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#Covid19SA outbreaks plateau in Italy& Spain. US & UK cases are rising steeply. SA is extremely showing positive returns to its early & timely lock-down.History will judge this extremely brave and strong decision by @CyrilRamaphosa.Well done team SA but a mountain to climb still
Catch Cde @thulanitshefuta tonight Live on @Newzroom405 from 19:00
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#FightCovid19
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The Western Cape Government Health is encouraging the public to practice 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 to 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 & stop the spread of COVID -19. #SocialDistancing #COVID19 #CoronavoirusinSA #CoronavirusinWC
Minister Mkhize addressing the media on his visit to Khayelitsha ahead of the community based screening & testing to commence in the Western Cape #StopTheSpread
Important information people living with #HIV need to know about #HIV & #Covid19SA courtesy of @UNAIDS @RamneekHH @HealthZA @HigherEduGovZA @USAf_ORG @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #HigherHealth #CoronavirusSouthAfrica #LockdownSA
TB is a major health problem and affects many people in South Africa - it is the leading natural cause of death. This new leaflet provides information on awareness, testing and treatment that will help us beat TB. #StaySafe #StopTB https://t.co/rb6EYpxKKK
Treatment adherence, a good diet, multivitamins, regular exercise and adequate sleep in the midst of #COVID19 is a guaranteed way to strengthen your immune system and ensure that even if you get infected by the #CoronavirusPandemic you will survive it like any other person.
Staying on your ARVs is vital for your health. You need your treatment now more than ever.
Deadline extended to Monday, 06 April. All other details remain the same.
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INVITATION TO ALL CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS TO REGISTER ON THE DATABASE FOR COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESPONSE.
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Are you living with or affected by HIV? Here’s what you need to know about #COVID19 and HIV 👉🏿 https://t.co/CiRV7LfIlE
Stay safe, friends.
Hon. Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health in South Africa and member of the Global TB Caucus explains why South Africa's strides against TB can pay off in the fight against COVID-19
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World TB Day: Why SA's strides against TB can pay off in the fight against COVID-19 – Bhekisisa
This World TB Day, celebrations are going virtual. But South Africa has reason to celebrate its gains - and put them to a new test.
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What myths have you heard or believed about #CoronaVirusSA over the past few weeks? @HealthZA has released a few myth busters - look through them to make sure you haven't been fooled!
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@GenesisEconomic looks at the #doublingrate of #Covid19 across countries since the first 100 cases. The higher the rate the #FlatterTheCurve. ZA’s doubling rate is >20 @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @HealthZA @PresidencyZA #StayAtHome
I ascribe this reduction in the rate of increase due to: closing the borders, enforcing quarantine on inbound travelers, lockdown has slowed internal transmission by reducing the spread during large gatherings and overcrowded transport routes eg Trains, buses and taxis
About to launch mobile sampling units to be deployed to different municipal areas #COVID19. Stay tuned @HealthZA
@UNinSouthAfrica sends condelences to family, friends & colleagues of former Chief Specialist Scientist & Director of the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) #HIV Prevention Research Unit, PROF GITA RAMJEE.
Rest In Peace! @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @UNAIDS_ZAF @Auruminstitute
Peter Godfrey-Faussett, states in his tribute to Gita, “I know that she would want us to step up and meet the challenge of COVID-19 not only as a public health crisis, but even more so as a challenge to inequity, poverty and lack of global solidarity.” We echo this call.
@UNinSouthAfrica sends condelences to the family, friends and colleagues of the former Chief Specialist Scientist & Director of the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) HIV Prevention Research Unit, Prof Gita Ramjee. Rest In Peace! @Auruminstitute @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
I’m visiting shelters for the homeless today, just arrived at Caledonian Stadium. This visit is to monitor lockdown regulations @The_DSD @OfficialSASSA #Covid-19
Help make the next 15 days count. Stay at home, only go out if you are going to buy food or seek medical attention, avoid social gatherings and maintain social distance even at home. Together, we can stop the spread of #COVID19 in #SouthAfrica
[Read] South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) Chairperson, Deputy President @DDMabuza has conveyed condolences on the passing of Professor #GitaRamjee @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #Covid_19SA https://t.co/XnZPM9Szks
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On behalf of @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL I would like to convey my condolences on the passing of former Chief Specialist Scientist & Director of the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) HIV Prevention Research Unit, Prof Gita Ramjee, who succumbed to complications of #Coronavirus
Professor Helen Rees was on The Agenda (SABC) to discuss South Africa’s involvement in the Public Health Emergency Solidarity Trial initiated by World Health Organization - 31 March 2020
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Aurum is deeply saddened by the death of its Chief Scientific Officer Prof Gita Ramjee, world renowned for her tireless work to find HIV prevention solutions for women. Group CEO Gavin Churchyard, described her as; "a bold & compassionate leader in the response to HIV."
