One of the reasons for disengagement from #HIVcare is an inability to regularly get back to and stand in clinic queues for ARV treatment. Offering people multimonth dispensations is an excellent and easy way to #keepPeopleInCare TAC

Today @MelindaGates announced her decision to resign from her role as Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to focus on the next chapter of her philanthropy. Her last day of work at the foundation will be June 7.

I truly admire Melinda, and the critical role she has

Good news for public health in Norway and Sweden!

Cigarettes will be phased out of several convenience stores - including 7-Eleven, Narvesan and Pressbyrån - run by Reitan group.

Cancerfonden

We’re proud to support Mental Health Foundation this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek – 13 to 19 May. Join in and help to create a world with good mental health for all. Find out more and get involved: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw #MomentsForMovement

These 8 issues certainly apply to the South African health system too and should be the focus of the new administration post our national elections on 29 May! Francois Venter equitableaccess_russrensburg

A recent trial from ICMR-NIRT showed that a higher dose of #Rifampicin 25 mg/kg was well tolerated & resulted in faster culture conversion. There is a need to review the dose of Rif used in #TB treatment globally. World Health Organization (WHO) TB Alliance ICMR Ministry of Health academic.oup.com/ofid/article/1…

(Some) ingredients for evidence informed priority setting (EIPS): sustained political will; clear mandate; inclusive governance structures appropriate to health financing context; regional networks for peer support; context appropriate methods; crucially, donor-funded global

Population burden of HIV viremia vs 95-95-95: Why thinking about underlying demographic structure is important when directing HIV interventions in populations with high ART coverage.

See our team's latest work on preprint.

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How have some exemplar countries made extraordinary progress in health outcomes?

Important new paper in PLOS Global Public Health looks at drivers of success

By Exemplars in Global Health

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Loving the ForeverWenaZA campaign......it is factual, frank, hits the mark and could be life saving- your life! Have you had a conversation with the chatbot yet? #chooseYOU !
#FASTPrEP Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

“In the next 2-3 years, Africa CDC will take over and play the role that the UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen is playing by procuring and supplying African countries with essential commodities with a preference for products made in Africa.” africacdc.org/news-item/open…

As custodians of Africa’s health security, Africa CDC commends Namibia for being certified as the first 'high burden' country to make substantial progress in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B. Well Done! More: ow.ly/hQRv50RyCNW
#PublicHealth

By 2030, Africa needs an additional 1.8 million health workers to achieve universal health coverage. The task ahead is immense, but so is our resilience. Today, the launch of the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter presents a beacon of hope for a healthier, stronger

Midwife-led care can prevent 60% of maternal and newborn deaths. This is especially important in low- and middle-income countries, where 95% of these deaths occur. Let's support midwives to save lives before, during, and after childbirth!
#DayOfTheMidwife

The #US is seeing a rise in #TBcases and with shrinking resources and funding, the situation is dire than ever. In the latest update #LongBeach has declared health emergency over #tuberculosis outbreak that killed 1 person. abc7.com/long-beach-dec…

#EndTB #YesWeCanEndTB Eyewitness News

Each year close to a million babies are born in SA . Over 80% are born with the assistance of skilled midwife . For more read yogan pillay recent paper in sa medical journal on the what needs to prioritised National Department of Health

Dr. Tamryn Frank from UWC School of Public Health explains how energy drinks are heavily marketed, with prices as low as R12. Initiatives like the HPL and FOPWL are stepping up to protect our kids' health.

We need to double down on international collaboration for solving global health challenges. Even more so when political tensions weaken battle against the biggest diseases. Wellcome is committed to doing our part. ft.com/content/108dc9… via @ft

We need global consensus on a definition for “ending #AIDS ” or just admit it is an aspirational goal and state we are actually working towards ending AIDS as a public health threat: a 90% reduction in #HIV incidence/ mortality by 2030, compared to the baseline year of 2010.

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