Five actions civil society can take for #ZeroDiscrimination:
1⃣ Start a campaign.
2⃣ Provide support and a safe space.
3⃣ Conduct awareness-raising sessions.
4⃣ Ask governments to remove discriminatory laws.
5⃣ Adopt and promote a policy change.
See http://bit.ly/ZDD2021

@gnpplus @UNYPA1 @teenergizer @Swaziland_NYP @ypluskenya @apnplus @Zimyungpoz @YplusMalawi @znnpinfo @HIVJusticeNet @PEPFAR @UNAIDS @Aidsfonds_intl @iasociety @ITPCglobal @ICW_Global @Yplus_Global @frontlineaids @unicef_aids @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #Morethan👨‍👧‍👧👨‍👧‍👧👨‍👧‍👧👨‍👧‍👧I am more than HIV👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦I am a family men✊✊✊I am human rights activists 👊👊👊I stand for equality. PLHIV and key population their lives matters most,they are human too. I say NO to Stigma and Discrimination.

FDA approval for the #johnsonandjohnson vaccine yesterday from US.
Below is a quick snapshot on how #viralvector J&J vaccine works on our human cell system generating an immune response in our human bodies.
#SAvaccine #GetVaccinated #vaccineforsouthafrica #Covid19VaccineReport

For #ZeroDiscriminationDay we asked our global community what makes them #MoreThan! Join the movement and stand for #ZeroDiscrimination ➡️ https://bit.ly/3kqIFPD

@UNYPA1 @teenergizer @Swaziland_NYP @ypluskenya @apnplus @Zimyungpoz @YplusMalawi @znnpinfo @HIVJusticeNet @PEPFAR

What does discrimination mean to you? This #ZeroDiscriminationDay, join @UNAIDS in raising awareness about the inequalities that prevent people from living a full & productive life.
Read more and take action: http://bit.ly/ZDD2021

The world can beat AIDS by 2030, but structural inequalities are obstructing HIV prevention and treatment. Ending stigma and discrimination and reducing inequalities will save millions of lives and benefit society overall. #zerodiscriminationday
https://www.unaids.org/en/2021_ZDD_campaign_end_inequalities

Added >5000 #healthcareworkers to the #protected list today - 5000 more jabs, 5000 better off! #sisonke #greatteam #onward #VaccineRolloutSA

REMINDER to join us at 12 for a WEBINAR with Dr Pat Horn, as she reflects on the informal economy's successes, challenges and missed opportunities. #ThinkTwiceAboutCOVID

REGISTER here to join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYod-ygrTouHNXNWCn-6Nbpps-XsmaJ-022

It is a long-standing question that many health experts have been grappling with: How do we get more men to seek healthcare services? @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @PHMSA1 @WCHealthMEC @PublicHealthSA @HastSig @HealthZA @men_engage @TBHIVCare @TAC @MenEngageAfrica @MenCareGlobal

WEBINAR: This Monday at 12noon, Dr Pat Horn will reflect on the informal economy's successes, challenges and missed opportunities. #ThinkTwiceAboutCOVID

REGISTER here to join us:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYod-ygrTouHNXNWCn-6Nbpps-XsmaJ-022

At #UNCTRetreat202, @msletsike Deputy Chair @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL emphasises that the #LeaveNoOneBehind principle, accountability& political will are key. She calls on @UNinSouthAfrica to upscale the #DistrictModelApproach, strengthen partnerships & capacity of #CSO at local level.

#VaccineForSouthAfrica #COVIDVaccine #WeChooseVacciNation

Don’t miss our incredible panelists this morning at the @PublicHealthSA conference! #PHASA2021 #909090 @Tham_Naidu @ProfAbdoolKarim @PatrickMdletshe @AndileMthombeni @ezintsha @CAPRISAOfficial @TekanoSA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @SECTION27news @HealthZA @MRCza @UPTuks

#DontLetStigmaWin

Did you know?

South Africa has a high number of people living with HIV.

This is why it’s important to always protect yourself and your partner by using condoms every time you have sex.

#ReproductiveHealth
#STICondomWeek
#MAXimise4Life
#ChekaImpilo

@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

Living with HIV is not a reason to stop loving ❤️

A person living with HIV who is on effective treatment #CantPassItOn to their sexual partners.

