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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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#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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#STICondomWeek
Condoms remain the cheapest and most accessible form of protection against the majority of #STIs and #HIV. Grab a pack of free scented Max (for men) or Maxima (for women) condoms at your nearest health facility or other public spaces today!
A new HIV vaccine that could potentially prevent the disease will soon be clinically tested in South Africa, if an application by the SA Medical Research Council to the SA Health Products Regulation Authority gets the green light.
New HIV vaccine could soon be clinically tested in SA | Cape Argus
A new HIV vaccine is soon to be clinically tested that could potentially prevent the disease in the country, if an application gets approved
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@HigherHealthSA First Things First STI/Condom week launch at @CPUT @cputhivaidsUnit @RamneekHH @HealthZA @HigherEduGovZA @ButiManamela @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #HIGHERHEALTHatWork #Studenthealth #STIWeek
@HigherHealthSA First Things First STI/Condom week launch at College of CT, Crawford Campus @@RamneekHH @HealthZA @HigherEduGovZA @ButiManamela @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #HIGHERHEALTHatWork #Studenthealth
Thobile Komazi from @DBE_SA address the Namakwa #MensParliament on to the role of Peer Education program in school to mould young boys to be responsible men in the future. #MenChampioningChange
Thobile Komazi Peer Education Coordinator from @DBE_SA explaining how learners are recruited and trained on t influencing change in their peers. Trampling peer pressure
@The_DSD
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
@TakuwaniRiime
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#MensParliament
#MensSector
Brigadeer Herder from @SAPoliceService taking all honorable guests through the crime stats.
@The_DSD
@TakuwaniRiime
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
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#MensParliament
#MensSector
#MensConference2020
Brigadier Herder shares the crime stats of the Namakwa District & law enforcement capacity evailable to respond. He says sexual offences seem to hike every weekend which, he says, could be attributed to alcohol & drug abuse. #MenChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV @The_DSD
Dr Matome Kganakga explains how the District Parliament will be used as a vehicle to institutionalize a responsive men's movement
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@TakuwaniRiime
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#MenChampioningChange
Dr Matome Kganakga explains how the 24hr GBV Hotline works and encourages delegates to make use of it whenever necessary. #MenChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV @TakuwaniRiime @The_DSD
Dr Matome Kganakga from the @CsfSanac Men's Sector unpacks the purpose of the Men's Parliament and how the @TakuwaniRiime movement was launched. #MenChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV @The_DSD
Namakwa District Men's Parliament currently underway in Springbok.
#MenChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV
Namakwa #MensParliament officially launched opening the session with the National and AU Anthem as we undertake our commitment to engage in ending #GBV, prevention of #HIV, promoting #MensHealth and socioeconomic development as #MenChampioningChange
Hon. Bogopane-Zulu delivers her keynote address in the local language, Afrikaans, in an effort to ensure that everyone in attendance can appreciate her message. #MenChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV @TakuwaniRiime @The_DSD
The Deputy Minister of @The_DSD Hon. Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu delivers the keynote address. She explains that she braved her leg injuries to be here because creating safe spaces in our communities by ending #GBV and #HIV is her passion. #MenChampioningChange @TakuwaniRiime
The Namakwa District Men's Parliament in Springbok is now underway. #MenChampioningChange #EndGBV #EndHIV @The_DSD @TakuwaniRiime
#CAPRISAResearchUpdate: The work we do is about saving lives & communities. Prevention of #HIV remains a challenge. There’s no time for complacency.
—Quarraisha Abdool Karim, @UNAIDS Special Ambassador for Adolescents and HIV.
With SABC Ukhozi FM presenters, Nongcebo and Tshatha ( Makatazidudla ngoba adlezitolo, Klebe klebhula bosala bethunga abanezinalithi) after an interview on the STI week.@NVMcKenzie @TshathaN
🗣"Oshota ka bokae keo tlatse?"💃🕺
👉🏾1 question though, did you ask yourself, if uShota ka di condoms when you left with your girl?🧐🧐
👉🏾👉🏾 It's about #NoRegrets & #PeaceofMind as this week is STI/Condom Awareness!