Rest in peace Dr Gita Ramjee. You were an incredible role model, mentor and inspiration to me and so many others. It was a pleasure to work for you and travel part of a journey with u. @Auruminstitute @CAPRISAOfficial @Bhekisisa_MG @FPD_SA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL https://t.co/cNhOJpqDa1
#COVID19 Many #Healthcare workers are sounding the alarm as life-saving protective equipment runs critically low in facilities, due to increased demand created by the #Covid_19 pandemic. READ: @SECTION27news @PHMSA1 @DENOSAORG @HealthZA @DrZweliMkhize
COVID-19: Desperate pleas as protective gear runs low • Spotlight
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@HastSig @HaccsaS @CsfSanac @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @Tekano_SA #inclusivity #advocacy #COVID19 #LetOurActionsCount ❤️✊🇿🇦
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“Participate in the @HSRCza survey and pass it on https://t.co/ZBvokNkWzI @Bhekisisa_MG @moeketsimodise1 @SHA_ZAR”
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Ministers representing the National Command Council update the nation on the status of Day Two #COVID19 #LockdownSA #StayAtHome
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#COVID19 UPDATE: This morning we reported that 2 deaths had occurred as a result of #COVID19 virus. The 1st patient was a 48 year old female who tested positive on the 23rd March 2020. She was suffering from pulmonary embolism. This means she had an underlying disease.
If you are living with #HIV or #TB please take extra care during this time and keep taking your medication every day. #StayHomeSA #StayStrong
In efforts to assist sex workers during the Covid19 outbreak and lockdown, SWEAT & @Sisonke_ZA Sisonke has started a back-a-buddy fundraiser page. Please donate & share with your networks. A little will go a long way. Yours In Solidarity #sexworkiswork
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#COVID19SouthAfrica MUST READ: If you're on #chronic #medicine and need to refill prescriptions in the time of #COVID19 #LockdownSA. @SECTION27news @TAC @PlhivSector @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @DTHF_SA @SAHIVSoc @TBHIVCare @frontlineaids @MSF_southafrica @MSF_HIV
COVID-19: Some chronic patients to be given enough pills for 3 or 4 months • Spotlight
Four provinces have made positive moves to announce that patients on chronic medicines will be able to have their scripts filled for as long as three ...
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Although our offices are closed for the lock down, we are still working! If you are living with #HIV, remember to keep taking your medication every day as normal. #StayStrong #StayatHome #LockdownSA #WorkingfromHome
I would just like to appreciate the team doing all the infographics and translation for @HealthZA and @PresidencyZA
They are clean, easy to read and have the sufficient right information. @NationalNhi @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @SANAC_CEO @DrZweliMkhize 👌👌
The official World TB Day event was cancelled due to #Covid19inSA safety measures. SANAC, govt. & key partners continue to explore creative ways of shinning the spotlight on #TB. Parliament & other key structures were illuminated in red on 24 March to create awareness on TB.
Our day was focused on the real forces,as we enter another phase of our battle.We need them physically,mentally fit &ready hence we had 2vaccinate them for H1N1, provide debriefing,counseling &thanking them.These are front liners who will be attending 2 admission &critically ill
We are @CsfSanac & we are everywhere. Yesterday, 24 March in Cape Town on the occasion of Lightning up Parliament Red to mark WorldTB Day (#ItsTimeToEndTB), cde Mzwandike Bura Panziso represented all of us and spoke on our behalf. We are stronger together.
