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Did you know serious diseases like HIV and cervical cancer can go undetected in the body for years? According to WHO, in 2022 alone, 660,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 350,000 women lost their lives. With 38 million people living with HIV globally, early diagnosis isn’t just important—it’s life-saving. At SCIDaR, we’re making a difference. Through ASPIRE, HPV vaccination advocacy, and routine immunization, we’re driving safer healthcare for all. This #WorldPatientSafetyDay2024, let’s get it right. Act fast, diagnose early, and save lives. #WPSD2024 #PatientSafety #ASPIRE #PreventionMatters

As yet there is still no known vaccine for HIV and AIDS that can be used to stem the flow of this deadly infection. To raise awareness of the continued need for a vaccine, may 18 is the day set aside every year that is known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, or World Aids Day. Along with raising awareness of the need for a vaccine, it also celebrates those that work towards this goal.  Visit our journal website for more updates: https://lnkd.in/dR9gSmX5 (Source: Internet) #HIVAIDS #vaccination #awarenessmonth #HIVvaccineawarenessmonth #worldAIDSday

In this cohort of pregnant people living with HIV, receipt of recommended vaccinations was low. Identifying and addressing barriers to vaccination receipt is needed for pregnant people with HIV. https://ja.ma/3Qnzvo3

🌍 Today, on World AIDS Vaccination Day, let’s come together to shed light on the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS and the transformative potential of vaccination. From empowering prevention methods to the global impact of a vaccine, here are some quick facts to ignite action and hope! 💉🔬 Join us in raising awareness and advocating for a future where HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past. Together, we can make a difference! #WorldAIDSVaccinationDay #HIVAwareness #VaccinesSaveLives #EndAIDS #GlobalHealth #PreventionMatters #AIDSAwareness #HealthEquity #ResearchForChange #CommunitySupport #HumancareWorldWide

July is HIV Stigma and Hepatitis Awareness month! HIV can affect anyone regardless of their sexual orientation, race, gender, or age, and this month, we would like to highlight de-stigmatizing people living with this disease. The CDC has created a resource for re-educating ourselves on the correct language to use, and tools to overcome the stigma many living with HIV face every day: https://lnkd.in/gpK5qXC Additionally, this month is hepatitis awareness month, amplifying the voices of people living with hepatitis demanding testing, treatment, vaccinations, and the end of stigma. The World Hepatitis Alliance has created a resource with a list of one-minute long actions to take to help bring awareness to this disease: https://lnkd.in/gaP3_Zc8 #osp

Kenya's population of women aged 15 years and above faces a significant risk of developing cervical cancer. Each year, 5,236 women are diagnosed with the disease, and 3,211 die from it. As the second most common cancer among women in Kenya, cervical cancer remains a major health concern. While opportunities for detection and treatment of this HPV-linked cancer are increasing, efforts to expand vaccination, which can prevent many cases, remain insufficient. Strengthening HPV vaccination programs is crucial to reducing cervical cancer incidence and mortality in Kenya. CMMB Kenya, in partnership with the ministry of health and the ministry of education, conducted awareness campaigns on HPV vaccination through Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in schools, radio stations, and religious institutions. Vaccination outreaches conducted in schools target girls aged between 10 and 14 years. #HPVvaccination #healthierlivesworldwide

🔊 Latest news!   💉HIV vaccine may require a strong response from CD8+ T cells The new findings by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) could help preventive and therapeutic HIV vaccine design and development, and HIV immunotherapy approaches. Click on the link in the comments to read more 👇   #HIV #vaccinedevelopment #drugtargets  

On #WorldAidsVaccineAwarenessDay, let's highlight the importance of tailored vaccines for those living with HIV. Stay informed and protected with essential vaccines like influenza, pneumococcal, HBV, Tdap, and more. Click on the following link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/decK4J2R .. . #clirnet #onlyfordoctors #aidsvaccine #awareness

As the CITF mandate comes to an end on March 31, 2024, this is our final issue of Spotlight on CITF-funded Research. In it, we discuss results from several CITF-funded studies including one published in Scientific Reports, which found that the ICD-10 diagnostic code U07.1 identified most lab-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections in hospital-admitted patients but missed a significant number of cases among those who had been discharged. We discuss a study, published as a pre-print and not yet peer-reviewed, which found that individuals living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy mount strong T cell responses to COVID-19 vaccines. You can also read a report from the CANCOVID-Preg project which shows that maternal and infant outcomes improved with the rise of less severe SARS-CoV-2 strains and the availability of multiple COVID-19 vaccine doses. While the CITF is wrapping up its operations, take note that the CITF Databank will continue to be available to researchers interested in accessing SARS-CoV-2 data, free of cost, for their own research. More: https://ow.ly/UX2H50R4EWi #CITFDatabank

As Chloé Villaret says in her latest article, PREVENTION IS SEXY. The best way to ensure good health is by advocating for safe preventative practices. Read this very informative article to know more about it and how you can too help others and have an impact for better women health !