The session on HIV related internal stigma highlights how much work we still have to do in fully understanding & addressing internal/self stigma. It is beyond enacted stigma, beyond #HCP related stigma, it is about me, the person & what I think and feel about myself. #IAS2021

@CCFront is clear that our role is to make everyday a Mandela Day. As from today, join us to us to get 6 to 7 people registered to be vaccinated. Mandela was at this for 67 years, wena we just ask 6 to 7 minutes daily.

#choosevaccination
#ThinkTwiceAboutCOVID
#CommunitiesMatter

This is Sister Tumi Dube, sister in charge at @ChrisHaniBara Vaccination Site. @GautengHealth u have leadership in her. Dealing with people can be energy sapping, & dealing with opinionated 35+ who want a vaccine can drain u. She led & no one left Bara without being vaccinated👏

KZN CSF Media statement on the looting in KZN. @CsfSanac @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @The_DSD @kzngov @WitnessKZN @kzncogta @kznhealth @IOL @SABCNews @eNCA @IsolezweNews @IlangaNewspaper @UNFPASA @PresidencyZA @PEPFAR @ukhoz @SAfmRadio @GCIS_KZN

Catch Ebuhlanti #CleanUpSA dialogue with Church Leaders on DSTV channel 251,Saturday, time 16:00pm. #CleanUpSA @TakuwaniRiime @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @unwomenafrica

There are now 27.5 million people living with HIV around the world who are accessing life-saving treatment. But that also means there are more than 10 million people without access.
Read the UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2021: Confronting Inequalities.
https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2021/july/20210714_global-aids-update

@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @HealthZA @DBE_SA @The_DSD @UNinSouthAfrica Adolescent girls and young women are the most heavily affected by the AIDS epidemic, with 5000 young women (15-24 years) newly infected with HIV every WEEK worldwide. #EndInequalitiesEndAIDS
UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2021: Confronting Inequalities.
https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2021/july/20210714_global-aids-update

Confronting Inequalities.
Another 1.5 million people became newly infected with HIV in 2020.
AIDS is not over, but it can be.
Read the Global AIDS Update 2021: https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2021/july/20210714_global-aids-update

Community health workers play an essential role in identifying people for TB testing &supporting people who undergo TB treatment. In this capacity, they are acutely aware of the need to do more to prevent #stigma in the community. @ingridsuidA @ruvandhi @HeleneMarivdW

#Stigma impacts every step of #TB care. People are afraid to visit a #health facility, undergo TB testing, are scared to start TB treatment, and that friends &family members might find out. Community health workers can help break down this stigma. @SECTION27news @TAC @ArneDelft

The aim of #HIV treatment is viral suppression, which leads to better health and prevents HIV transmission. #PEPFAR analyzes viral suppression to track the success of treatment programs and to identify populations not virally suppressed and adjust programs to reach them. @USAID

SECTION27 seeks to appoint an education rights attorney, based in Johannesburg.
Closing date: 23 July 2021
https://section27.org.za/2021/07/education-rights-attorney/

@CsfSanac @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @UNAIDS

I am not HIV. My name is Tebogo and I am living with HIV🙂❤

It all adds up: ensuring that girls complete secondary education across sub-Saharan Africa can reduce violence, child marriage, teen pregnancies and HIV infections, while also boosting their earning potential.
#EducationPlus #ActForEqual
👉https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2021/july/20210706_education-plus-launched

Tomorrow, on @ukhozi_fm, Healthcare Professionals sector, as part of the Human Rights Program will be live talking about what interventions they would want to see to make life better for Healthcare workers & patients. Tune in at 8:15am.

#Covid19SA #VaccineNationIsTheSolution

#GenerationEquality To ensure young people are able to exercise bodily autonomy & make informed choices about their bodies it is key 2 ensure access 2 reproductive rights literacy & comprehensive sexuality education (CSE). CSE contributes to elimination of GBV & harmful practices

We are grateful to you and your generation of leaders for paving the path of a progressive #MenSector. We commit to taking the baton to greater heights by delivering to the future generations a distinguished Men’s Movement. Go well Leadership. May your soul rest in power Cde MK!

