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SPONSORED: To commemorate #WorldAIDSDay, join @UNICEF_SA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL, @HealthZA and @DBE_SA where speakers will share experiences, knowledge and practices for centring young and adolescent girls and boys in HIV prevention responses in pandemics.
Join:
Centring AGYW in the HIV-Prevention and Covid-19 responses, while engaging with ABYM - The Mail & Guardian
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Speaking at SANAC Extended Plenary earlier, SANAC Chairperson, Deputy President @DDMabuza, said "Today as this multi-sectoral body, inspired by the call that our bold and combined actions must count to end HIV and TB as public health threats by the year 2030". @PresidencyZA
We formed a chain of unity in the fight against HIV, TB and sexually transmitted infections!
Inter-Faith leaders sign a pledge to upscale interventions in order to end HIV and TB as public health threats by 2030. @DDMabuza @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @kzngov
Today @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL chaired by Deputy President David Mabuza engages with religious leaders at the Durban ICC on their active participation in the fight against HIV/AIDS, STIs and the Covid-19.
Name of Position: Executive Manager: NSP Implementation
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: SANAC Head Office, Pretoria
Grading:E1
Advert Date: 25 November 2021
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za
Interesting fact: This year marks the 30th anniversary of the #16DaysofActivism Against Gender-Based Violence, which runs from 25 Nov through 10 December, #HumanRightsDay #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen.
To Commemorate World AIDS Day, join a webinar hosted by UNICEF, SANAC, the DoH and the DBE to discuss centring Adolescent Girls and Young Women in HIV prevention responses in pandemics, and engaging Adolescent Boys and Young Men.
link:
Centring AGYW in the HIV-Prevention and Covid-19 responses, while engaging with ABYM - The Mail & Guardian
mg.co.za
#WorldAIDSDay2021
Media memo and call for media accreditation.
@SABCNews @Newzroom405 @eNCA @IOL @Bhekisisa_MG @HealtheNews @POWER987News
Media Memo & Call for Media Accreditation: #WorldAIDSDay2021 Commemoration Event
Deputy President David @DDMabuza, in his capacity as @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL (SANAC) Chair, will on 01 December lead the official commemoration of #WorldAIDSDay in Xikundu, Limpopo. https://bit.ly/3CEKShL
Are you ready for this year’s ICASA in Durban? In two weeks, people with diverse backgrounds will gather under the umbrella of ICASA 2021 to discuss AIDS, TB, Malaria, and related topics. Don’t miss this opportunity, let your voice be heard.
#ICASA2021 #EndAIDSInAfrica
National Children Sector Summit
Date: 23 November 2021
Time: 09h00 - 13h30
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3ot2SGZ
Ukufeza umhlambi wabantu Noma Ukuvikelelwa kwabantu ukugoma ngobuningi iyona indlela ephumela phambili ngokubhebhetheka kweCovid-19. Iyona indlela isebenza ngayo.
@SolidarityRSA @CCFront @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @SECTION27news @Bhekisisa_MG @miamalan @mswendyt @HealthZA @equal_education
South Africa's official commemoration of #WorldAIDSDay 2021 will be held in Xikundu Village, Limpopo. To join remotely on 1 December, register at https://sanac-org-za.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VW4zsPVXQQO6us6yTNrHgg https://twitter.com/SA_AIDSCOUNCIL/status/1456656174850379777
#WorldAIDSDay2021
Earlier today, Minister of @HealthZA Dr. Joe Phaahla unveiled this year's national theme for the commemoration of World AIDS Day which will be held in Vhembe District, Limpopo. Hon. @DDMabuza will deliver keynote address in his capacity as SANAC Chair. #EndAIDS
#BoysAssembly in the Free State Province today to engage boys and men as gender advocates who speak out against harmful “social norms” and cultural practices that perpetuate gender stereotypes, risky sexual behaviours and #GBV
Mr. Linda Maphalala from the @SocdevFs to acknowledge and welcome our guests as well as the boys and girls.