@HealthZA
@SoulCity_SA
@HigherHealthSA
@BWiseHealth
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Build up to STI and Condom Week at @CPUT @RamneekHH @USAf_ORG @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @SoulCity_SA @loveLifeNGO @HealthZA @HigherEduGovZA #FirstThingsFirst #HIV #HigherEducation #HealthAndWellness
They call themselves #UbuhleBengcuce. They promote HIV prevention through #Abstinence @Gogosheilambele @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @SheConquersSA
February is National Reproductive Health Month and what better time to share this infographic from our latest South African Health Review (SAHR) than now?
Also read this chapter on hypertensive disorders in pregnancy from the SAHR:
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Interesting insights on PrEP implementation: https://t.co/hMwGwzYqlg #PrEP #WesternCape @BeyondZeroSA @TBHIVCare @AnovaHealthSA @rene_sparks @WitsRHI
The quest for an HIV vaccine: How these South African studies are hoping to take the world closer to an answer, via @DylanBushZA & @LLopezGonzalez.
*Opportunity alert* Request for Proposals: Economic Strengthening Livelihoods programme for adolescent girls and young women: https://t.co/4L6oTBJfQN #opportunity #livelihoods #SouthAfrica #YoungWomen @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @GlobalFund
@PumlaNtlabati @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CocekaNogoduka1
HIV vaccine trial discontinued
An HIV vaccine trial which began in the country in 2016, has been discontinued. The study informally known as Uhambo, had more than five-thousand part...
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We have learnt a lot from the #HIVvaccine HVTN702 trial. It cost a lot but we need to continue investing in vaccine research says @CocekaNogoduka1 from@ @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CocekaNogoduka1 talking on #eNCA about implications of #HIVvaccine trial closure #thatsmyleader #HIVpreventioniskey
Ms Coceka Nogoduka is now live with Jeremy Maggs on @eNCA #HIVvaccine
Tune into @eNCA right now where SANAC's Executive Manager Coceka Nogoduka will talk about the #HIVvaccine (HVTN 702 Study) which has recently been stopped. More about that story here:
SANAC Saddened by the news that the Investigational HIV Vaccine Trial (HVTN 702) has not shown efficacy
PRETORIA, 04 February 2020 – The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) is saddened by the discontinuation of the HVTN…
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Well done Prof Q, we are proud of you as SANAC. Thank you for always being available to us for counsel.
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“Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim receives a NRF A1 rating! A-rated scientists are ‘researchers who are unequivocally recognised by their pee...
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SANAC Saddened by the news that the #HIV vaccine trial (HVTN 702) has not shown efficacy.
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SANAC Saddened by the news that the Investigational HIV Vaccine Trial (HVTN 702) has not shown efficacy
PRETORIA, 04 February 2020 – The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) is saddened by the discontinuation of the HVTN…
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SANAC joins the world in celebrating the birthday of the young #HIV champion #NkosiJohnson who would've turned 31 today. His legacy continues to pave the way against the discrimination and stigmatisation of those infected & affected by HIV. Long live the spirit of Nkosi Johnson!!
Today, on his birthday, we remember Nkosi Johnson - who would have been 31 years old this year. At the time of his death in 2001 Nkosi was South Africa's longest surviving HIV-positive-born child. We celebrate his life and all he did to eliminate HIV/AIDS-related prejudice.
Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim receives a NRF A1 rating! A-rated scientists are ‘researchers who are unequivocally recognised by their peers as leading international scholars in their field for the high quality and impact of their recent research outputs’
Sad, we were hopeful that we are getting somewhere. We must applaud Prof Glenda Gray and her team for always leading from the front @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @HealthZA @UNAIDS_ZAF . “HIV Vaccine Trial HVTN 702 Stopped Early for Non-Efficacy |AVAC
HIV Vaccine Trial HVTN 702 Stopped Early for Non-Efficacy
The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced that HVTN 702, a large-scale HIV vaccine efficacy trial of a canary pox...