.Dean Elgar and Kagiso Rabada says that the Covid-19 vaccines are safe. They need all those that are 60 and above to register for their jab #ThinkTwiceAboutCovid #IChooseVaccination @GCISMedia @CsfSanac @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @SAYC_ZA @aids_sa @SAfAIDS @NqobileWomen @Gogosheilambele

All girls need to be able to finish high school, access comprehensive sexuality education, fulfil their sexual and reproductive health and rights and be free of gender-based and sexual violence, with a route to economic security. #EducationPlus https://www.unaids.org/en/topics/education-plus

T1: Community based monitoring systems that use technology and are linked to the Department of Health (@HealthZA) and SANAC (@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL) situation room. This is to ensure real-time reporting of issues so that they can be addressed ASAP - thus Putting TB patients 1st #tbproof

@MabalanMfundisi @CsfSanac @ShoMeYourNumber @HealthZA @msletsike @CocekaNogoduka1 @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @UNAIDS_ZAF @pkomane @CCFront Looking forward to having you, @MabalanMfundisi! #TBProof

This Twitter engagement is at TONIGHT at 7pm. We will be on on hashtag #TBproof

@CsfSanac
@MabalanMfundisi
@ShoMeYourNumber
@TBProof
@HealthZA
@msletsike
@CocekaNogoduka1
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
@UNAIDS_ZAF
@pkomane
@CCFront

#Covid19SA
#wearyourmask #washyourhands #SocialDistance

Madibeng Team gave a presentation on Covid-19 at Molebogeng Old Age Home on Saturday

#Covid19SA #ThinkTwiceAboutCOVID #VaccineRollOutSA #vaccination #VaccinesWork #level4lockdown

#MenSector consultation meeting with North West House of Traditional Leaders in preparation for the rollout of Traditional #MensParliament in all the 882 Traditional Councils across the country where men will address prevention of GBV, men’s health & socioeconomic development.

Join us for a Tweet chat this Monday, 21 June between 6pm-7pm SAST to discuss how #GenderBasedViolence impacts #HIV in South Africa. Everyone welcome! To participate in the chat use the hashtag #TBHIVCARE in all tweets! Check out the blog here: 👉 https://tbhivcare.org/how-does-gbv-affect-your-vulnerability-to-hiv/

#GenerationEquality dialogue: We continue with @The_DSD Jacques Van Zuydam reflecting on South Africa’s policy approach to SRHR. @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @KoketsoRathumbu calling for upscaling of SRHR services for young people, particularly during #COVID19. @DIRCO_ZA

#ZeroStigma #ZeroDiscrimination #HumanRightsForAll

Community Mobilisers under @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Human Rights Program were at Idloko High School, Durban, as part of THINK, a TB-Sub Sector, to raise awareness on human rights, TB, #Covid19SA & how to report violations
#ZeroStigma #ZeroDiscrimination #humanrightsforall

Public hearing on the decriminalisation of Sex will commence soon. These dialogues have been very helpful. #SexWorkisWork #WeDoItBetter #DDMChamps @The_DSD @kznsocdev @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @AmajubaDM

These groups includes sex workers" Dr Thembisile Xulu CEO of @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
@The_DSD @kznsocdev @AmajubaDM
#SexWorkisWork

"Sex Worker Plan is aligned to the 8 pillars of the National Strategic Plan. Section 9 of the Constitution specifically prohibits direct and indirect discrimination, by the state or an individual, against anyone on the basis of race, gender, sex to name a few

"Law makers must understand why sex work is work, sex workers need to enjoy human rights. We want an advancement in the legal framework of sex work." Ms Steve Letsike Co-Chair @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

MEDIA ADVISORY

DEPUTY MINISTER HENDRIETTA BOGOPANE-ZULU TO DIALOGUE WITH SEX WORKERS IN THE @AmajubaDM
12 June, Pretoria: The COVID-19 global pandemic has plunged many sectors and industries into an economic crisis and sex workers are no exception.

This is a very significant day in the history of the South African National Aids Council, as we are gathered together to launch the #PrivateSectorForum of @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

This week we discussed the current status of #SRHR in SA & young people called for a scale up and provision of QUALITY #SRHservices. We also reflected on emerging critical issues to the #ESAcommitment & its expansion. #YouthVoices #COVID19 #YouthMonth @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @unescoROSA

#HLM2021AIDS

#ZeroStigma #ZeroDiscrimination #HumanRightsForAll

More on this (The Emergence of #SARSCoV2 Variants and the Interface with #HIV is expected tomorrow at (16:15) #SAAIDSConference by @Tuliodna from @krisp_news.

In light of this, @ProfAbdoolKarim stresses the importance of getting immuno-suppressed individuals living with #HIV on treatment and adhering to treatment.

He notes, among others, that a person living with uncontrolled #HIV/low #ART adherence sheds #SARSCoV2 for almost 7 months instead of the normal 14 days or so. In such a long period it meant variants were evolving (up to 11 mutations) in this immuno-compromised individual.