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #DSDBoysAssembly2021
Boys at the Free State #BoysAssembly pledging on the ‘Wall of Hope’ committing on Social Behavioural Change to led a better tomorrow as #BoysChampioningChange under the theme “The Future is in Our Hands.”
"As Department of Social Development we are here to give you a voice, we want to listen and hear you, you are here to represent yourselves and the rest of the boys in the province. Let's have meaningful conversations."
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #DSDBoysAssembly2021
To share the purpose of the Boys Assembly, Chief Director HIV/AIDS, Mr. Nkere Skosana is now addressing the girls and boys.
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #DSDBoysAssembly2021
Today, @UNinSouthAfrica Joint Team on AIDS had a great exchange today with @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL CEO, Dr Thembi Xulu. We agreed on our joint priorities for 2022-2023 & incentives for better collaboration to fill critical HIV services gaps & reduce inequalities. @anneshongwe @UNAIDS
Name of Position:Lead: Technical Support Unit
Reporting to:Chief Executive Officer SANAC
Location:SANAC Head Office, Pretoria
Grading:D4
Advert Date:18 November 2021
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za
Name of Position: Civil Society Forum Administrator
Advert Date:17 November 2021
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za
Name of Position: Communications Officer
Reporting to: Civil Society Forum Coordinator
Location: SANAC Head Office, Pretoria
Grading : C3
Duration : 24 months
Advert Date : 17 November 2021
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za
Do you remember when you joined Twitter? SANAC is celebrating 11yrs on Twitter today. #MyTwitterAnniversary
SANAC CEO Dr. Thembisile Xulu earlier today on @TheWatchdogSABC with @vuyo_mvoko discussing, inter alia, the impact of #COVID19 on #HIV and #TB services and plans for the upcoming #WorldAIDSDay2021 official commemoration to be held at Saselamani Stadium, Xikundu, Limpopo.
SANAC together with the Department of Social Development in partnership with United Nations Population Fund at the Dialogue with Short Statured People that is underway from 10 - 12th November 2021
#disabilityinclusionsa
Our lives have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. When you hear COVID-19, what word comes to mind?
#ICASA2021 #EndAIDSInAfrica
Next up, KwaZulu-Natal! Join us on 11 November live from 9am to look at the state of HIV, TB & other health services in the province. We'll hear the reality of using public clinics from patients, PLHIV + key populations & present a new Ritshidze report #KZNHealth #ClinicsInCrisis
Meet Gita, and her story of HIV survival.
"It was supposed to be the nail in my coffin. Today, I am running my own organization where we are passionate about pandemic control and integrated healthcare for marginalized groups in South Africa."
https://survivors.unaids.org/profile/small
SURVIVORS OF HIV
Meet Thulile of Durban
and Phindile of Johannesburg
https://survivors.unaids.org/profile/phindile
Understand their courage and determination, and why we must end the stigma, discrimination and inequalities that fuel the AIDS epidemic.
Survivors
Read about the struggles, fears and hopes of long-term HIV survivors and their fight to end the stigma and discrimination still attached to it today.
survivors.unaids.org
AC2 team at @rotaryinternational Family Health day in Melusi, partnership by @RotaryIntlDay, @HealthZA, @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
Orgs provided health services
Minister Phaahla,@msletsike @unitednation @nardosbekelethomas @GautengHealth,@cdcgov and Sanac CEO DrT were amongst speakers
CCF team preparing the venue for #Vaccination4MEN at @NedlacCivilSoci auditorium
#RollUpYourSleevesSA
#Vaccination4Men
#ChampionSouthAfrica
#ThinkTwiceAboutCOVID
I applaud the partnership established between @HealthZA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac and Rotary Health Club - I underline the fact that #COVID19 has unearthed the need for a whole government-societal approach and, I pledge @UN support to the #RFHD initiative.