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Very disappointing news. @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @tac @WitsRHI @DTHF_SA
Tamar Kahn on Twitter
“Experimental HIV vaccine tested in SA doesn’t work https://t.co/t87kdVHvWw # via @BusinessLiveSA”
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This is really unfortunate and will hamper HIV response efforts by UKZN... and will ultimately affect national outcomes of HIV response.
"UKZN students torch HIV support centre on Durban campus" (via )
UKZN students torch HIV support centre on Durban campus
Violent protests at the University of KwaZulu-Natal are continuing, with students torching the HIV support centre at the Howard College campus in Durb...
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Thai doctors say they are successfully treating coronavirus with combo of flu, HIV drugs (via )
Thai doctors say they are successfully treating coronavirus with combo of flu, HIV drugs
In a world panicked about the latest strain of the deadly coronavirus, there may be a glimmer of hope.
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[WATCH] Would you trust a couple of pills before and after sex to protect you from #HIV? If you're a man who has sex with men, you can. https://t.co/Tsiy62J5zr
SANAC is at OR Tambo @citylodgegroup on a special workshop to develop a TB Caucus Toolkit for civil society.
"PrEP is one of the most effective and cost effective #HIV prevention tools... We need to see #PrEP made available as cheaply as possible to as many people as possible," says @DrWillN from @TeamPrepster.
Watch the full video here 👉🏾 https://t.co/5UvKuhB91c
URGENT - Tender Briefing Notice
"Tender Ref: RFP010022020 Situation Room"
• Date: 07 February 2020
• Time: 10h00 – 13h00
• Venue: Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre
243 Glen Gory Rd, Norton's Home Estates, Benoni
SEE THIS & OTHER OPEN TENDERS HERE:
Open Tenders | SANAC
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The South African National LGBTI HIV Plan, 2017-2022 is a milestone in the country's response to HIV, AIDS, STIs, and TB for LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, INTERSEX PEOPLE @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL https://t.co/S8NYujNcZo
Joining us in Morocco? Let us know by using #SBCCSummit and #CommunicationCan! 🇲🇦
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“I'm going to the 2020 Social and Behavior Change Communication Summit in Marrakech, Morocco. Join me! #SBCCSUMMIT2020”
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Amajuba District #MensParliament planning meeting, Newcastle KZN as we continue to leave no one behind in addressing #GBV, #MensHealth and socioeconomic development. #MenChampioningChange #MensConference2020
In the words of the @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL; "the SAHR report remains a critical resource for all stakeholders of SANAC to inform interventions against emergent challenges and a transforming epidemic". Read it here:
#SAHR2019 https://t.co/Dk7j57b5vw
Presenting on @NACOSANet progress of #HIVprevention strategies on the @GlobalFund Adolescent Girls and Young Women #AGYW meeting. #supportNursesandMidwives 💖 #qualityhealthcare @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @BeyondZeroSA @aids_sa #strongertogether ✊
#SAHR2019 @HST_health
Press Release: SANAC welcomes the South African Health Review 2019 Report.
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SANAC welcomes the South African Health Review 2019 Report
PRETORIA, 28 January 2020 – The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) welcomes the latest South African Health Review 2019…
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Thanks to Prof Geoff. We need our academics to rally around the programs aimed at restoring dignity and social justice for all South Africans irrespective of the depth of their pockets. Aluta Continua👊🏿👊🏿
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“Read why Prof Geoff Setswe, Aurum's Managing Director for Implementation Research believes South Africans should mobilise to support the #NHI @...
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Read why Prof Geoff Setswe, Aurum's Managing Director for Implementation Research believes South Africans should mobilise to support the #NHI @HealthZA @NationalNhi @SANAC_CEO @bandilemasuku @GautengHealth
Maverick Citizen OP-ED: South Africans should mobilise to support the NHI
Geoff Setswe, a public health expert with global health impact organisation, The Aurum Institute, tells us that the NHI is no different to any other s...