This #ValentinesDay, learn the facts about HIV and #UequalsU 👇🏾

Unpacking ESA urgency in addressing intersectional issues that affect AYGW at a high-political level, using a feminist approach that is inclusive and engaging.

@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

#CommunitiesMatter

Surely you must've met our friendly gBs at your local clinic, are waiting for you, they wanna talk to you and give you the best help/service with your sexual & reproductive health needs.🍆🍑

Adziye man, go on and pay them a visit, they will be waiting.😄
#ChekaImpilo
@HealthZA

Prof. Helen Rees of @WitsRHI reminds us that although COVID-19 is such a consuming topic, we must continue working towards other targets including for sexual and reproductive health. #STICondomWeek #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs
On now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ISaV1dj4TyO5D66dLzJOVg

#CondomWeek2021

JOIN us on Monday, 8 February at 12noon, as we speak to @BWC_ingwe Founder @Feminist_SW and @TheSADAG Operations Director Cassey Chamber about #COVID19 impacts on mental health.

Register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucOisqTwtG9ePTQ-SkZ7f-qbGroGcjxSc

{WEBINAR}: A one-jab vaccine has shown 100% efficacy in preventing #COVID19 hospitalisation & death. Join us tomorrow at 10AM, as we speak SA researchers that have been central in bringing this result to the world - @DTHF_SA Dr's Nair & Gill.

ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89809046225

WEBINAR: Join us tomorrow, Thursday at 10am, as @oliver_meth shares practical insights and lessons learned on using Social Behaviour Change Communications for #COVID19 Digital Response.

#COVID19conversations

ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85080633045

"We have lost a giant in social justice and the AIDS movement who touched the lives of so many."
Remembering Andrew Mosane, South African AIDS activist.
https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2021/january/20210121_andrew-mosane

We are deeply saddened and lost for words on the passing of Cde @JacksonMthembu_, a dear brother, comrade and colleague for many years. In him our nation has lost a selfless soldier. We extend love and condolences to his family.

This Thursday, 21 January at 10am, we speak to Dr Anban Pillay, DDG @HealthZA on the work of the Department to is doing bring #COVID19Vaccines to people.

You can send questions in advance to tian@africanalliance.org.za

#COVID19Conversations
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85080633045

#RIPAndrewMosane details of Andrew Mosane's memorial service, tomorrow at 10am.

Global History of #pandemic. World has seen devastating pandemics from these invisible #bacteria or #viruses If #COVID19 is devastating than what about #BlackDeath or #Bubonic Plague(1347-1351) that took lives of over 200M people. #COVID19 will feature too now in this sad list

😊 Dubane was friendly and welcoming, the people asked a lot of questions and understood the importance of having safe sex.🍆🍑

As you go into the weekend, and probably meeting up with Bae! Did you know that @HealthZA gives you lubricant mahala? 🤔
#ChekaImpilo
#MAXimise4Life

So sad to announce the passing of Andrew Mosane - a huge loss to the entire @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL family. #RIPAndrew

TUNE into @eNCA tomorrow morning at 09h10am as Co-Chairperson of @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL & @CCFront @msletsike reacts to the @DBE_SA briefing on schools reopening in light of the rising surge of #Covid19inSA infections.

During today's meeting between @Winnie_Byanyima & @DrZweliMkhize Minister @HealthZA on the colliding AIDS/#COVID19 pandemics, the Minister confirmed 🇿🇦's strong support for the next #GlobalAIDSStrategy & commended the push for a #PeoplesVaccine

Minister of Health of South Africa, Dr Zweli Mkhize: "the situation we're living now must bring about transformation in our thinking and our approach to healthcare. And we need to ensure that we do not fall behind on our goals to end TB."

The Director of health services in the Ministry of Health of Eswatini, Samuel Vusi Magagula, highlights the challenges posed by COVID-19 to the #TB response in the country. This might have important impacts on #EndTB targets and it can reverse recent achievements.