#WorldAIDSDay2021
Earlier today, Minister of @HealthZA Dr. Joe Phaahla unveiled this year's national theme for the commemoration of World AIDS Day which will be held in Vhembe District, Limpopo. Hon. @DDMabuza will deliver keynote address in his capacity as SANAC Chair. #EndAIDS
Culture plays a big role in decision-making and must not be excluded in the fight to end AIDS. ICASA 2021 is an opportunity to seek solutions from diverse people from different backgrounds. Join us at ICASA 2021 Durban, South Africa to also enjoy KwaZulu-Natal culture.
#ICASA2021
Minister of @HealthZA Dr. Joe Phaahla delivers the keynote address at the 8th annual Family Health Days outreach programme. He says it's critical for people with disabilities to enjoy equal access to quality health services and vaccination. #RFHD #COVID19
SANAC CEO, Dr Thembisile Xulu speaking on the impact of #COVID19 on #HIV and #TB services at the annual Rotary Family Health Days outreach programme currently underway at Gomora informal settlement in Pretoria West. #RFHD
Speaking at the Rotary Family Health Days outreach programme currently underway at Gomora informal settlement in Pretoria West, Chair of @CsfSanac Ms. @msletsike says today is a true reflection of a multisectoral response to health systems challenges. #RFHD
Name of Position: Database Administrator/Health Informatics
Reporting to: Executive Manager: Strategic Information
Location:Pretoria
Job level:D1
Duration:Fixed Term Contract
Advert Date:4 November 2021
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za
Name of Position: Senior Finance Manager
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Location: SANAC Head Office, Pretoria
Grading: D4
Advert Date : 4 November 2021
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za
Mental health support is in short supply, impacting people's wellbeing and access to HIV services. Global HIV targets for 2025 include 90% of people living with HIV and key populations accessing integrated or linked HIV and mental health services.
More: https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/documents/2020/PCB47_Mental_Health_HIV https://twitter.com/SpotlightNSP/status/1455470563384827906
MUST READ: Unpacking the link between #HIV and #mentalhealth. @SECTION27news @TAC @umunyana_rugege @SAHIVSoc @FrancoisVenter3 @MRCza @DTHF_SA @LindaGailBekker @UNAIDS_ZAF @JackieHoare3 @AniShakari @TBHIVCare @safmh @TheSADAG @BioPsychSA @mentalhealthsa
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During climate disasters, women don’t stop:
🔸 Menstruating
🔸 Getting pregnant
🔸 Taking care of their families
Together, let's protect their rights to dignity and safety: http://unf.pa/cchwg
StandUp4HumanRights #COP26
Ending the epidemic among adolescents requires amplifying investments where they can make the most difference and fostering innovation among not only governments, international organizations, civil society organizations, 1/2
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Maxwell Dhlomo, speaking to commitments by the Department of Health towards achieving the health, HIV, TB and STI goals for sex workers outlined in the plan @NACOSANet @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @SisonkeSA #decriminalisesexwork
Launch of South Africa’s National Sex Worker HIV, TB and STI Plan
@GlobalFund
@CsfSanac
@CCFront
To attend virtually: https://bit.ly/3iTSPZA
#sexworkplanlaunch
#decriminalisesexwork
John Jeffreys speaking to the importance of following the steps outlined in the national sex work plan and in ensuring that our responses are grounded in human rights prociniples and approaches. @NACOSANet @SisonkeSA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #decriminalisesexwork #sexworkerlivesmatter
The Deputy Minister of Justice, John Jeffreys, speaking to the need to protect the human rights of sex workers in SA @NACOSANet @SisonkeSA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac #decriminalisesexwork #sexworkerlivesmatter
@Hlokomela sex workers watching the launch of the sex work plan @NACOSANet @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @UNFPASA #decriminalisesexwork #sexworkerlivesmatter
Sex workers continue to be the subject of human rights violations, gender-based violence, ill-treatment by law enforcements and the public as well as severe cases of stigmatization. The Sex Worker Plan launched today is informed by these challenges. #SexWorkIsWork @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL https://twitter.com/NACOSANet/status/1453651935891009537
NACOSA's Executive Director, @motalamohamed is with the Deputy Health Minister, the Deputy Justice Minister, @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @GlobalFund and @UNFPASA helping to launch the National Sex Worker HIV, TB and STI Plan.