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Today @Winnie_Byanyima met with H.E. Michael Gaffey from @IrelandUNGeneva. UNAIDS is grateful for Ireland’s consistent political & programmatic commitment to end AIDS and their support of the UNAIDS Advisory Group.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh, Ireland! 🙏🏾
Please join us for #TwitterHIVHangout as we kill stigma one tweet at a time😍
@Auruminstitute will support is by providing HIV testing booths.
Everyone is welcome negative or positive it doesn't matter because you're either infected or affected!
#LongLiveWithHIV
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@kzngov TOP facilities for Government. Know you clinics. @HealthZA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
The private sector has a key role to play - more than 200 private sector companies in @GBCHealth joined with UNAIDS today to launch the Business Alliance to End AIDS by 2030. We urge businesses of all sizes to join the AIDS response and save lives.
#wef20
Here are some advantages of the newly launched #HIV drug #Dolutegravir (or #DTG) which replaces #Efavirenz in the 3-combination single dose HIV treatment. A thread...
It is well tolerated, with fewer side effects compared to efavirenz. This makes promotes adherence.
Patient-centered care is pillar 1 of the “End TB” strategy, but little has been documented in the literature about what this means for people living with rifampicin-resistant (RR-TB).
“A very humiliating illness”: a qualitative study of patient-centered Care for Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis in South Africa
Patient-centered care is pillar 1 of the “End TB” strategy, but little has been documented in the literature about what this means for peo...
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Nandos Co-Founder Robin Brozin addressing us on how Nandos got involved in Malaria
MOH with the Geneva Global Fund delegation ( Mark Edington and Maxim Berdnikov) and the Goodbye malaria representatives at the MOSASWA grant launch at the Nandos Headquarters in Jozi.
VACANCY: Programme Assistant: SA TB Caucus Secretariat
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Programme Assistant: SA TB Caucus Secretariat
The South African National AIDS Council Trust (the SANAC Trust) leads South Africa’s response to the national HIV, TB &…
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PEPFAR has helped prevent #HIV infection in men and boys, including by supporting 22.8M voluntary medical male circumcisions in eastern and southern Africa.
VMMC is proven to reduce men’s risk of HIV by ~60%, with the prevention effect maintained for life.
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Everyone has a role to play in getting 🇿🇦 to #HIV epidemic control in 2020! @PEPFAR & our partners are working every day to make HIV prevention, testing, & treatment more accessible, but we need your help. Follow this lead—for #WellnessWednesday, #GetTested & #KnowYourStatus. https://t.co/J8MD1pmozi
14.6 million people living with HIV still do not have access to treatment.
Ahead of #wef20, we're calling on leaders in government and the private sector to take action to remove the barriers that stop people from getting the health care they need. #LeaveNoOneBehind
VACANCIES:
Aurum Innova is hiring Radiographers in Johannesburg (x1 Fixed Term) and Cape Town (x 2 Locum) to start work as of 1 February 2020. For more information, please visit our Facebook Page https://t.co/8oHLoVDxhF.
Closing Date: 17 January 2020
Big ups to the management and staff of Hayfields Service Station (Engen garage off the N3 in Scottsville, PMB) for promoting employee wellness and encouraging regular #HIV testing. See the writing on the shirt of this attendent: 👇🏽
Being HIV+ doesn't mean it the end of the world for you. Look at me, diagnosed at 20 and today I'm 36. The secret is taking good care of your self and taking your meds daily.@Dj_Macc_SA @JacintaNgobese @UNAIDS @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @AdvoBarryRoux @niqita11
We will be listening to communiry organizations as they add their voice to #EndTB as we join them in working towards a human rights centred approach to TB. @Tekano_SA @CsfSanac @StopTB @SATB1231 @GlobalTBCaucus @GFadvocates @MSF_southafrica @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
[VIDEO] This could change everything we know about #HIV.
