Dont miss our Press Conference today at 12 midday live on twitter and facebook . Catch @thulanitshefuta @msletsike @MabalanMfundisi unpacking #TogetherAgainstCovid19 #Covid_19SA Campaign. @Neli_Ngqulana @fofgirl @SABCNewsOnline @eNCA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

Thuthuzela Care Centres are all open during #COVID19. #EndViolence #supportNursesandMidwives #Tekanofellows2020 #PHASA2020 #inkwenkwezi #strongertogether @Tekano_SA @PublicHealthSA @HastSig @HaccsaS @CsfSanac @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @GlobalFund @HealthZA @DrZweliMkhize @WestCapeHealth

7 April is World Health Day. Please take a moment to thank medical personnel for their efforts during the #COVID19 response and to thank midwives and nurses for helping us all live in a happier, healthier world.
https://t.co/Z78y57Ipg2 #WorldHealthDay

We particularly call on the AU, UN, WHO, World Bank and G-20 to urgently put in place a plan that will moderate the effects of the onslaught of COVID-19 on Africa. #HEObasanjo

This #WorldHealthDay, we recognise the invaluable role of nurses & midwives. They are on the frontlines every day, caring for people living with HIV & TB, pregnant women, mothers and babies, and fighting stigma & discrimination.

Thank you! 🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏾

When we think of nurses, we need to go beyond the “traditional” roles. Nurses are:
✔️ Leaders
✔️ Mentors
✔️ Educators
✔️ Advocates
✔️ Innovators
✔️ Healers
And so much more! We must support and advocate for their needs TODAY during #COVID19 and TOMORROW. Every day.
#WHWWeek

At 10h00 on Wednesday morning, 8 April 2020 @msletsike will be representing @CsfSanac and @civilsociety_sa to talk about our work on COVID-19. Share with others in your network and do make time to watch🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦👆🏾👆🏾👆🏾

We are working and walking with @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @HealthZA

#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

#StayAtHome
#FightCovid19
@CivilSociety_SA

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

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.

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!
#Covid19

@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

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
https://t.co/2hF4o6bNVJ

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."

#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

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 👌👌

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.
https://t.co/WW1urmGkTZ

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
@SwedeninZM

@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.

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

#FightCOVID19

@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!

Today as the @CsfSanac we joined the NEDLAC Community constituency partners at the NEDLAC Executive Committee meeting to articulate the position on the approach towards dealing with #covid19SA #CoronaVirusSA.

We are clear on what must be done. We have a plan. We will contribute

Following the National State of Disaster declaration by the President including limits of mass gatherings of no more than 100 people, please note that all upcoming events hosted by Deputy Minister of Social Development Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu are postponed until further notice

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

#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 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

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

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 ❤

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 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

Early symptoms of #COVID19 #Coronavirus

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👍👍👍👍

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.

@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

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

“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

Happy Pride Cape Town! 🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMarch #prideparade ##CapeTownPride 🏳️‍🌈 #TrueToYou #BeWhoYouAre

@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize launching the female condom Maxima at Bekezela Primary School in Sasolburg Free State 29 Feb 2020

With my grandson @Gauteng Boys Assembly, Sedibeng District Municipality, Vereneeging. @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @LetsTalkEUP #MensConference2020 @The_DSD

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

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

#Bambelela kuzolunga #BoysChampioningChange #sayNoToDrugs #EndHIV

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

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

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
@The_DSD
@kzngov
@TakuwaniRiime
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
#MenChampioningChange
#notinmyname
#sayNoToDrugs
#EndHIV