@NACOSANet sub recipient @TBHIVCare has supported sex workers to watch the launch of the national sex work plan in Zululand, KZN! @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL #decriminalisesexwork #sexworkerlivesmatter
@GlobalFund, Ed Nkogsin speaking at the launch of the sex work plan pledging continued support for sex workers in South Africa @NACOSANet @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
NACOSA's Executive Director, @motalamohamed is with the Deputy Health Minister, the Deputy Justice Minister, @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @GlobalFund and @UNFPASA helping to launch the National Sex Worker HIV, TB and STI Plan.
Launch of South Africa’s National Sex Worker HIV, TB and STI Plan
@GlobalFund
@CsfSanac
@CCFront
To attend virtually: https://bit.ly/3iTSPZA
#sexworkplanlaunch
#decriminalisesexwork
Goal 13 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) calls for immediate action to prevent climate change and its consequences. 1/2
Launch of South Africa’s National Sex Worker HIV, TB and STI Plan.
@GlobalFund
@CsfSanac
@CivilSociety_SA
@SisonkeSA
To attend virtually: https://bit.ly/3iTSPZA
Media is invited to attend and cover the Sex Worker Plan launch as follows:
Date: Thursday, 28 October 2021
Time: 10h00 – 12h00
Venue: Premier Hotel OR Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg (strict COVID-19 protocols will apply)
To attend virtually: https://bit.ly/3iTSPZA
This is a major victory 🎉
Halala #decrimsexwork #SexWorkIsWork
Sex work is work.. event hosted by @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
Pandemics thrive on human-made inequalities. We are witnessing COVID-19’s collision with a 40-year-old HIV pandemic that has claimed 37 million lives globally. If we get this right, so much is won. If we get it wrong, the global health deficit grows.
More: https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2021/october/the-quest-to-end-the-covid19-and-hiv-pandemics https://twitter.com/UNAIDS/status/1452584070949580806
At a time when millions have lost work, this woman living with #HIV in Nigeria answered the call to become a community pharmacist.
Read 🔗 The quest to end the COVID-19 https://bit.ly/2XCzapv by @Winnie_Byanyima and @Chikwe_I as #WHS2021 takes place.
Globally, Tuberculosis is a leading cause of death for people with HIV due to their weak immune system, especially when the CD4 count is less than 200. We must end HIV/AIDS.
#ICASA2021 #EndAIDSInAfrica
If Yes, make sure you are vaccinated for the conference. If No, also make sure to participate virtually by taking the jab to save your environment.
Limpopo Traditional #MensParliament launch today for social mobilisation and organisation of men in rural communities to advance the men’s state of physical, mental and social well-being and address socioeconomic development, men’s health, especially the prevention of HIV & #GBV
The International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) is a major bilingual international AIDS conference which takes place in Africa. For more information visit http://icasa2021.saafrica.org
SANAC hosting the Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections Strategic Framework Hybrid Workshop, with objectives:
1) To review the draft prevention and control
2) To engage and solicit input from stakeholders
3) To reach consensus on the framework
Good Morning Everyone, we would like to start @TwitterSpaces on different topics. Which one would you like us to start with and what is the best suitable time for you? #DSDMonth2021 #COVID19 #VacciNation
A severe lack of mental health support for people living with and affected by HIV restricts testing, treatment and prevention. COVID-19 made it worse. It is crucial to improve HIV-related physical and mental health services. #WorldMentalHealthDay
https://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/media_asset/Mental_Health_%26_HIV_EN.pdf
Yes, we said! It's time for you to get vaccinated.
#COVID19Vaccine #ICASA2021
HIV criminalization violates human rights and impedes HIV treatment and prevention. It fails to encourage safer behaviour and may even result in greater risks.