@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @SANPUD_NPO @gnpplus @GlobalSexWork Global Fund Consultation underway... #SEXWORKERSLIVESMATTER #decriminalization #SexIsWork #Asijiki

The Deputy Minister of @The_DSD, Ms Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, will in partnership with @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Men’s Sector takes Boys Assembly and Men’s Parliamet to eMadlangeni, today- Wednesday, June 09, KZN Province.
 @AmajubaDM @EmadlangeniO #MenChampioningChange

YOU ARE INVITED

Word is out that you must be here to listen for yourself what the issues as understood by WOMEN entail because #GENDERMATTERS!

Date: Wed, 9 June 2021
Time: 18h00
Zoom link details:
https://zoom.us/j/94839991137?pwd=cUdnclp5QW5GMWtZNVlVakRpT214Zz09
》Meeting ID: 948 3999 1137
》Passcode: 625125

#GENDERMATTERS
You are invited to the virtual engagement by the SANAC WOMEN SECTOR and partners like @AccessChapter2, @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL CSF, @unwomenSA:

Date: Wednesday, 9 June 2021
Time: 18h00
Zoom details are as follows:
》Meeting ID: 948 3999 1137
》Passcode: 625125

It's a wrap!
Day 2 of our @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Provincial SIPO Human Rights Capacity Building & Media Advocacy Training has concluded in Gauteng.

#ZeroStigma #ZeroDiscrimination #humanrightsforall

Stimulating discussions during plenary with young people unpacking concerns around access to equitable, accessible, acceptable, appropriate and effective youth friendly SRH services, including HIV. #YouthVoicesforESA #ESAcommitment @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @HealthZA @unescoROSA

#ESAcommitment While new HIV infections among adolescents & young people 10-24 have decreased & condom use increased, we still have far to go to increase comprehensive HIV prevention knowledge, reduce unintended pregnancies & eliminate GBV. @SA_AIDSCONCIL #YouthVoicesforESA

Kicking off #ESACommitment youth consultation with vibrant young leaders reflecting on experiences in the implementation of the #ESAcommitment in SA. We are also exploring strategies 4 meaningful youth participation & are identifying gaps that need to be strengthened. #chooseday

This Thursday 10th, join @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL & @UNSouthAfrica at the #2021SAAIDSConference to explore global and local innovations for ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

DATE: 10 June 2021
TIME: 2:00-3:30pm
REGISTER to gain access to the satellite session: https://saaids.co.za/REGISTER-NOW/

READ HERE what #HIV Self Testing is, how it is done, and what government policy is on this type of HIV testing. @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @PlhivSector @TBHIVCare @hivepi @FrancoisVenter3 @LindaGailBekker @DTHF_SA @WitsRHI @SAHIVSoc @UNAIDS_ZAF @MSF_southafrica @HealthGAP

Of the 37.6 million people living with HIV in 2020, 27.4 million were on treatment. That means more than 10 million people worldwide still need access to treatment. Global Commitments, Local Action.
https://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/media_asset/global-commitments-local-action_en.pdf

40 years since the first case was defined, 37.6 million people worldwide are living with HIV.
Read the new @UNAIDS report on the state of the global response: Global Commitments, Local Action.
https://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/media_asset/global-commitments-local-action_en.pdf

Day 2 of @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL CSF Human Rights Programme Capacity Building and Media Advocacy training in KZN
#humanrightsforall #communitiesmatter #zerostigma #zerodiscrimination

We are in KZN for Day 2 of our Human Rights Capacity Building & Media Advocacy Training workshop with Sector Implementing Partner Organisations and Sector Community Mobilisers.
#humanrightsforall #ZeroStigma #ZeroDiscrimination #communitiesmatter

It's a wrap of day 1!!

KZN CSF / SIPO Human Rights Capacity Building Training workshop day 1, inter-active group sessions 😁
#humanrightsforall #ZeroStigma #ZeroDiscrimination #communitiesmatter

We need men who will challenge the status quo, creating an enabling environment for young men, who will realize there is no need of the power of the fist."- Phinah Kodisang - CEO - SOUL CITY INSTITUTE#MenChampioningChange
@The_DSD @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @TakuwaniRiime

Takuwani Riime Men’s Movement in partnership with @The_DSD, One Roof Foundation, National Family Foundation of SA media launch to introduce Ebuhlanti TV Men’s Dialogue Season 2, The Social, Thetha Nam, Talk with Dr. David Molapo and Family Matters TV programmes.

As we deal with COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS, there are lessons to be drawn including collaborating, co-ordination, community mobilisation and education and building and encouraging citizens to take personal responsibility. #GPAIDSCouncil.

This morning I chair the inaugural hybrid #GPAIDSCouncil. COVID-19 has exacerbated the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our province. As we focus on the global pandemic, we cannot redirect our energies from the tremendous progress we have made on HIV/AIDS in our province.

