EngenderHealth’s Post

As a public health specialist, I am deeply concerned about the prevalence of HIV among our youth, both globally and in #Nigeria. It’s crucial that we intensify our efforts to promote HIV awareness and the importance of knowing one’s status. Early detection and prevention are key to reducing the impact of #HIV. 💡 One of the most effective tools we have is PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). This preventive medication is a game-changer in our fight against #HIV, offering protection to those at risk. However, its success hinges on awareness and accessibility. We must ensure that our youth are educated about and have access to PrEP. Let’s commit to creating a world where every young person is informed, tested, and protected. Share this message to spread awareness and empower our youth with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe. Join the conversation and be part of the solution. Let’s work together to end #HIV. #HIVPrevention #YouthHealth #KnowYourStatus #PrEP #PublicHealth #UNICEF #WHO #USAID #UKAID #IAS #EndHIV #GlobalHealth #HIVAwareness

To improve #care and #outcomes, it is vital to capture input from people working on the frontlines of #HIVCare. Covering key topics like barriers to care, PrEP uptake, and combating emerging epidemics, your input will directly influence national advocacy, education, and training efforts. Complete the @HealthHIV State of HIV Care™ survey and ensure your voice and your experience are captured. #HIV #PrEP #Advocacy #Survey #Prevention #Treatment

It’s a sad fact that after more than 35 years as a practicing HIV clinician in the UK, I still see people with HIV who only feel comfortable disclosing their status in the clinic and continue to hear stories of discrimination such as people who are made to use separate cutlery at family gatherings. HIV stigma - both internalised and externally experienced - remains a problem worldwide. A recent global survey of 30,000 people living with HIV from GNP+ paints a bleak picture of how internalised stigma manifests itself – 71% find it difficult to tell people; 68% hide their status from others; 38% feel ashamed and 23% say it makes them feel dirty. This is then compounded by peoples’ daily experiences - like being harassed on the street, aware of gossip and even experiencing discrimination within what should be a safe space for everyone, the healthcare setting. In order to #EndTheEpidemic, we must continue to fight for a future free from stigma. That’s why I was proud to represent ViiV Healthcare and join forces with @florenceriakoanam from @TheGlobalNetworkofPeopleLiving With HIV and @cnninternationalcommercial to discuss both the challenges stigma presents and how we can continue to work together to dismantle it. #WeWontStop

#DCProviders: Join #EBTI, led by HealthHIV, on 9/17 for a webinar that will provide critical strategies for screening, diagnosing, and linking people experiencing #homelessness to appropriate HIV care. Register here: tinyurl.com/3mbf9ekm #HIV #HIVCare #HealthEquity

#WeWontStop until we end HIV. In order to achieve this goal, we need to keep on innovating to ensure that people living with and affected by #HIV have options that suit their individual needs. Find out more about our commitment to innovation here: https://lnkd.in/dpegAsVJ #EndingHIV

Let's advocate for data-driven policies and initiatives that prioritize health equity for all. In our collective pursuit of health equity, data has emerged as a powerful tool for identifying and addressing disparities in HIV prevalence and access to care. By analyzing demographic data alongside socio-economic indicators, we can uncover underlying factors contributing to disparities in HIV outcomes. With this knowledge, we can develop community-driven interventions that prioritize the needs of marginalized populations and promote equitable access to prevention, testing, and treatment services. Share your thoughts on how we can leverage data to advance health equity in the fight against HIV! #hivprevention #communityhealth #publichealth #healthcare #dataanalytics #equityinhealthcare #hiv #EndHIVEpidemic

💙💛Stand together, break barriers. On National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, let's raise awareness, foster support, and empower Native communities in the fight against HIV/AIDS. “It’s all relative, Our experience makes a difference” #nnhaad2024 #nnhaad #endhivaids #awareness #healthawareness #hiv #aids #aidsawareness

Discover the #TransformativeImpact of a youth-focused #edutainment campaign! In 2019-2020, the ten episodes of MTV Shuga´s "Down South 2" (#DS2) made significant strides in #HIVprevention. A web survey examined DS2 exposure and its influence on positive outcomes—boosted awareness of #HIV status, enhanced knowledge, and increased adoption of HIV self-testing (#HIVST) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (#PrEP). This research highlights the campaign's strategic power, showcasing its ability to shape behavior and yield create. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/ekXM9-Td #meaningfulHealthImpacts #YouthHIVPrevention #HealthAwareness #TransformativeCampaigns #HIVSTandPrEP 

What types of training would help strengthen the services you or your organization provide? Let us know by taking the HealthHIV State of HIV Care™ Sixth Annual National Survey by Monday, July 8. We encourage all #HIV care providers to take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/e-QvDz4Y

Today is a day where I always like to acknowledge and recognise everyone who has ever been involved in the advancement of #HIV Treatment. Today is a call that comes every 6 months, to confirm my undetectable status. Celebrating my undetectable status is an incredible moment and reminds me of my resilience and the lifesaving treatment we have for free on the NHS. "Undetectable equals untransmissible" U=U is a positive reality for the HIV community. #HIVAwareness #UequalsU #Undetectable #HIVPrevention #HIVTesting #HIVTreatment