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HIV is more than a health issue. It is an issue of development and social justice, which cuts across so many of the #GlobalGoals. Learn more from Anna's story 👇🏾 https://t.co/sl4CsEHfzQ
Young people are the most effective engine for social change. The 🌍 won't end AIDS if young people are not fully engaged and in the lead.
Find out more 👉🏾 https://t.co/GVbLnKlsKr
#PrEP is a highly effective way to prevent people from getting #HIV but too few people have access to it. Find out what some of the barriers are that are stopping people who want to use PrEP from doing so 👉🏾 https://t.co/HwDEO9RelG
The Department of Social Development has opened its Command Centre to matriculants who may be anxious about their exam results. The matric class of 2019 will receive their results on January 8. Reports of depression and suicide tend to increase during this time.
We are open for business but it's a Monday so we here for the free coffee and WiFi.
Share your office pictures #MondayMotivation
More than 90% Rwandans know their status. Almost 98% are on treatment. Over 90% have achieved viral suppression! Rwanda has achieved the 90/90/90 target! @UNAIDS_ESA @SonkeTogether @MenEngageAfrica @SACBCJustice @UNFPA_ESARO @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #ICASA2019Rwanda
Please check out the latest available opportunities (vacancies) at SANAC here: https://t.co/7KP6lxWhx4
As we continue to plan for the launch of the district #MensParliament in all municipalities, the Western Cape #MenSector engaged with Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato on issues affecting the metro, with concerns on the human trafficking of young girls raised as a crisis in the city.
1/2 SANAC Chairperson, Deputy President @DDMabuza has had breakfast on 14 Dec with the families of HIV activists Ms Ophelia "Honey" Stevenson and Ms Thabang Sebotsa from Klerksdorp in the North West Province at his official residence in Pretoria.
Yesterday, 10 December 2019 the world paused for a moment to reflect on how to deepen human rights as it was the International Human Rights Day. As @CsfSanac we reflected on the day through a TB roadmap that will ensure a human rights approach towards ending TB. We are ready
Season's Greetings!
...from a room full of +- 600 boys. A sad reality.
The boys who are growing up with both parents are asked to come up to the stage. 5 boys come up to the stage.
The #GardenRouteDistrict Boys Assembly is currently underway in #Knysna. In the pics, Deputy Minister of @The_DSD Hon. Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu asked the boys to write what their wishes were for a better South Africa on the #WallOfHope. #BoysChampingChange #EndGBV #EndHIV
“As the Municipality’s we commit to include the #BoysAssembly in our budgets and plans in the Western Cape.” ~ Speaker Hon. Titi Gombo. #ShoBafethu #BoysChampioningChange
Western Cape #BoysAssembly at Knysna in full session as we engage with #BoysChampioningChange in addressing prevention of #GBV and #HIV, including development of society. #ShoBafetbu
"Macho mobile men with money are a problem in society & it will take other men to deal with them. Let's build a brighter future for our girls & boys! It's possible to build an SA free from #GBV & #HIV" says Dep. Minister of @The_DSD in her closing remarks. #MenChampioningChange
A packed Conville Community Hall filled with men who came from various areas and organisations in the Garden Route to attend the Men's Parliament in George, to discuss gender-based violence in the country.
#GardenRoute #GardenRouteDM #DistrictMensParliament #MenChampioningChange
"This #MenChampioningChange programme should be taken to initiation school (entabeni/thabeng) where young men & boys could be engaged on these issues within that space," says a man from the floor. @TakuwaniRiime @The_DSD
Deputy-Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, made an emotional plea to all men: “Raise your issues to help us to implement programmes that will assist you to improve your behaviour to make this country a better country for all”.#GardenRouteDM #GardenRouteMen #DistrictMensParliament
Speaker of GRDM, Cllr Barend Groenewald, officially opened the District Men's Parliament currently hosted in George.
