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Rise in STDs: Syphilis Cases Reach Crisis Levels, Urgent Action Needed! #publichealthcrisis #riseinSTDs #safesex #sexuallytransmitteddiseases #STDtesting #STDs #syphiliscases #syphilisrates #syphilissymptoms #syphilistreatment

Rise in STDs: Syphilis Cases Reach Crisis Levels, Urgent Action Needed! #publichealthcrisis #riseinSTDs #safesex #sexuallytransmitteddiseases #STDtesting #STDs #syphiliscases #syphilisrates #syphilissymptoms #syphilistreatment

🌟 Breaking the Silence: Eradicating TB Stigma 🌟 In the heart of the APY Lands, I've had the privilege to witness the resilience of individuals battling tuberculosis (TB). Over the past two years, I've been fortunate to embark on six visits to this community. It's a journey of trust-building, community engagement, and education efforts. Every interaction reinforces the urgency of our mission and the depth of the impact stigma has on individuals and communities. Recently, I had the honour of witnessing a significant milestone – a patient completing their TB treatment. The joy and pride radiating from this individual were palpable, a testament to their courage and determination in the face of adversity. Seeing this photo with the incredible NHC nurse Kim Nicolson, I couldn't help but reflect on the journey it took to reach this moment. This picture captures more than just a patient and a nurse (taken with permission to share). It symbolises hope, resilience, and the power of community support. This patient is not just a survivor; they're a beacon of hope and an advocate for TB awareness in their community. Yet, despite such victories, the battle against TB stigma persists. It's a silent adversary that thrives on fear and misinformation. But with each conversation, each educational session, we chip away at its foundation, replacing stigma with empathy and understanding. As we celebrate this milestone, let it serve as a reminder of the importance of our collective efforts. Together, we can stamp out TB stigma and ensure that every individual receives the support and respect they deserve. Join me in raising awareness, fostering compassion, and championing the rights of those affected by TB. Together, we can create a world free from the shackles of stigma. #EndTBStigma #CommunitySupport #PublicHealth #TBAdvocacy

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The Rome 5 Initiative, a cross-sectoral collaboration, aims to advance HIV and TB services for children. The program focuses on resolving operational bottlenecks to bolster healthcare services for children impacted by both diseases. Find out more about how private sector engagements like the Rome 5 Initiative could be leveraged in the ongoing fight against TB: https://lnkd.in/gXBfNSX4 #childrenshealth #operationalbottlenecks #childhoodTB

This recent disturbing trend is fueled in part by the adoption of HIV PreP, Doxy Prep and Morning after pill; policies that do not promote safe sex practices and may encourage risky sexual behaviors, unplanned pregnancies, increased medication and antibiotic resistance as well as STI infections with no cure such as HPV and HSV which by direct extension leads to increased incidence of HPV related cancers. We need to go back to the Public/ Preventive Health policies that worked so well during the HIV epidemic and promote safe sex practices including abstinence and barrier methods as well as HPV vaccination.

Reauthorizing #PEPFAR is essential to preventing death, orphanhood, and abuse of children. Thanks Lucie Cluver for this great article in the The Lancet showing these #results! https://lnkd.in/drp4T_PT

Ending #AIDS as a public health threat and achieving #UniversalHealthCoverage by 2030 hinges on strong #PrimaryHealthCare that ensures access to high-quality, tailored, and #peoplecentered services and products.                                                                                                                 We are delighted to announce a new three-year grant from @Astellas Global Health Foundation to accelerate roll-out of an integrated community health program and digital tools in #Kenya increasing access to HIV and TB services as part of strengthened PHC.        Read more about the award here: https://lnkd.in/gHx2S7MB

Our shared commitment to #EndAIDS by 2030 is stronger than ever. With 25M lives saved, 5.5M infants HIV-free, and cities witnessing a decade-long surge in life expectancy @PEPFAR's impact is a promise to future generations. Learn more. https://ow.ly/3iSC50QVGTl

PEPFAR: President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief- one of the most impactful global health programs ever created. Being cut. Helps the standing of the U.S. in the world (U.S. spending a lot on weapons/war lately but global health profoundly helps people)- really hoping these funding cuts to PEPFAR can be reversed. Bipartisan initiative (started under GW Bush) and has provided life-saving and life-sustaining antiretrovirals for children and adults with HIV everywhere; also supports other clinical programs non-related to HIV through bolstering infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/gdBsVMca