📢 Webinar starting now!! What are the opportunities that will enable the acceleration of progress, close the gaps and strengthen the response and sustainability of TB services in South Africa? @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL join here: https://cutt.ly/xjvUArZ

To all my fellow Health care workers, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” – Joseph Campbell
Proud of being one and proud of you all
#COVID19 #healthcareworkers #LockdownSA

Having a braai with friends or family? Here's how to keep your guests safe from #COVID19.
#CelebrateSafe

Did you know your choices while celebrating this festive season may also determine your family’s well-being? See how it went for Noko Mashaba and be careful what you bring home Bafowethu #CelebrateSafe #SaferHolidays

You are liable to a fine or imprisonment of up to six months if you do not ensure compliance with the regulations by your passengers, customers or employees #COVID19

Adolescents value privacy in their health care greatly - something we as health care workers need to take on board - even in our busy clinics we can improve their confidential experiences #hiv #Dsd @ClintonFdn @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

How is South Africa doing against the 90-90-90 targets: all PLHIV: 93-73-88. But not so great with children <15:80-66-63; and 15-19: 92-71-81 @UNAIDS_ZAF @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac

Director of TB Control in @HealthZA dr @MvusiL earlier at the @UnionConference said in SA “chest X-rays found more cases than symptom screening, which means we need to revise our diagnostic algorithm to include the chest X-rays”. @DTHF_SA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @UCTHealthSci

Majority of new #COVID19 cases today are from WC (30%) followed by EC (24%) then KZN which accounted for 23%; and GP accounted for 17%. Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West each accounted for 1% of new cases respectively while Northern Cape accounted for less than 1%

Four provinces are showing major increases in positive #COVID19 cases: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. We are now in a #SecondWave

We confirm that we have now identified a number of #COVID19 confirmed cases from the following super spreaders rage matric events:
• Rage Ballito - 27/11 - 04/12
• Rage Plettenberg Bay - 27/11-05/12 • Rage Johannesburg - 12/12-13/12
• Rage Jeffery’s Bay - 26/11-6/12

Join us at @ScienceForumSA 2020 for a Youth dialogue on 'Being ALHIV' What do we know about #adolescents living with #HIV in South Africa? with @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @UNFPASA and the AIDS and Society Research Unit at @UCT_news more info http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/events/events/sfsa-2020/being-alhiv

Minister Naledi Pandor closed off the dialogue by pledging #DIRCO's support to Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and the @DWYPD_ZA to help raise awareness for the work that needs to be done to #StopGBV.

#16DaysOfActivism
#EnoughIsEnough
#IAmGenerationEquality

@msletsike @CGE_ZA

Yet an HIV vaccine feels every bit as critical and urgent as a COVID one.

Amb. Marks commemorated #WorldAIDSDay in Soweto with Deputy Pres. @DDMabuza, Min. @DrZweliMkhize, Joburg Mayor @GeoffMakhubo, Dr. Xulu of @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL, @msletsike of @CsfSanac, and @MbulawaMugabe of @UNAIDS_ZAF & highlighted the long-lasting partnership between @pepfar & 🇿🇦.

Dep Pres @DDMabuza during the #WorldAIDSDay2020 event in Soweto publicly offered to “become a father” to a young woman who spoke about her burden of being a rape survivor and living with #HIV. @SECTION27news @TAC @PlhivSector @russ421 @SibongileTsha14 @CsfSanac @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

Painting the office red for World Aids Day. Today is a reminder that we need to constantly find creative and innovative ways to ensure that we provide effective treatment options to our patients, which is in line with our ethos of 'caring for life'.
#WorldAIDSDay #caringforlife

PANEL at 19h15 @Newzroom405 #NewsAtPrime with @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Chair @msletsike, @CocekaNogoduka1 NSP Manager & Dr @MbulawaMugabe @UNAIDS_ZAF Director -they unpack @DDMabuza #WorldAIDSDay2020 speech, look at 90-90-90 progress, latest estimates & way forward in light of #COVID19

#WorldAIDSDay2020 @UNAIDS_ZAF Country Director Dr Mbulawa Mugabe delivers his message of support, to honour the millions of people have died from HI/Aids

In light of it being #WorldAidsDay, here’s a reminder to get tested & to know your status!

We must also recognize the work of activists, who through the Treatment Action Campaign have successfully fought against the denial & access to ARV’s in South Africa.

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The 3 steps to wellness @HealthZA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #WorldAIDSDay2020 #WAD2020 #ChekaImpilo

Deputy President David Mabuza is expected to deliver the keynote address at the #WorldAidsDay commemoration in Soweto. @KhayaJames is there with more on the story. #Today Courtesy #DStv403

#WorldAidsDay South African Deputy President David Mabuza has arrived in Soweto where he's going to deliver the keynote address.