Read the @UNAIDS Human Rights fact sheet on HIV criminalization:
https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/documents/2021/01-hiv-human-rights-factsheet-criminalization https://twitter.com/SpotlightNSP/status/1446388811676672001
READ: The over-criminalisation of #HIV transmission does more harm than good. @SECTION27news @TAC @PlhivSector @UNAIDS_ZAF @DTHF_SA @HealthZA @SAHIVSoc @ezintsha @Nalane4RJ @RonaldLamola @Winnie_Byanyima @MSF_southafrica @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @iasociety
https://tinyurl.com/3jnp59dc
We celebrate the #GirlChild! Join us, @NetworkAthena & @UNAIDS cohosted High-level virtual Event: “Closing the Digital Divide & Centering African Girls in the Global #HIV Response” on International #DayOfTheGirl
#EducationPlus #WhatGirlsWant #IDG2021
https://bit.ly/3apu9Uh
SANAC CEO, Dr Thembisile Xulu is participating in dialogue on the #Blesser_Blessee phenomenon alongside Judith Sephuma, @JackiePhamotse and Lebo Ramafoko at the #EmpowaYouthWeek in Orange Farm organised by @EmpowaworxEvent. The session facilitator is @positivegp #Empoward2Work
@AfricaSexWork @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Rest in peace, SWEAT founder, Shane Petzer
MEC Kwazi Mshengu as Ethekwini OSS Champion and the Executive Mayor of Ethekwini Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda leading an entourage through two health facilities before the formal program of the Ethekwini Behaviour Change Campaign.
SANAC CEO, Dr. Thembisile Xulu at the EmpowaYouthWeek in Orange Farm.
Date: 3 - 9 October 2021
Venue: Chris Hani Sports Comple, Orange Farm
@SpotlightNSP @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac Even as South Africa responds to the COVID -19 pandemic, an estimated 1100 people contract TB daily. @CsfSanac @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @spotlightNSP
In low and middle-income countries, adolescent health is becoming increasingly important. Adolescent and Youth Friendly Service, an initiative of the @HealthZA and partners, promotes this approach to standardizing adolescent health services.
Name of Position: Administrator: CDC
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za.
Name of Position: Technical Lead – HIV, STI and TB Treatment
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za.
Visionary leadership is the key to ending AIDS by 2030. At ICASA 2021 we will discuss fifteen plenary topics of which five falls under leadership. Register now to contribute to ending AIDS https://bit.ly/3x6dIFa
Earlier today, Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma virtually addressed the inaugural launch of Traditional #MensParliament
Also participating in the launch were the Deputy Ministers of @NationalCoGTA and Social Development, Takuwani Riime Men’s Movement in partnership with the @ParliamentofRSA, National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, as well as @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
📺Tune in now
@The_DSD @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @TakuwaniRiime
#MensParliament
#TraditionalMensParliament
#InstitutionalisingAResponsiveMensMovement
https://twitter.com/ParliamentofRSA/status/1438766579378843650?s=20
Traditional Men’s Parliaments launch, 17th September 2001 https://www.pscp.tv/w/dBLpanR3LTQyOTY3Njg1MnwxbFBKcVh2WmVNUUdi4jmIEPraP19QG-JYx-cXqlx7neLNPg6AmMr9pw68f8M=
📢 GNP+ has an opening for two new Board Members. If you are living with #HIV and passionate about the meaningful involvement of people living with HIV, apply now to be part of our board!
🔗 https://bit.ly/2YOJ0oJ
Inkosi Xolile Ndevu, member of the National House of Traditional & Khoi-San leaders.