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Under the leadership of the SA Chapter of the Global TB Caucus , our Parliament was lit red last night in commemoration of WTBD. TB is the leading cause of mortality in SA. @FoMohale @WHOSouthAfrica
"We commemorate this Day amidst the global Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic; which demands an intense sense of vigilance and application of collective solutions of mammoth enterprise, as never done before" @SAfAIDS Exec Dir @Rouzeh on #WorldTBDay2020
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Ministers in the Economic Cluster unpack Government Measures to combat Coronavirus, #COVID19, #CoronaVirusSA
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@CsfSanac met yesterday to finalise a strategy for supporting government's efforts to stop the spread of #CoronavirusInSouthAfrica. Apex of the strategy is #CommunitiesAtTheCentre. Compliance with the President's call and enforcement of the call with urgency is key to success.
People need knowledge and understanding to win stigmatization. We still need to educate our masses to better understand #HIV& #TB. Great work @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL .
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“People living with #HIV and #TB are more those at the receiving end of undue stigma and discrimination. SANAC launched the #HumanRightsPlan as ...
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People living with #HIV and #TB are more those at the receiving end of undue stigma and discrimination. SANAC launched the #HumanRightsPlan as a remedy to these issues and more. On this #HumanRightsDay we urge all to act against any form of stigma, discrimination and inequality.
On his #HumanRightsDay in the era of #CoronavirusOutbreak, it is important that we eradicate #Stigma and #discrimination to improve the impact of prevention & treatment efforts to end HIV, TB, STIs & now #coronavirus. Lessons learnt should propel us to succeed @showmeyournumber
Important ideas on how govt can help people living with HIV stay safe. @tac @TBHIVCare @righttocaresa @ygpillay @MSF_southafrica @SAHIVSoc @healthza #@bandilemasuku @nomafrench @PhophiRamathuba @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
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“#Covid19SA People living w #HIV &other chronic conditions should be urgently supported 2reduce contact with #health facilities both for #So...
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We call on all Limpopo citizens based in Gauteng and other provinces to heed this progressive call. Once the virus reaches our villages,it will be difficult to contain.#OurHealthOurResponsibility #Covid19InSA
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“To avoid an Italy like wide spread infections,How about a Gauteng lockdown to prevent a rapid spread of the disease these Easter holidays. Limp...
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#ZweliMkhize: We would like to thank China for the R3 Million rand as well as the thousands of test kits and sharing your https://t.co/TnVSS2sLPB’s a mark of solidarity. We’d also like to thank China for the lessons on how to deal with #COVID19
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#CoronaVirusUpdate #COVID19
People living with HIV and key populations are encouraged to take precautions to prevent #COVID19 infection:
👉🏾Stay safe.
👉🏾Stay informed.
👉🏾Support yourself and the people around you.
👉🏾Stop stigma.
👉🏾Know your rights.
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#HIV has taught us many lessons, one of the most critical is that #community engagement & mobilisation is critical for an effective response. Those lessons need to be applied to #covid19SA @TAC @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @PlhivSector @Napwasa @Bhekisisa_MG @gregggonsalves
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“Coronavirus: Civil Society: HIV activists commend government response to Covid-19 and call for greater community participation https://t.co/Jl1...
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President Ramaphosa along with Political Parties brief media on Coronavirus, #COVID19SouthAfrica
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Do you know a powerful, influential & inspirational female leader, who espouses the values and craziness of the lovely #PrudenceMabele? Submit her name for the #PrudenceMabelbeAward. I miss her! @gnpplus @Yplus_network @frontlineaids @TAC @SECTION27news https://t.co/NpAQtFvRv5…
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @HealthZA @zwo_nevhutalu @CocekaNogoduka1 https://t.co/wZSLiPW3oo
Using the power of influence, the power of sport, arts & culture for PREVENTION and messaging. @Aredlalesafe @SMYN_Ndorondoro we say halala and we will join and massify efforts @CsfSanac @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
We invite u @NathiMthethwaSA to join efforts in the AIDS & TB response
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“The famous Ndlovu Youth Choir (@ChoirAfrica) from Limpopo spreads the message on the prevention of #Covid19 through song and dance in true Sout...
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@CsfSanac @msletsike @MabalanMfundisi @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @SANAC_CEO @zwo_nevhutalu @CocekaNogoduka1 @DrZweliMkhize @_cosatu @WHOSouthAfrica @thulanitshefuta Should you need our support, please feel free to work with us. We're ready!
