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Linda-Gail Bekker

@LindaGailBekker

Linda-Gail Bekker, doctor, mother, lover of people: director, DTHC; CEO, DTHF; Past President of the International AIDS Society:@iasociety.

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linkhttp://www.desmondtutuhivcentre.org.za calendar_today14-07-2011 11:54:29

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Celebrating the extraordinary person centred care at Newlands Clinic, Zim Margie Pascoe. Despite so many challenges, compassion and care prevail. Nyaradzo Mgodi

Celebrating the extraordinary person centred care at Newlands Clinic, Zim #Dr Margie Pascoe. Despite so many challenges, compassion and care prevail. #interest2024 ⁦@NyaradzoMgodi⁩
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Dr Melissa Wallace giving an oral presentation about her abstract at @interestconference 🎉.

The abstracts looks at digital dating of sexual relationships among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in South Africa and implications for PrEP.

Dr Melissa Wallace giving an oral presentation about her abstract at @interestconference 🎉. The abstracts looks at digital dating of sexual relationships among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in South Africa and implications for PrEP. #desmondtutuhealthfoundation
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Digital gamification of sexual opportunities among young people in Cape Town. Dr. MelissaWallace The good and the bad side of social media.

Digital gamification of sexual opportunities among young people in Cape Town. Dr. MelissaWallace The good and the bad side of social media. #hivprevention #interest2024 #DTHF_SA
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Digital gamification of sexual opportunities among young people in Cape Town. Dr. MelissaWallace The good and the bad side of social media.

Digital gamification of sexual opportunities among young people in Cape Town. Dr. MelissaWallace The good and the bad side of social media. #hivprevention #interest2024 #DTHF_SA
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The global goal is to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, but the HIV/AIDS response must continue.

Please join Winnie Byanyima Peter Sands and me for this very important discussion about sustaining the HIV/AIDS response beyond 2030.

📅 May 16, 2024
⏰️ 2:30 p.m.

The global goal is to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, but the HIV/AIDS response must continue. Please join @Winnie_Byanyima @PeterASands and me for this very important discussion about sustaining the HIV/AIDS response beyond 2030. 📅 May 16, 2024 ⏰️ 2:30 p.m.
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According to UNAIDS, in sub-Saharan Africa, men who have sex with men in countries where they are criminalized, are 5X more likely to have HIV than in countries that do not criminalize them.

Check out UNAIDS toolkit⬇️

new.express.adobe.com/webpage/pQunV4…

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Kerry Cullinan(@kerrycullinan11) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The is a populist Bill that discounts reality, gives the Health Minister huge power (remember ), outlaws current medical schemes & is likely unconstitutional.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-0…

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Anti-LGBTQ laws undermine public health.

We in the AIDS movement have been centring human rights in the health space.

We have refused to accept that you can deliver health services and succeed, without putting human rights at the centre.

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PEPFAR isn't just a lifeline—it's a cornerstone of U.S. soft power. By saving millions and bolstering health systems globally, it demonstrates the strength of American generosity and leadership, reshaping perceptions and forging lasting partnerships. 🌐 thehill.com/policy/interna…

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As a former BMGFer, I am saddened but not surprised by this news. Sending love to grantees + staff in a big moment of transition. I hope this means more bold + political spending from Melinda to advance women + girls' rights in her important next chapter gatesfoundation.org/ideas/media-ce…

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Linda-Gail Bekker(@LindaGailBekker) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One of the reasons for disengagement from 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 TAC

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