#GardenRoute #GardenRouteDM #GardenRouteMen #DistrictMensParliament #MenChampioningChange #IGR
Abdul Aziz Shabodien from SANAC delivers a message of support on behalf of the SANAC family. #MenChampioningChange #GardenRouteDistrict #EndHIV #EndGBV
The Garden Route District Men's Parliament is currently underway in George, Western Cape. Currently on the podium is Dr Matome Kganakga of the @CsfSanac Men's Sector unpacking the @TakuwaniRiime men's movement & the #MenChampioningChange programme.
Programs supported by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria have saved 32 million lives, according to a report released today. @GlobalFund
Global Fund Partnership has Saved 32 Million Lives
Programs supported by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria have saved 32 million lives, according to a report released today. The R...
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Members of @CsfSanac now join @JJTabane on #YourViewOn405 on @Newzroom405 to continue the #HIV conversation. Tune in!
Catch @SANAC_CEO right now on #YourView with @JJTabane on @Newzroom405.
UNAIDS ExD,@Winnie_Byanyima , shared the podium with the Deputy President and SANAC Chair, HE DD Mabuza and the MOH, Khabazela yesterday at the WAD commemoration in Orkney. This was her first WAD public address in her new portfolio. Siyaqhuba. @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @UNAIDS
All people living with HIV are eligible to be initiated onA RT regardless of age, gender, CD4 count and clinical HIV is manageable with ARVs – take them with
prides in SA #WorldAIDSDay2019
South Africa has reached 90-68-88 against the UNAIDS targets - lots more work to do to get men and young people in particular to get treated if HIV positive @Winnie_Byanyima @HealthZA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
Tomorrow, I will stand in solidarity with the people & govt of #SouthAfrica to mark #WorldAIDSDay, the country w/ highest burden,battling heroically!
We will honour all our people we’ve lost in this struggle & resolve to beat #AIDS by 2030.
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“#WorldAIDSDay is on 1 December. We stand in solidarity with all people living with or affected by HIV, and remember our friends and family who ...
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@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL at the briefing session with the new North West PCA members, @MEC of Health Madoda Sambatha appreciates SANAC Secretariat for the role of technical support they gave to the NW Province to reestablish the PCA.
TLD stands for Tenofovir, Lamivudine and Dolutegravir. #TLD is an #HIV treatment drug. Read below about its benefits and who is eligible @kznhealth @DrZweliMkhize @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @GovernmentZA
SANAC is honoured the incumbent @UNAIDS Executive Director @Winnie_Byanyima at its offices in Pretoria. Ms Byanyima has been meeting key stakeholders such as the @HealthZA Minister @DrZweliMkhize ahead of the official commemoration of #WorldAIDSDay2019 where she will participate.
This year's #WorldAIDSDay will be commemorated under the theme "Communities Make the Difference". SANAC Chairperson Deputy President @DDMabuza will deliver the keynote address at James Motlatsi Stadium in Orkney (Klerksdorp), North West on 1 December. The programme starts at 8am.
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #Sex Worker Dialogue in Restenburg @Rev Zwo leads the political briefing attended by the #Deputy Minister of Police Hon. Cassel Mathale #WAD 2019...
Media Advisory & Invite: SANAC Chairperson Deputy President David Mabuza to officiate the commemoration of World AIDS Day 2019.
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UNAIDS Executive Director @Winnie_Byanyima congratulated South Africa's Minister of Health @DrZweliMkhize on the introduction of #dolutegravir in the country. This HIV treatment will lead to better viral load suppression and get us to HIV prevention targets faster.
Today, I took an HIV test ahead of #WorldAidsDay to encourage people to take responsibility for their health, and find out their status.
The test was administered by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr @nomafrench Mbombo. Read my full statement here: https://t.co/G0r3KmuqQS
HIV/AIDS remains a serious challenge for societies across the world. Let's stand together with those living with HIV/AIDS on Sunday 1 December, for World AIDS Day! Source: WHO
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@ShaunMellors @NACOSANet @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac Excellent point re: retention! We're still trying to source that data.
