Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe

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[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

Follow us on our social media accounts for latest updates, advocacy & discussions on #HumanRights, #HIV & #COVID19 as they affect minorities, adolescent girls & young women & other vulnerable groups in Zimbabwe.

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

⚕️Today, we reflect on HIV cure science takeaways from the @iasociety - #AIDS2026 conference.
🔬@JessicaSalzwed1 of @HIVpxresearch shares insights.
📹 @HIVpxresearch

[Africa Clinical Research Network @acrnhealth]

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦

What does meaningful representation look like in clinical research across Africa?

Our latest blog examines why meeting recruitment targets alone does not guarantee representative evidence. It explores how recruitment, retention, and representation are closely connected—and how barriers such as travel, cost, caregiving responsibilities, language, and study design can influence who is able to participate and who remains visible throughout a trial.

Read the full article: https://t.co/3ar9p4AHFA

#ACRN #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials #ParticipantDiversity #ParticipantRetention #CommunityEngagement #Africa #HealthResearch

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

The IAS stands in firm support of Dr Anthony #Fauci and his five decades of evidence-based public health leadership. Following science through politically fraught pandemics and speaking truth to power is vital to global health.

Read our full letter: https://t.co/idZs92aKuT

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

On the sidelines of @iasociety #AIDS2026, the Society for AIDS in Africa (@Saafricango) announced that #Benin will host the ICASA conference in 2027.

[Africa Clinical Research Network @acrnhealth]

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐭𝐨-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐩

Clinical research shouldn't end with evidence generation. It should help shape the pathway from innovation to manufacturing and equitable access.

Our latest blog explores how stronger links across the health-product ecosystem can help close Africa's development-to-production gap.

Read more: https://t.co/TY61uZBRti

#ACRN #ClinicalResearch #GlobalHealth #LocalManufacturing #Africa

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

🧫Thanks to the support from @UNHumanRights & at the invitation of @UNESCO we are participating as OBSERVER at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea from 19-29 July 2026.

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

We are extremely excited by the promising studies in paediatric HIV treatment in Africa as presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2026).

@GabrielaCromho1 @HIVpxresearch @iasociety @acrnhealth @PangaeaZimbabwe

https://t.co/bknIP1Tq60

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

@healthtimeszim What was clause 11 about?

[Ministry of HealthZW @MoHCCZim]

@MoHCCZim Minister Hon. Dr Douglas Mombeshora, today, launched the first phase of the National Program for Long-Acting Injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Lenacapavir). In his address, he emphasized that Lenacapavir does not replace existing HIV prevention options; rather, it complements them. He also encouraged the public to rely on trained health professionals for accurate information. #HealthForAll @WHO_Zimbabwe @UNICEFZIMBABWE @ZNFPCOfficial @USEmbZim @InfoMinZW @UNFPA_Zimbabwe

[Paul Sixpence @PaulSixpence]

Zimbabwe launches twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir

📉 46 000 at high risk, key and vulnerable populations targeted countrywide.
📉 Over 300 000 people are currently on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Zimbabwe.

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

"#Lenacapavir: Everything you need to know about the new #HIV prevention drug"

via @NationAfrica, #IAS2025 #RethinkRebuildRise
https://t.co/YjCST3scnF

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

OPPORTUNITY!
Here's an opportunity for young people between the ages of 18 - 25 years with an interest in RESEARCH AND SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

APPLY here: https://t.co/E9awoXENEI

@ThruZim

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

⚠️Zimbabwe launches a game changing, new biomedical HIV prevention tool - the twice-yearly jab, Lenacapavir.

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

🎧 "Slashed by Trump, this cutting-edge #HIV vaccine has a new path" via @NPR https://t.co/w9VB2MsG5Z

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

DID YOU KNOW?

Due to large funding cuts towards HIV cure research by the US government, HIV research including bNAbs at risk.

In Zimbabwe, there are two promising HIV vaccine trials currently taking place, namely, C114 and the IMPAACT P115 trials.

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

💡 Learning that empowers community-led #HIV responses

#IASPlus connects people & orgs with trusted HIV #resources that turn knowledge into action.

👉 Join Pascal Caillette & thousands worldwide & discover how #IASPlus can strengthen your work:

https://t.co/MIhgn0K31Q

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

🐘🦁 We are deeply concerned by the yearly rise of human & wildlife fatalities emanating from human-wildlife conflict in 🇿🇼

🐆🐊 @Zimparks reports that climate change & competition for food sources are bringing people & wildlife into frequent contact.

https://t.co/UGHUNwq8f1

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

⚖️We welcome recent announcements by the Prosecutor General advising @NPAZim to oppose bail & custodial sentences only in exceptional circumstances in light of overcrowding in our prisons.

🧑‍⚖️This will aid access to justice & create humane conditions.

https://t.co/YVywF8EbQD

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

#MondayMotivation
We are back & ready to work!

Collaboratively working with all stakeholders & donors we look forward to delivering more life-changing & impactful projects to our clients this year.

Working together to promote rights, build resilience & healthy communities.

[Centre Stage Media Arts Foundation Zimbabwe @CentreCsma]

On this #InternationalHumanRightsDay, we recognise our frontline #humanrights advocacy work in promoting & protecting the rights of people living with HIV, people who use drugs, indigenous & sexual minorities.
🎨: @UNHumanRights