'Congenital syphilis is a tragedy and absolutely preventable' - Admiral Rachel Levine

Tune in tomorrow at 1 PM for the Fogarty at NIH Barmes Global Health Lecture:

Dr. John Nkengasong will reflect on the 'Global HIV/AIDS Response: Then, Now, Future.' #SustainAndAccelerate

📍NIH campus & online:

go.nih.gov/Barmes2024

🚨New CDC STD #DoxyPEP guidelines were just released. This is much needed info on how & when to prescribe DoxyPEP. But questions on who will benefit most from DoxyPEP & how to implement this strategy broadly to ensure equitable access remain. Watch for our advocates guide!

Thrilled to announce that l was selected to be part of the AVAC Navigator Program.
Super excited for this great opportunity and yet new journey.!

GNP+ UNICEF HIV & AIDS Y+ Global UNAIDS Uganda IAS - the International AIDS Society Uganda AIDS Commission GILO YOUNG POSITIVES FOUNDATION

Excited to share that I've been selected for the 2024 3rd class of Advocacy Navigator class! Ready to amplify youth voices in the fight against HIV. #Zvandiri #AVAC #UReportZim #Avert #ViiVHealthCare #Unaids #UnicefZim #GNP + #IAS #frontlineaids #AdvocacyNavigator #HIVAdvocacy

JUST IN! ✨ We are thrilled to announce our 3rd class of Advocacy Navigators! These 12 emerging leaders will be paired with 6 mentors from our Advocacy Fellows programs to take their next steps in #HIV prevention advocacy. Check out the newest Navigators! avac.org/blog/announcin…

JUST IN: 🚨 Coalition statement on #PandemicAccord proceedings. Spoiler alert -- we are deeply concerned. Looking to leaders for ambition, commitment, and solidarity as negotiations continue. #WHA77

Read here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1BB…

This behavior is unacceptable. After these (latest) disrespectful and undignified attacks on my friend Dr. Tony Fauci, I will not be silent.

I saw Tony tonight after his Congressional testimony at an event with other doctors and scientists.

Many of us have worked with him over

Join us in celebrating Ntando Yola, our community engagement lead Desmond Tutu Health Foundation on his recent HPTN Community Working Group (CWG) chair appointment!

Ntando's dedication to HIV research and community advocacy continues to inspire us all.

Source: HPTN Newsletter, May 2024

Amazing National Coalition of STD Directors Engage plenary with 30+ years of former CDC STD leadership. Lack of funding and political will at the highest levels for sexual health common themes. Opportunities for synergy in technology and implementation.

Since the #AHA was enacted last year, violence and human rights abuses against LGBTQ+ Ugandans have continued to increase. Read more in #RepealAHA23 report and fight to ensure the freedom and safety of all Queer people across the globe this #PrideMonth . drive.google.com/file/d/1apa3HS…

We couldn't have said it better, Jerome Kim. 🎯 Dr. Jerome Kim shares what our priorities should be in ensuring vaccine access and equity across the globe.'

'Our approach to access and equity has to be intentional and not incidental.'

We couldn't have said it better, Jerome Kim. 🎯 Dr. Jerome Kim shares what our priorities should be in ensuring vaccine access and equity.

'Our approach to access and equity has to be intentional and not incidental.'

.Els Torreele of æqua builds on why partnership with innovative lifesaving technologies are needed throughout the R&D process: “We need access to and partnership in technology not just at the very end, but from the very beginning, as co-creators”

.Els Torreele of æqua shares that, 'it is possible to create a win-win situation'. Where pharmaceutical companies can meet their financial interests and health needs of the most impacted can be addressed through medical innovation.

Othoman of ITPC Global continues to discuss the #mpox vaccine disparities during the 2022 global outbreak, where countries in Africa were facing the highest number of deaths. This topic is relevant as DRC faces a more deadly strain (via Liz Highleyman). poz.com/article/cdc-ur…

Othoman Mellouk of ITPC Global shares how global vaccine disparities played a role throughout the #COVID19 pandemic. The green representing the highest numbers of first-dose vaccinations (HICs) and the red representing the lowest numbers of first-dose vaccinations (LMICs).

.Jerome Kim breaks down how International Vaccine Institute (IVI) operates with a fundamental commitment to in-country investigators and partners, so they can secure and retain funding themselves for vaccine research and development.

.Jerome Kim shares how International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is turning the table to listen to all voices, especially those most in need of vaccine access. “In the beginning, we were only hearing one voice — from those who had the access.”

Dr. Jerome Kim, Jerome Kim breaks down the work of International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and their role in vaccine development. Learn more about IVI here 💉 ivi.int