@The_DSD
@TakuwaniRiime
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
#MensParliament
#ResponsiveMensMovement
#TraditionalMensMovement
“We are honored as the National Traditional House of Traditional Leaders to host this launch. This affords us an opportunity as traditional leaders to ask ourselves what do we do as men to ensure that our women and children are protected “
#MensParliament
@The_DSD
Deputy Minister of @The_DSD , Ms Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu will today- 17 September join the @TakuwaniRiime in partnership with @ParliamentofRSA , National House of Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders, and @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL to launch the #TraditionalMensParliaments. #MenChampioningChange
Deputy Minister of @The_DSD, Ms @HendriettaZ will on 17 September join the @TakuwaniRiime Men’s Movement in partnership with @ParliamentofRSA, National House of Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders, and @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL to launch the #TraditionalMensParliaments. #MenChampioningChange
No effort is meaningless. Every step we take has contributed to ending AIDS. We should not give up just yet rather reinvigorate our strategies. ICASA 2021 gives us the right platform to address our issues. http://icasa2021.saafrica.org/
SANAC will today at 2pm host a Memorial Service for #TefoTabi Head of Free State Provincial Council on AIDS to reflect on the passion he had for his work & family.
JOIN:
Link: https://bit.ly/3tJF9EF
Meeting ID: 860 7073 7121
Passcode: 531690
WATCH tribute VIDEO on our FB page.
With the emergence of fake news & misinformation online, the need for credible info has become vital. Recognizing this, @SADC_News & #UNAIDS_esa convened a training session early this week on ways that #health & #HIV professionals can maximize the benefits of #SocialMedia
Covid-19 has impacted on the AIDS response in many ways. How has it affected you? https://twitter.com/UNAIDS/status/1437425768934555651
INFOGRAPHIC - The effects of the #COVID19 pandemic on the #HIV response. https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/infographics/effects-of-covid19-pandemic-on-hiv-response
We want to see a society where everyone gets to speak on issues related to sexually transmitted diseases. ICASA provides a platform to unite Africa continent with the diaspora to discuss ways to end the HIV pandemic. 1/2
Over the next six months the province will cascade the U=U message across different levels, targeting different groups. If you would like to show support, please use hashtags #itendswithme, #livingyourbestlife, #can’tpassiton or #hivnewstatus
All 24 Siyenza clinic that we support in the Eastern Cape. The overall goal and the objectives of the Eastern Cape’s U=U campaign is to reduce HIV transmission by promoting treatment adherence and decrease loss to follow up, increase viral suppression, and improve data management
CEO of the @SANAC and the South African Country Director for @UNAIDS_ZAF . The ECAC/TB HIV Care Faces of HIV and Facebook Fridays have become a very successful contribution to the U=U campaign as will the much-anticipated digital incentives initiative, about to be rolled out at
Last week, @ecaidscouncil launched a multisectoral campaign to end HIV. The virtual launch was well attended and included an address from the Honourable Oscar Mabuyane, MEC for Health, civil society and partners. Pledges of support came in from our own CEO, Prof Harry Hausler,
MUST READ: The incredibly long wait for #gender-affirming surgery for those who can’t pay in SA. @SECTION27news @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @TAC @GenderDynamix @SonkeTogether @umunyana_rugege @PATHSA3 @HealthZA @FoMohale @CMSCares4u @Discovery_SA
In-depth: The incredibly long wait for gender-affirming surgery for those who can’t pay
Already very long waiting times for gender-affirming surgery in South Africa’s public sector have gotten even longer due to the COVID-19 pandemi...
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#HappeningNow: Day 2 of #ICASA2021 Hybrid Marathon Meeting.
Name of Position: Lead: Technical Support Unit
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer SANAC
Location: SANAC Head Office, Pretoria
Grading: D4
Duration: 3 Years (Renewable subject to funding availability)
Advert Date: 10 September 2021
Applications emailed to hr@sanac.org.za
@DrNonoSimelela fantastic to see you & thank you for your ever wise, supportive & affirmative words of solidarity for us. From your tenure as chair of #SAAIDS you've been & remain a indomitable champion of intergenerational learning & leadership. Siyabonga ma! #1mBy2021
This is a potential game changer especially given significant number of asymptomatic TB in South Africa and that men and young people don’t often frequent clinics for testing (portable DXR with AI will help here too) @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @TBProof https://twitter.com/paimadhu/status/1436312462891143171
Ultra-portable digital x-rays with AI-based reading software must be seen as "essential diagnostics" in this digital era
This important RCT by @petermacp @LizCorbett17 & team shows its value in rapid detection and treatment of TB
https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003752 @PLOSMedicine @PLOS
Don't stay #silent. Now is the time to be a vocal HIV #Advocate. Have a wonderful weekend, and don't forget to register for this year's ICASA: https://bit.ly/3x6dIFa
Join a consultation with civil society in Eastern and Southern Africa, on the significance of the inequality focus of the Global AIDS Strategy and the Political Declaration, for the HIV response in the region.