Ministers' Briefing following President @CyrilRamaphosa's Statement on measures to combat #COVID19SA epidemic #CoronaVirusSA
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For centuries, TB has been a killer. But now, could preventing this leading cause of death be as simple as 12 doses? Find out this #WorldTBDay with us and @aurumistitute in Cape Town. #TB RSVP NOW: https://t.co/vzBOvp0IKC
Congratulations are in order to this SANAC Trustee: 👇🏽
I was informed during the week that I have been appointed to serve on @CityPowerJhb board, an entity of @CityofJoburgZA. Looking forward to serving in some small way residents of Jhb. Jhb must decrease dependence on Eskom. ItsJozi Maboneng after all, lights have to be on 24/7.
#COVID19 UPDATE: We continue to receive samples of #COVID19 suspected cases and we have been following up on all possible leads to track down #Covid19SA cases reported in the country.
The Minister is a tried and tested strategist from all fronts.
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“I'm really impressed by minister Zweli Mkhize's handling of the communication around the coronavirus. #Covid_19”
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The Deputy Minister's address was followed by discussion with legal practitioners, human rights practitioners and activists to rally the legal fraternity behind South Africa's National Human Rights Plan. @JhjSA # SANCAmeeting
South African National Aids Council (SANCA) seeks to prevent and combat stigma as well as discrimination of those affected by HIV/AIDS and TB. @JhjSA #SANCAmeeting
He takes over at the time when our President is also the incumbent Chair of the AU and this gives SA an added opportunity to impact in Africa in the fight against HIV, TB and Malaria.
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“SANAC congratulates the Minister of Health, @DrZweliMkhize for his election as the main member of the Global Fund Board for Eastern and Souther...
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Judge Cameron asks the @DOJCD_ZA Deputy Minister "why does the Human Rights Plan not explicitly say sex work should be decriminalised?“ #HumanRightsMonth
Our voice, our rights, our dignity. That’s what matters. We have learnt so much from the HIV response that should be applied in responding to #Covid_19. At @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL legal and TT team discussion on SA’s HR Plan with @msletsike @JhjSA @UNAIDS_ZAF and Justice Cameron
Deputy Minister of @DOJCD_ZA, Hon. John Jeffrey is now on the podium to deliver the keynote address. #HumanRightsMonth
Decriminalized https://t.co/WXGC1MxGL3
Krev Kanniapen gives a personal account of drug abuse. He is now part of COSUP (Community Orientated Substance Use Programme), a rehabilitative entity that assists drug users. #HumanRightsMonth
Deputy Chair of Legal Practise Council, Adv. A Platt (SC) issues a strong call to action to say legal practitioners should actively go out to do pro bono work and not just just do the minimum required time. She says many people are desperate for this service. #HumanRightsMonth
Retired Constitutional Court Judge, Justice Edwin Cameron talk about "key and vulnerable populations: a test case for law firms in SA". He begins by saying the #CoronaVirus scares him because our health system might not be ready for it. #HumanRightsMonth
SANAC CSF Chairperson @msletsike is directing the programme of this #HumanRightsMonth engagement with the legal fraternity.
Today was so amazing! As part of our AGYW/Youth Networks program I spent the day in Evaton, GP, speaking to young people, discovering what their main challenges were around health services & life in general. The amount of proactive outcomes that came through this was inspiring ❤
SANAC is at Webber Wentzel in Sandton this morning to orientate & engage the legal fraternity with an aim to rally them behind the recently launched SA's Human Rights Plan. @SANAC_CEO is currently unpacking the state of the epidemic (#HIV) in SA. #HumanRightsMonth
The number of HIV infections has declined among adolescent girls and young women aged between 15-24 years said @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @SABCNewsOnline
SA AIDS Council reports drop in new HIV infections among young girls - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
The South African National AIDS Council says there's been a reduction in the number of new HIV infections among young girls in South Africa.
