Here’s the Chest X-Ray of Big Pharma’s CEO What’s the diagnosis?

Know your strains: What’s the difference between #mpox clade 1 and 2? And why has WHO and Africa CDC declared mpox a public health emergency? Find out from our @bhekisisa_MG one-stop resource page. bhekisisa.org/health-news-so…

MPOX: Very simple. Tecovirimat (treatment) may not work well for clade I (niaid.nih.gov/news-events/an…) but Jynneos (former smallpox) vaccine works well & can stem the Africa epidemic; need global vaccine equity in Africa for mpox

Dismayed that rilpivirine won’t be “commercialised” in LMICs - how long till we will see this for young people living with HIV - see “the Zambian Declaration” from young people in the South.

Linda-Gail Bekker APHA is glad to take this up and see where we can get to ensure young PLWHIV receive care. The presentation at AIDS2024 by Millicent Atujuna on the experiences and acceptability of long-acting Injectable ART among adolescents says we must follow the Science and demand Access .

Dricus du Plessis walks out with Siya Kolisi and Eben etsebeth to the national anthem 🇿🇦 Dricus Du Plessis (South Africa) vs Israel Adesanya (Nigeria) #dricusduplessis

🇿🇦 A massive congratulations to the @springboks and Dricus Du Plessis on their incredible wins in Perth! 🏆 Your victories are a testament that "Hulle Weet Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie". We’re so proud of you! #TeamSA

A step towards a nasal universal flu vaccine journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10.11… justsaysinmice JVirology Editors

The most perfect tribute to William Smith. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you Donovan Goliath

An #NIH-funded study sheds light on differences in #longCOVID symptoms in youth, finding adolescents most likely to experience low energy and tiredness while younger children were most likely to report headache. go.nih.gov/IS5XL8N

Looking forward! Lima here we come…..

Retrospective review of a very challenging clinical entity, candida prosthetic joint infections, now in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention assoc with lower rates of cure c/w 1- or 2-stage exchange. doi.org/10.1093/cid/ci…

Presenter Roland Pease from speaks to Linda-Gail Bekker about an injectable PrEP that gives 100% protection against HIV infection. Listen to the first 9:15 min of the podcast to hear her share her excitement. Here is the link: bbc.in/3yLhiLP #BBCRADIO #Scienceinaction

"This is more than just a virus that infects people. It’s a stigmatizing condition―a societal issue". Read TheBodyPro's interview with Linda-Gail Bekker where she discusses the broader impact of #HIV and the need for comprehensive care ⬇️ thebodypro.com/article/choice…

We scored a big win when J&J dropped their patent on #TB medicine after the CompComSA initiated a probe. 20 years ago, a similar case helped drive down #antiretroviral prices, write Fatima Hassan @[email protected] and Leena Menghaney. Health Justice Initiative - HJI MSF International Health Justice Initiative - HJI spotlightnsp.co.za/2024/08/30/com…

great news (at last)! Japan approves PrEP japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/2…

WE SALUTE YOU | Do you know these striking women in health making an impactful and empowering change in SA? tinyurl.com/ydsp9rzv  Join our mailing list: tinyurl.com/5df4xrmm Biénne Huisman

An HIV prevention drug that is 100% effective: this is a game-changer! Now to ensure lives over profit. Pleased to see The Lancet back UNAIDS Global' call for Gilead Sciences to make lenacapavir available rapidly & affordably to all who need in low- & middle-income countries.

Thought you'd missed the chance to enter for Stephen Lawn TB-HIV Research Leadership Prize 2024? We've extended the deadline! Now accepting nominations until 15th September! tinyurl.com/3r8cfnv9 LSHTM TB Centre The Union Desmond Tutu Health Foundation The Lancet

Says Linda-Gail Bekker "Offering young women sexual health services outside clinics will give them more choice and privacy, but getting their views is as important. It's really valuable to get feedback and buy-in before going to scale." bit.ly/4dMLzcq