to contribute at #HLPF2026. #SDGs #Africa #CanadaAfrica12 Jul 2026 05:46 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqghyxhrzc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mqghjy6ly22hInnovation isn’t just about the next breakthrough, it’s about who benefits from it. Great discussion at #HLPF2026 on #SDG9 and Canada’s leadership in turning research into impact through equitable innovation. #Innovation #Canada #Africa #AIforGood12 Jul 2026 05:37 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqghjy6ly22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mqggdpjuw22pSome of the most delightful moments happen off the official agenda 🍽️🇨🇦. Great food, laughter, and conversations with Team Canada at #HLPF2026. These connections strengthen collaboration long after the meetings end. #TeamCanada #UNHLPF #Canada12 Jul 2026 05:16 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqggdpjuw22phttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mpybcajenk2vBehind every breakthrough is a partnership. Proud to moderate this official #HLPF2026 side event on Uganda 🇺🇬🤝🇨🇦 Canada partnerships are advancing #HIV cure research, innovation & health equity. Join us July 14: https://forms.gle/8VSLuzntje8dxHAk9 #HLPF2026 #PartnershipsForTheGoals06 Jul 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpybcajenk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mple3brdcc2mHappy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Grateful to call this beautifully diverse country home. Every day, I’m inspired by the people, cultures, and experiences that make Canada stronger. Wishing everyone a wonderful Canada Day! ✨ #CanadaDay #Canada #StrongerTogether01 Jul 2026 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mple3brdcc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3moxhj43whc22Honoured to be participating in the #HLPF2026 as part of the Canadian delegation 🇨🇦 at the United Nations. Looking forward to advancing #SDG17 and showcasing how Canada–Africa partnerships drive research, innovation and sustainable development. 🌍🤝 #GlobalGoals23 Jun 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxhj43whc22https://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mol4nillbk2v💡 How do we prepare the next generation of innovators and health leaders across Africa? At #Engineers4Health2_0, speakers emphasized partnerships, frugal innovation, and entrepreneurship. As Prof. Alice Lakati said, “Let’s solve African problems for Africa.” 🇨🇦🤝🌍18 Jun 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol4nillbk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mnlqwi53sk2mAfrica Day at Western brought together nearly 200 faculty, students, community leaders, and partners to celebrate Africa–Canada collaboration, research, innovation, and impact. A day of connection, learning, and shared commitment to global engagement. #AfricaDayWesternU06 Jun 2026 03:53 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnlqwi53sk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mn24h6l7wk2lHonoured to welcome the Uganda High Commission Canada to @westernu.ca for #AfricaDayWestern 2026 forum 🇺🇬🤝🇨🇦 @africainstute.bsky.social30 May 2026 03:31 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn24h6l7wk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/drmargaretmutumba.bsky.social/post/3mkr52g235k26Stepping into this role reminded why the work matters 🌍 Listening across Western, one theme stands out: impact through partnership. The Africa Institute connects 300+ members & 36+ African institutions—shaping research, innovation & global engagement. #AfricaDayWesternU01 May 2026 02:58 +0000at://did:plc:mr4tt5bumes4d6swt4euef67/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkr52g235k26