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Attending PCA meeting in Free State, with PCA Deputy Chair, Ntate Mokoena; PCA HOS Ntate Tabi; MEC for Health Mme Tsiu and DG for the Province, Ntate Ralikontsane. @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac
For centuries, TB has been a killer. But now, could preventing this leading cause of death be as simple as 2 doses? Find out this #WorldTBDay with us and @aurumistitute in Cape Town. #TB RSVP NOW. https://t.co/vzBOvp0IKC
The '#LondonPatient' and the elusive #HIVCure. What does it mean? READ HERE:
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London patient still HIV-free 30 months after bone marrow transplant • Spotlight
The so-called “London patient” is still HIV-free, 30 months after receiving a bone marrow transplant to treat blood cancer, according to a...
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Watch the SANAC CSF Chairperson, Steve Letsike's interview on #NewzroomAfrika this morning where she talks about the Council's concerns for people living with HIV & TB in the wake of the ensuing #coronavirus (#COVID19) outbreak. @CsfSanac @HealthZA @nicd_sa
It is not yet known how HIV-positive people and those with TB will respond to #coronavirus should they be infected. Steve Letsike of the South African National Aids Council Civil Society Forum joined @N_Ayanda via skype to elaborate on the matter. #Newsfeed #Newzroom405
The role of sex work laws and stigmas in increasing HIV risks among sex workers https://t.co/OiBRNbEQhn HT @JohnsHopkinsSPH #SRH #GUM #SRHR #SexWork #FSW #SexWorkers
INVITATION TO SUBMIT YOUR ORGANISATION’S DETAILS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE HIV, TB & STIs RESPONSE DATABSE IN LINE WITH THE NSP 2017 – 2022.
Please take the time to complete the form online through the link on or before 27 March 2020. @CsfSanac
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Early symptoms of #COVID19 #Coronavirus
#ChommY #InvestInMyFuture #InvestInMyFuture
One of the #ChommY macots "Bokamoso" (future).
"From koko with love", an elderly lady explains the importance of nurturing children, teaching them love and setting good examples for them. "Children learn what they live" she says. #LaunchOfChommY @The_DSD
The launch of @The_DSD #ChommY is currently underway in Johannesburg's East Rand. ChommY is a life skills programme targeting children 10-14yrs. It's adapted from #YOLO a similar programme targeting older youth (15-24). DDG Connie Nxumalo is welcoming guests.
#CoronaVirusSA #COVID19
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Today, 5 March 2020 the @NWPLegislature hosted the TB Debate at the Legislature Chamber in Garon in Mahikeng. This was made possible by the @CsfSanac in North West & @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL, @HealthZA, @NorthWestDOH & NW PCA Secretariat. We are already in the journey to tackle TB head-on
Attentive, engaging and equal to the tak of ensuring greater progress in delivering on the steps to end HIV and TB through accountable leadership - this is what the CSF in Limpopo has bee engaged in over the past 2 days 4 & 5 March 2020.
Amandla Limpopo CSF👍👍👍👍
#Coronavirus in #SouthAfrica: You REEEAAAAAALLLY don’t need a mask. Here's why. #COVID19
#Coronavirus: Do you need a mask? Spoilers, the answer is no. – Bhekisisa
Medical face masks are flying off shelves of pharmacies in South Africa despite not a single case of coronavirus being reported. Do you need one? Find...
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Handwashing is everything
Handwashing is everything via @HealthZA
The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath #CoronavirusOutbreak #CoronaVirusUpdate
SANAC congratulates the UNAIDS ExD, @Winnie_Byanyima for gracing the cover of the Forbes magazine as one of Africa’s most influential Leaders. @HealthZA @CsfSanac @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @UNAIDS_ZAF
How to personalize the @unaids report #WeveGotThePower? "Take violence out of our schools, our homes, our workplaces," says @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Deputy Chair and @CsfSanac head @msletsike.
#TBAwarenessMonth #WorldTBDay
March 24 marks World TB Day & March is regarded as TB Awareness Month. This year's commemoration will be undertaken under the theme "Cheka Impilo: It's time to end TB" See the World TB Day Toolkit here: https://t.co/ISQkCsrfRx
@SABCCuttingEdge @Official_SABC1 Comrades, we have to work harder and more strategically to end hate. LGBTI+ people need real, tangible results. No more working independantly. @PresidencyZA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @KznLegislature @kzngov @kzncogta @DOJCD_ZA @eThekwiniM @CGE_ZA @SAHRCommission, NPA, SAPS, DSD, DOH...
Today, 3 March 2020 is the International Sex Workers’ Rights Day.