When our gauvament make decisions that will benefit us we celebrate. We are happy. #DTG #Prep #UequalsU are all geared for scale up in SA and why should I not celebrate @ygpillay @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @HealthZA @Bhekisisa_MG @sindivanzyl . My new best friend @HIVpxresearch
The SANAC CEO will now be interviewed on the Full View, SABC TV News, channel 404. Tune in!
Tune in to catch the SANAC CEO Dr Sandile Buthelezi on the current affairs show "Abasiki Bebunda" on @ukhozi_fm shortly where he'll unpack SA's progress in response to #HIV and priorities for this year's World AIDS Day. @SANAC_CEO
What comes after reaching to 90-90-90 target on HIV testing and treatment cascade? Ensuring you reach across all sub and key populations and moving towards 95-95-95. Celebrating graduation in three districts in #KZN , congratulations to #Ugu, #Umzinyathi and #Umkhanyakude
Ugu District 93-90-92 👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿. Halala Ugu, halala KZN. This is not just numbers but lives saved and a route to an AIDS free South Africa.
Minister of Health speaks at the launch of TLD and congratulates KZN for having the first 3 districts in South Africa to meet the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets @HealthZA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu introduces the @HealthZA Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize to deliver the keynote address. #LaunchOfTLD #DLT #EndHIV #NHIOutreach
A representative from @PEPFAR Ms Susie Jed delivers a message of support. She explains that the new #HIV drug has fewer side effects and achieves viral suppression quicker, contributing to the U=U (undetectable equals untrunsmissable). #LaunchOfTLD #DLT #End #NHIOutreach
Dr Mbulawa Mugabe, Country Director of @UNAIDS_ZAF now takes to the podium - he touches on the importance of targets in efforts end AIDS. He says, targets help drive progress. #LaunchOfTLD #NHIOutreach #DLT #EndHIV
SANAC CEO Dr Sandile Buthelezi; SANAC Trustee Dr Yogan Pilay; development partners inclusive of the @GlobalFund and @UNAIDS_ZAF and @WHOSouthAfrica are also in attendance at this launch of new #HIV drug #Dolutegravir and #NHI outreach.
#LaunchOfTLD #DLT #EndHIV
Ms. Lifutso Motsieloa from @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL presenting, educating and encouraging DSD men to go and do tests for Prostate cancer, HIV and other illnesses.
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The launch of the new HIV drug dolutegravir and the NHI outreach led by @HealthZA Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize is now underway at Esibanini sports ground, eMthwalume (Ugu District) in the KwaZulu Natal South Coast.
#EnoughIsEnough
Media Release from @HigherHealthSA
#GBV #stopviolenceagainstwomen #safecampuses @CGE_ZA @unwomenSA @HeForShe @HigherEduGovZA @USAf_ORG @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize to launch new #HIV drug in KZN South Coast tomorrow, more details on the flyer:
KLERKSDORP: We look forward to the youth drive event happening this Friday Friday at Kekana mall and Jouberton mall!! We are so excited for yet another exciting mass youth HIV testing event! Klerksdorp, we hope you’re ready!
Advocates and activists don’t just want to make noise. We want to transfer knowledge and be partners to government.... not just free for consultations says @pozcandy to @ygpillay and others @Bhekisisa_MG policy dialogue
@ygpillay says that we should learn from the #DTG experience and insist that #drugmanufacturers study drug effects in pregnant women and children #HerChoice
3 districts in SA have reached the @UNAIDS_ZAF #909090 targets and 14 more districts are on track to reach this goal by March2020. We must still do more! @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL are tracking progress of implementation of #NSP & making recommendations #LetOurActionsCount #HerChoice
Mpumalanga #MensParliament resolved on cascading our programme to local districts, wards and communities in the province to ensure we leave no one behind in ‘Institutionalising A Responsive Men’s Movement’ preventing #HIV & #GBV as #MenChampioningChange