16 September
10h30-13h00
https://bit.ly/ESA_CSO_Consultation
READ: #HIV prevention injection should be fast-tracked like #Covid_19 #vaccines @SECTION27news @TAC @PlhivSector @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @SAHIVSoc @ezintsha @FrancoisVenter3 @DTHF_SA @UNAIDS_ZAF @YawaAnele @LindaGailBekker @MSF_southafrica
Editorial: HIV prevention injection should be fast-tracked like COVID-19 vaccines
Findings of two large phase III clinical trials first presented in 2020 showed a new HIV prevention injection to be highly effective. Yet, experts exp...
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READ: This is how staff shortages and other systemic issues are undermining quality #healthcare in @OtpLimpopo. @RitshidzeSA @SECTION27news @HealthGAP @PlhivSector @TAC @HealthLimpopo @DALimpopo @EFFSouthAfrica @NalediChirwa @Siviwe_G @Philipvanstaden
Staff shortages undermining quality of healthcare in Limpopo, report finds
Many clinics in Limpopo are operating without the required number of staff needed to deliver quality healthcare services, according to a report from R...
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@gnpplus @CGE_ZA @GenderLinks @WVLSouthAfrica @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @SANPUD_NPO PrEP is for women too, stop the spread #sheswell https://twitter.com/CDCNPIN/status/1433415670717427718
The Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign from @CDC_HIVAIDS launched #ShesWell to increase PrEP use among women and urge clinicians to prescribe PrEP to women who can benefit from it.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kl6Uin.
The 2-day hybrid @CsfSanac quarterly meeting is currently underway in JHB where the 18 sectors ranging from Disability, LGBTI, Faith-based, Sex Worker etc. have gathered to deliberate on topical matters affecting the implementation of the NSP.
In memory of our late beloved Isilo, His Majesty King Goodwill ka Bhekuzulu, we also hope to use @icasa2021 to share experiences with our continent and the world on the crucial role of ubukhosi or traditional leadership in reducing STIs, advancing medical male circumcision,
REMARKS BY KWAZULU-NATAL PREMIER SIHLE ZIKALALA DURING THE SIGNING EVENT OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE SOCIETY FOR AIDS IN AFRICA (SAA) AND THE SA GOVERNMENT TO HOST ICASA 2021 IN DURBAN, 31 AUGUST 2021
http://www.kznonline.gov.za/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1697:remarks-by-premier-sihle-zikalala-during-the-signing-event-of-the-mou-between-saa-and-sa-government-to-host-icasa-2021-in-durban
[Live Images] Premier’s Breakfast with high-level international delegation from the Society for AIDS in Africa @Saafricango #ICASA2021
Chair of Provincial House of Traditional Leaders, Inkosi Chiliza thanks the government of @kzngov under the leadership of @sziks for not forgetting that there's still #HIV and #TB in the midst of #Covid19SA. #KZNPremiersBreakfast
KwaZulu-Natal Premier @sziks arriving at the @DurbanICC to lead engagements with a high-level international delegation from the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA).
Premier @sziks is accompanied by Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane , @eThekwiniM Mayor Cllr Kaunda and Inkosi PDH Chiliza.