Sex work is work.
Sex workers r human like all of us.
They have names which they love, let us call them by their names.
They love & they are loved like all of us.
@CsfSanac supports #DecriminalisationOfSexWork
“One day, I was celebrating my 19th birthday. The next day, I had my first heartbreak. I was diagnosed with #HIV.”
'HIV is my unwanted pregnancy' – Bhekisisa
'My first heartbreak happened the day my doctor told me that I had tested HIV positive. It was a day after my 19th birthday.'
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#ZeroDiscriminationDay
People living with HIV are mong those severely affected by discrimination on the basis of their HIV status. As @positivegp correctly said on @eNCA interview a few min ago, self stigma is not talked about enough which needs to change. @UNAIDS_ZAF @HealthZA
Whilst elsewhere in Sasolburg TODAY @HealthZA was launching #Maxima thina at @SMYN_Ndorondoro we were busy pushing distribution & correct usage of #Max condoms at FNB Stadium because #KhonOzolahla at the #SowetoDerby. #NHInow
#QinaMsenbenzi
#SA4HumanRights
#DontLetStigmaWin
In a momentous occasion, US Global AIDS Coordinator Birx & Health Minister @DrZweliMkhize signed the @PEPFAR 2020 🇺🇸🇿🇦 Plan to reach HIV epidemic control in South Africa! @HealthZA #COP20 #PEPFARsaveslives
#Bambelela by @Ntsika_the_Dyan, a song that spreads a message of hope. This song will be performed at all #BoysAssembly and the artist is a young man who's been through many tribulations. He uses his experience to inspire others through music. @The_DSD @TakuwaniRiime @SedibengDM
Dep. Minister of @The_DSD @HendriettaZ is engaged in dialogue with the boys to establish what leads them to early sexual debut, drug & alcohol abuse, violence and unprotected sex. #BoysAssembly @TakuwaniRiime @SedibengDM
“It’s not how I walk, but who walks with me. My legs were amputated due to diabetes and I’d like to thank Government and Goevernment hospitals for providing me with these prosthetics” #NHINow @HealthZA @fs_health
#Bambelela We’re #ChampioningChange at today’s #BosyAssembly Venue with @The_DSD Deputy Minister @HendriettaZ @TakuwaniRiime. #BoysAssembly
#MensParliament
#Bambelela
#StandingAgainstGBV
#ChampioningForChange
Parents are missing the mark when it comes to comprehensive sexual education, @ClioMarley_ reports.
The dire state of sexual and reproductive health education in schools | Health-e
With a lack of sound facts, many learners navigate their sexual identities in murky waters. Now that parents can choose to exclude their children from...
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Happy Pride Cape Town! 🏳️🌈 #PrideMarch #prideparade ##CapeTownPride 🏳️🌈 #TrueToYou #BeWhoYouAre
Launch of the Wall of Hope where boys express what kind of South Africa they would like to see. These Walls of Hope will be presented to @DDMabuza at the national Men's Parliament. #BoysAssembly @The_DSD @HendriettaZ @SedibengDM
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize launching the female condom Maxima at Bekezela Primary School in Sasolburg Free State 29 Feb 2020
#BoysAssembly
@TakuwaniRiime @The_DSD @SedibengDM
A 13yr old boy admits to having had sex, without a condom.