Health Focus on behalf of @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL is training fieldworkers from MSM, Sex Workers & PWID on Community Led Monitoring Tools that will enable the Key Pops who access HIV services to share their experiences of the services to improve the access & quality of services.

Let’s support @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL ‘s campaign for #TB screening using the TB Health Check app, that uses the USSD code *134*832*5# or +27600123456 WhatsApp line (where users had to send the message ‘TB’)

@RamneekHH @DDMabuza @gatesfoundation @HigherEduGovZA

#HigherHealthAtWork

Good morning 🌞 Eastern Cape, we are in your town for the SIPO Coordinators Capacity Building & Training workshops. Program starts at 10am, see you then ☺️✌️
#ZeroStigma #ZeroDiscrimination #humanrightsforall

A syphilis epidemic is sweeping the country: Dr Neil Moran (Obgyn from KZN) during a webinar hosted by the NDOH. Only possible treatment is benzathine penicillin - which is experiencing global shortage @HealthZA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac

~5500 young women are infected with HIV globally every week.
To end AIDS, women and girls need support to achieve gender equality and end gender-based violence. Reproductive health and rights and comprehensive sexuality education are critical.
http://hlm2021aids.unaids.org #HLM2021AIDS

Activation of @MandeniLM #MensParliament local municipal sitting in @DistrictIlembe in KwaZulu-Natal addressing GBV, men’s health & refurbishment of Shelter House of Hope for abused women & children supported by Deputy Minister @HendriettaZ of @The_DSD. #MenChampioningChange

A grandmother’s transformative love for her transgender grandchild: a story of love and a journey of learning and acceptance.
https://unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2021/may/20210520_lesotho

TB is a dangerous infectious disease but it is treatable. This is why we all need to know what symptoms to look out for so that we can get tested, diagnosed and treated early.

Find out how to check for TB check in 4 easy steps!

Via @HealthZA, @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

#StopTB

REMINDER to join us at 10am (CAT) for consultations with TB affected community to make inputs to @GlobalFund CCM submission to the C19RM funding request.

Kindly complete the survey & review the info notes here: https://sanac.org.za/inviting-csos-to-a-consultation-for-inputs-to-global-fund-ccm-submission-to-c19rm-rff/

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocOCtpjIoH9Sl7Jrf-AzNGVyJwMzY5tCC?fbclid=IwAR0n83A3dKE0fgYicKRaTKXZlVlM4EHC4u0Q9CxZSAmxwJl-SHhRCaVOn3I

#HIVVaccineAwarenessDay, 18 May – recognizes the volunteers, health professionals & scientists working to find a safe, effective and accessible #HIV vaccine. Along with treatment and prevention strategies, a vaccine would help achieve the goal of ending the HIV epidemic #HVAD2021

How do we create an enabling environment for locally developed and manufactured vaccines? Join this SAHTAC webinar to find out.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2SFhbfb

Ehlanzeni #MensParliament is taking place at the @EhlanzeniM Council Chambers on Friday, 21 May where the men of the district in Mpumalanga will account to the resolutions of the previous sitting and take forward plans of action in responding to issues affecting the community.

(6/6) #HVAD2021 💉#EyesOnTheTarget 🎯

(5/6) "We must invest in a better future." - @Dr_Aqsa_Shaikh

#HVAD2021

(4/6) While recording our podcast, our speakers shared some of their messages (and hopes) for #HVAD2021 .

Here's what Shruta Rawat, Research Manager at @HumsafarTrust, one of India's oldest, & largest, LGBTQ+ organizations had to say ⬇️

(1/6) Today is #HVAD2021💉!

We collaborated with @cns_health to bring together a podcast to discuss the past, present & future of #HIV #research in the current #COVID19 context, & its implications on scientific & clinical practice, & community participation.

#EyesOnTheTarget

Makhadzi Marie Ravele, a leader in the @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL Traditional Leaders sector has just been vaccinated as part of Phase 2 targeting over 60 year olds. She was vaccinated this morning in Limpopo in Vhembe District at Donald Fraser Hospital #CovidVaccine #VacciNation

Celebrating #HVAD2021 today. Webinar with @IAVI, @CsfSanac @apha_sa @DTHF_SA HIV vaccine development is hard. Must keep pushing!

We remember those we recently lost to hate: Nathaniel ‘Spokgoane’ Mbele, who was murdered in Vanderbijlpark on 2 April. https://bit.ly/2SPWoWo

Sign the petition against LGBTIQ+ hate: http://chng.it/HLGgF69Wk8

#JusticeforQueerSA
#JusticeforLGBTIQSA
#InMemoriam
#Weremember