The KZN Premier's welcome breakfast and press briefing is currently underway at Durban ICC and @eThekwiniM Mayor Cllr. Kaunda is currently on the floor to officially welcome the @Saafricango delegation and all guests. The delegation is here to finalise logistics for @icasa2021
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Official Announcement of South Africa as Host of @icasa2021 Conference by National Health, KZN Government & Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA)
Date: Tuesday, 31 August 2021
Time: 07h30 for 08h00
Venue: Durban ICC
The Premier will be joined by KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane, eThekwini Mayor Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda, South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), the National and Provincial Departments of Health.
The conference is scheduled to take place from the 6th to the 11th of December 2021. In line with COVID-19 safety protocols, the conference will be held in hybrid format.
The SAA delegation represented by its President Prof. John Idoko, is visiting KwaZulu-Natal to assess the province’s capacity to host the 21st International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) following the recent civil unrest.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala will tomorrow, 31 August 2021, lead engagements with a high-level international delegation from the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA).
In a concerted effort to urgently up scale the fight against HIV, AIDS, TB and STIs preventions at a time when the country’s health systems are overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic,
PREMIER ZIKALALA TO ANNOUNCE INTERVENTIONS AIMED AT UPSCALING THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV AND AIDS INFECTIONS WHILE BATTLING THE RAGING COVID-19 PANDEMIC #GrowingKZNTogether
Are you ready for this year's ICASA? ICASA and the Government of South Africa have signed the Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) to host this year's ICASA. Join us in Durban, South Africa from 6th-11th December for the ICASA hybrid conference.
#Today: The International Conference on AIDS And Sexually Transmitted Infections In Africa (ICASA) and the Government of South Africa have signed the Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) to host this year's ICASA in Durban, South Africa.
Delegates from the Office of The Premier, National and Provincial Health Departments, Icasa , eThekwini Municipality and Sanac during the signing of the MOU for hosting the International Conference on Aids and STIs to be held at the ICC, Durban, in November. #GrowingKZNTogether
SANAC is in KZN for the official signing of the MoU to host the @icasa2021 conference in December. The signatories are @HealthZA, @Saafricango and @kzngov @sziksa
READ: Here's some interesting developments in #HIV prevention. @SECTION27news @TAC @PlhivSector @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @YawaAnele @UNAIDS_ZAF @SAHIVSoc
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In-depth | Seven new HIV prevention options in the pipeline | Citypress
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Widowhood- “Where do I start?”
A call to all widows to join Deputy Minister of Department of @The_DSD Honorable Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu in conversation.
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#WomensMonth
#widowhood
Teenage pregnancy is evidence that South Africa continues to fail girls and young women. #SheDeservesBetter #
Are you 15-24 years old and have a health question? Whatsapp or call us to get advice from our qualified health professionals to put your mind at ease. #publichealth She Conquers
Myth: “Male circumcision prevents HIV”
Fact: Male circumcision doesn’t prevent HIV. It only cuts down the risk of getting infected with HIV.
@BrothersSA
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
#MaleCircumcision
#HIV
@CentralDrug @The_DSD @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Should join this important conversation #TBHIVCare https://twitter.com/SANPUD_NPO/status/1427198849874018311
Our very own @shaunshelly will be sitting in on a tweetchat this Tuesday, 17 Aug, 18:00pm SAST. To join use the hashtag #TBHIVCare! Everyone welcome!
Blog and Q's here: https://tbhivcare.org/does-just-saying-no-to-drugs-and-alcohol-work-for-young-people/ #Youth #TB #HIV #hcsmSA
@shaunshelly @CentralDrug @The_DSD @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL https://twitter.com/TBHIVCare/status/1426561964763975684
We are excited to host a tweetchat this Tuesday, 17 Aug, 18:00pm SAST. To join use the hashtag #TBHIVCare! Everyone welcome! Blog and Q's here:https://tbhivcare.org/does-just-saying-no-to-drugs-and-alcohol-work-for-young-people/ #Youth #TB #HIV #hcsmSA
SANAC is at the #operationletsaphala activation in Kathrada Park Informal Settlement, West of Johannesburg. Community Awareness Campaign led by Bereka Mosadi from Black Womxn Caucus to promote GBVF free communities. This Includes forming local community forums.