#BoysAssembly @The_DSD
@HendriettaZ @SedibengDM
A girls plea to their boy peers:
#BoysAssembly @The_DSD @TakuwaniRiime @SedibengDM
One of the boys seems to believe that girls enjoy "cat calling" and being harassed. WATCH:
Conversations from the boys imply that gang violence, drug & alcohol abuse are extremely common in this district. #BoysAssembly @The_DSD @HendriettaZ @TakuwaniRiime @SedibengDM
One the boys confesses that he joined a local gang at age 13. He says the gang robs and terrorises people in the community. #BoysAssembly @The_DSD @SedibengDM @TakuwaniRiime
A boy from the floor: "Discussing issues of sex, HIV prevention and even gender-based violence is unknown in Black families. Instead of us getting advice from our parents, we just get reprimanded without being given the necessary information." #BoysAssembly @The_DSD @SedibengDM
Singing of the national anthem. #BoysChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV @The_DSD @HendriettaZ @SedibengDM
With my grandson @Gauteng Boys Assembly, Sedibeng District Municipality, Vereneeging. @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @LetsTalkEUP #MensConference2020 @The_DSD
The @SedibengDM leg of the Boys Assembly has just begun in Vereeniging CBD in the Vaal. #BoysChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV @The_DSD @HendriettaZ @HendriettaZulu
The Health Prof Council (@HPCSA_ ) has called on anyone with info on ‘forced sterilisation’ of #HIV+ women 2 hand it over so that #doctors can be prosecuted following a @CGE_ZA report released this week. @SECTION27news @PlhivSector @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @TAC @HealthGAP @DemocracyWomen
In her closing remarks, Dep. Minister of @The_DSD Hon. Bogopane-Zulu encourages men to talk to their boys "don't engage in domestic violence, especially in their presence because they in turn grow up to be violent men & the cycle continues." @TakuwaniRiime #MenChampioningChange
Amajuba District #MensParliament session at Richview Civic Hall, Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal, as we forge ahead to ‘Institutionalising a Responsive Men’s Movement’ in address #GBV, #MensHealth and socioeconomic development as #MenChampioningChange
Parliamentarians speaking about issues that need urgent attention from men.. Alcohol abuse being an issue leading to GBV @The_DSD @DsdNews @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @TakuwaniRiime @GCIS_KZN @kzngov
Deputy mayor of Newcastle Cllr Sipho Nkosi speaking about the abuse of alcahol in the Majuba District, and the number of illegal tarvens within the District.
@The_DSD
@DsdNews
@kzngov @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @TakuwaniRiime
#MensSector
#MensSector
#EndGBV
#EndHIV
Amajuba District (KZN) Men's Parliament is now in session at Richview Community Hall in Newcastle. On the agenda is toxic masculinity, HIV prevention, gender-based violence and health-seeking behaviour. #MenChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV
Check out our official inspiring #BoysAssembly song by @ntsika_the_Dyan that we launched yesterday in Pongola #Bambelela
#BoysChampioningChange
#Shobafwethu
#tjovitjo
#EndHIV
#MensSector
#sayNoToDrugs
@The_DSD @TakuwaniRiime @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
@kzngov
Ntsika ft Sande Worldwide - BAMBELELA (Official Music Video)
Debut Single Produced by Cloud 9ne Entertainment Credits: Director: Mlu Godola Executive Producer: Boikanyo Ratlhagane Producer: Sihle Gili Production...
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#Bambelela kuzolunga #BoysChampioningChange #sayNoToDrugs #EndHIV
"Bambelela", a motivational song by @Ntsika_the_Dyan which spreads a message of hope and a plea against bad decisions is launched and will now be performed at all upcoming Boys Assemblies. #PongoloBoysAssembly #EndGBV #EndHIV @The_DSD @TakuwaniRiime
Bogopane-Zulu says the stories emerging from her dialogue with the boys in this Boys Assembly is further demonstration of the need for comprehensive sexuality education in schools. #PongoloBoysAssembly #EndGBV #EndHIV
Dep. Minister of @The_DSD Hon. Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu engages with boys on circumstances surrounding their early debut to sex, especially unprotected sex. Some cite alcohol and substance abuse as a contributor. #PongoloBoysAssembly #MenChampioningChange @TakuwaniRiime @kzngov
Boys writing on the wall of hope what kind of SA they'd like to see.
#PongoloBoysAssembly
#MenChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV
A girls' plea to their boy counterparts.
