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International NGO - HQ Kenya
Joined January 2011
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Since 2010, the number of children acquiring HIV has dropped by 62% — the lowest since the 1980s. But 120,000 children still acquired HIV in 2024. And with funding cuts dismantling the prevention programmes that made this progress possible, we cannot afford to slow down now.
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👏🏾👏🏾 Congratulations to 🇧🇸! The Bahamas are showing that eliminating mother-to-child transmission HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is possible. This achievement reflects political will for steady investment in primary health care and the dedication of health teams and people living with and most affected by HIV. When women can test early in pregnancy, start treatment without delay and stay in care, every child has a better chance of being born free of HIV. Today, no child should be born with HIV. #EMTCT #EndAIDS @DirOPSPAHO 🔗 unaids.org/en/resources/pres…
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Ending AIDS by 2030 would require an annual share of 0.2% of the current global health spending. ​ That is only $2 out of every $1000 spent on health worldwide.​ Learn more #GlobalAIDSStrategy2031:​ unaids.org/en/2026-2031-glob…
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📈HIV infections in PNG doubled since 2010 🚨 Only 1/4 of pregnant women living with HIV access treatment The government declared HIV a national crisis in 2025, and today, $13.5M of emergency funding is allocated to expand services for those most in need. unaids.org/en/resources/pres…
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We cannot end AIDS without ending stigma and discrimination and upholding human rights and gender equality in the HIV response.​ The 10-10-10 targets aim to make this a reality.​ #GlobalAIDSStrategy2031 ​ unaids.org/en/2026-2031-glob…
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Each year, an estimated 600,000 people with TB in the African Region go undiagnosed or untreated. Yet, TB is preventable and curable. @WHOAFRO’s Dr Jean-Louis Abena explains why early detection is critical 👇🏿
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The expansion of #Lenacapavir to twelve more #African nations. @aidspan #HIV #AIDS
The expansion of Lenacapavir to twelve more African nations extends a quiet revolution to millions of adolescent girls and young women who can now protect themselves without a pill bottle betraying their secret. A twice-yearly injection restores bodily autonomy, where daily oral PrEP invites interrogation or violence at home. If clinics offer fast, stigma-free appointments, this innovation will not only prevent infection but fundamentally shift power in young women's relationships across the continent. theglobalfund.org/en/updates…
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PEP can be an important step after potential HIV exposure. Managing side effects is not just about comfort. It can help you stay consistent with treatment and complete the full course. #HIVAwareness Read more here: tinyurl.com/596r3zny
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🇸🇳 Au Sénégal, le projet EnPrise 3 a renforcé la prise en charge du VIH pédiatrique dans 9 régions et maintenu 1 862 enfants dans les soins. Pôles régionaux de référence créés, soignants formés, meilleur accès aux soins, découvrez le résumé d’évaluation 👉 linitiative.expertisefrance.…
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On this #WorldHealthDay, more than 40 years into the HIV pandemic, while there is still no vaccine and no cure, we celebrate the power of science to save and improve lives. Inequality, however, still determines who gets infected, who gets treated, and who dies. Let’s #StandWithScience — and for equity, access, and the right to health for all.
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The 2026–2031 global AIDS strategy shows the need for equitable access to HIV prevention innovations. African countries, have limited local manufacturing. Achieving and sustaining epidemic control will depend on strengthening regional production, research, and health systems.
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Pooled testing can transform TB diagnosis. By combining samples into a single test, countries can cut costs and test more people using the same resources, helping reach the millions still missed each year. Find out more: unitaid.org/news-blog/tb-dia…
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Meet Dr. Aster Shweaamare, ART Coordinator in Ethiopia, helping lead HIV care for over 7,000 people. She witnessed the HIV epidemic in Ethiopia at its most devastating – and the remarkable progress since. Today, at least 96% of babies born to mothers living with HIV are HIV-free. #WHWWeek theglobalfund.org/en/stories…
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Ending HIV requires integrated, people-centered care. We connect HIV services with care for coinfections and related health needs to strengthen health systems and improve access to continuous, comprehensive care. Learn more: unitaid.org/uploads/Unitaid-…
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🚨 121 million unintended pregnancies happen each year throughout the world. Many of them, despite a woman’s best efforts. See how @‌UNFPA is working to ensure women can plan their families and their futures: unf.pa/fp
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No prevention, no end of AIDS – reversing HIV is possible only if the global community scales up equitable access to HIV prevention. Discussions to be held in the #HIV Prevention 2030 Access Framework launch. 15.00- 16:15 CET 31 March 2026 Register 👇zoom.us/meeting/register/yQM…
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By embedding innovation within country systems and working alongside governments, communities and partners, SCALE-IT is testing how locally-led, community-centered models can accelerate equitable access to long acting HIV prevention like lenacapavir. ⤵️ unitaid.org/project/decentra…
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In Mali, Mariata brings health care to women who cannot reach a health facility. Visiting homes, she delivers treatment, monitors patients’ viral load & provides antenatal care. By extending services beyond health centers, she ensures women get the care they need. @sidaction stories.theglobalfund.org/2c…
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The @GlobalFund has approved emergency funding to support urgent TB diagnosis and treatment for internally displaced persons & host communities in Sudan. “We are prioritizing continuity of care and community-centered services to prevent further transmission & protect the most vulnerable.” Mark Edington, Head of Grant Management. @UNDP theglobalfund.org/en/news/20…
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