#WorldAidsDay We are in Soweto, South Africa to mark World Aids Day. UNAIDS wants countries to adopt bold and achievable targets, people centred approach and we need to stem the tide against the pandemic.

Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi says "World Aids Day is still as relevant as it was all these years"
#WorldAIDSDay #WorldAIDSDay2020 @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

.@HealthZA and @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL are urging communities to get their checked at their nearest clinic #WorldAIDSDay2020 #WAD2020 #ChekaImpilo

Demands by PLHIV in Gauteng to make index testing rights-based.

MEC for Social Development in the Northern Cape passionately thanking the people of the Province for their cooperation during the fight against COVID-19 thus far. @nc_doh @The_DSD @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

#WorldAIDSDay
#WorldAIDSDay2020
#socialdevelopment
#northerncape

On #WorldAIDSDay, @PEPFAR and our 🇿🇦 partners remember those we’ve lost to HIV-related illness and rededicate ourselves to providing care & treatment to people living with #HIV & preventing new infections. Working together, we can stop HIV. Let’s #MakeHIVHistory.

Rhyno Davidson, Chairperson of the Sport, Arts & Culture Sector in the Western Cape was in George, Pacalsdorp leading the sector's #COVID19, HIV and TB Awareness campaign. #ChekaImpilo #WorldAIDSDay2020
#CommunitiesMatter

These dialogues will amongst other things, serve as a platform to educate men about their responsibilities and roles of protecting vulnerable women and children against various social ills including the scourge of gbv. Preventing GBVF before it happens is critical.
@TakuwaniRiime

Mbali(12yrs) invites you to their young women and girls dialogue on HIV prevention and family planning.@pozcandy @drtlaleng @NtokozoZakwe @VuyisekaDubula @RobinGorna @ONECampaign

Adolescent girls and young women are heavily affected and face significant risks from the HIV epidemic. Worldwide, 5500 young women aged 15-24 acquire an HIV infection every week. UNAIDS calls on countries to step up global action and meet new targets.
https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/documents/2020/prevailing-against-pandemics

[ON AIR] Joining @sindivanzyl this evening on #SidebarWithSindi is CEO of @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Dr Thembisile Xulu for a conversation about her upbringing, career & experience as a public health practitioner focusing on HIV and TB

Join the conversation on 086 00 00 959
#KayaFMTalk

Dr Thembisile Xulu is a seasoned public health practitioner with a special focus on our #HIV and TB response, and the CEO of @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

I'll be talking to Dr Xulu on #SidebarWithSindi at 7PM @KayaFMTalk #KayaFMTalk

Let's find out what makes Dr Xulu tick

☎️ 086 00 00 959

As, @CsfSanac we call on governments around the world to prioritize #GBVF, finance the psycho-socio-medical response which requires urgent action at all levels, in all spaces and by all people.

#16Days #16DaysOfActivism #StopGBV #EnoughIsEnough

PrEP is for everyone who feel they are at risk of HIV. It is the use of antiretrovirals that keeps HIV-negative people from getting infected. Check out this link for more: https://myprep.co.za
#PEPFAR4PrEP #PrEP4Me

#WorldAIDSDay2020 is premised within #ChekaImpilo in realization of the 90-90-90 strategy launched by @UNAIDS in 2014.

Global theme, "Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility" South African theme, "We are in this together, #ChekaImpilo"

More details on commemoration to follow!

@UNDPSouthAfrica @althea_swartz @riseupforgirls @endGBV @Action24regionl @SexRightsAfrica @irantiorg @AneleSiswana1 @SisterLoveInc @InfoHurisa @SAfAIDS @SonkeTogether @NSM_ZA @GBVnet @ABInBevFdtn @Abantu_ @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @HRI_ZA @boellza @CGE_ZA

. @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Women's Sector meeting underway with various Office Bearers, led by Cde Silungile Mtambo meeting with various stakeholders to engage on HIV, TB, STIs, #COVID19, & #GBVF response. The meeting has been organised by the Women's Secretariat hosted by @AccessChapter2

To mark the approaching 16 days of activism for No violence Against Women, our CEO @RamneekHH will be a panelist at University Of Johannesburg. See post for more details.
@mediauj @HigherEduGovZA
#HigherHealthAtWork
#GenderBasedViolence