#PongoloBoysAssembly #MenChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV @TakuwaniRiime @The_DSD
KZN #MenSector leadership and @The_DSD MEC at the #BoysAssembly to listen to the plight and resolutions of the boys in building a caring, healthy society and a prosperous KZN by #BoysChampioningChange
MEC of @The_DSD Nonhlanhla Khoza says she'd like to apologise on behalf of all parents for having failed the children of this country. She says this needs to change, "if you want to destroy a nation, destroy the youth (sic)". #PongoloBoysAssembly #EndGBV #EndHIV
Dep. Mayor Cllr. B Mvelase pleads with @SAPoliceService to improve visibility bcoz petty crimes, rape, house break-ins & drug use are rampant. Also pleads with the boys to avoid committing crimes because once they get a criminal record, it will destroy their future #BoysAssembly
Col. Mbongwa, the local Station Commander says this area in particular has youth that seems to have anger issues considering the crimes they commit. She also decries alcohol and substance abuse by young people here. "Ama tarvens maningi," she says. #PongoloBoysAssembly #EndGBV
Nqobile Mbatha from @loveLifeNGO touches on how to engage in healthy relationships. #PongoloBoysAssembly
Philile Sithole from @HST_health based in Pongola welcomes the #BoysAssembly under the #MenChampioningChange social behaviour change programme and says the organisation has already made some inroads in engaging the youth on issues of #HIVprevention and toxic masculinity. @The_DSD
Councillor NJ Mkhwanazi from Ward 2 in Pongola, says in this community there was a gang called Correct and a young man called Nyathi who used to terrorise the community but this was curbed by the community working together. @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @TakuwaniRiime #MenChampioningChange
The Pongolo District BoysAssembly is now underway at Dwaleni High School in the Ncotshane area. Boys from various communities from surrounding areas have gathered to tackle issues around #HIV prevention, #GBV, toxic masculinity & substance abuse. @The_DSD @TakuwaniRiime @DDMabuza
We are in Pongola for the District Boys Assembly. The Boy’s Assembly will provide a public participation platform for boys to discuss issues affecting them.
@The_DSD @TakuwaniRiime @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @kzngov @sasss @nda_rsa #BoysAssembly #Shobafwethu #BoysChampioningChange
I'm in Pongola engaging majita in town letting them know about rehabilitation Centres that are available
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@TakuwaniRiime
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
#MenChampioningChange
#notinmyname
#sayNoToDrugs
#EndHIV
Morning comrades
@CsfSanac is clear that we want #NHInow.
Those who reside in Kagiso and those able to go to Kagiso, please note that the NHI public hearings today are taking place at Chief Mogale Hall in Kagiso at 10h00. Be there, be present, be heard.
#NHInow
Well done TB HIV Care. Let’s now ensure that at national level the recommendations and best practices are implemented. Viral Hep is a big problem that we must address.
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“Thats a wrap! Thanks to everyone who made #INHSUAFRICA such as success. Together we will improve health outcomes for people who use drugs and e...
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Chairing the Opening Plenary of the INHSU Regional conference in Cape Town.@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
SANAC Executive Manager, Ms Coceka Nogoduka with Prof Linda-Gail Bekker at the INHSU conference in Cape Town. @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
The quest for an #HIVvaccine: How these two South African studies are hoping to take us closer to a jab to prevent #HIV. https://t.co/AYl23uQcBR
Diane McIntyre writes for us in this extract from her latest chapter on the National Health Insurance #NHI via @HST_health.
Confused about the NHI? One of SA's leading health economists breaks it down for you – Bhekisisa
Leading health economist Diane McIntyre explains how South Africa's National Health Insurance will change how healthcare is bought, sold and managed.
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[LISTEN] Old #HIV conspiracies are back. Here’s why SA’s epidemic could not have been started by apartheid operatives.
Did the apartheid government inject black people with HIV? We look to science. – Bhekisisa
This month, the New African boasts a shocking headline: "We deliberately spread Aids in South Africa." Could that be true?
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#STICondomWeek
Limpopo Dpt of Health MEC @PhophiRamathuba demonstrating leadership in action! Watch her engaging community members on #ChekaImpilo as part of STI & Condom Week.
Limpopo STI & Condom Week
As part of the STI and CONDOM week the department of Health Limpopo visited Polokwane taxi rank distributing free condoms,while encouraging the public...
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@DDMabuza @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @UNIZULUongoye @unizuluchoir Ambassadors hard at work on a valentines day, mobilizing university students
#tbiscurable
#know your status
#Valentines #Valentines2020 #ValentinesDay2020 @Mmbangiseni @HealthZA @ygpillay @SANAC_CEO @PinkDriveNoels @Bhekisisa_MG @KanyaNdaki @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @bonglez
Through @PEPFAR, the United States will continue to support condoms as a proven way to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections #PEPFARsaveslives
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“#STICondomWeek Condoms remain the cheapest and most accessible form of protection against the majority of #STIs and #HIV. Grab a pack of free s...
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