David Chipanta

PhD, MPA/ID. Health, Development, economics, disabilities, HIV, poverty, inequality, social protection, Posts, re/tweets, likes are personal.

[Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya @BuyoyaJonah]

South Africa has rolled out Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention jab, to 300 public facilities in high‑risk communities. Pres. Ramaphosa calls it “hope” toward an AIDS‑free generation.

[UNAIDS Malawi @UNAIDSMalawi]

Today, @UNAIDSMalawi Rep @ChipantaD met Minister of Finance Hon Mwanamvekha MP. The Minister said Malawi will strongly join the June 2026 High Level Political Meeting in New York and progressively increase domestic financing of the AIDS response, with solidarity from partners.

[David Chipanta @ChipantaD]

Nice to log in a few kilometres in Lilongwe, 🇲🇼, today.

[Kalusha Bwalya @KalushaPBwalya]

Run done and dusted 🏃🏿11km. #healthy body #healthy mind #tonta

[David Chipanta @ChipantaD]

Nice stepping it up in #Lilongwe.

[David Chipanta @ChipantaD]

Nice stepping it up in #Lilongwe.

[UNAIDS Malawi @UNAIDSMalawi]

Was true @MalawiGovt leadership on HIV with Health and Sanitation Dr Dan Namarika and Foreign Affairs Mr Chauncey Simwaka gracing the Consultation, along with CSO and UN engagement.

[UNAIDS Malawi @UNAIDSMalawi]

Today, @UNAIDSMalawi Rep ChipantaD met with Hon. Baloyi Madalitso MP, Minister of Health & Sanitation, to strengthen preparations for Malawi’s engagement at the 2026 UN High-Level Meeting on HIV in New York. Leadership,and action are key to ending AIDS. #EndAIDS #HLM2026 #Malawi

[Michel Sidibé @MichelSidibe]

#Africa has lost a giant. Festus Gontebanye Mogae was not only a remarkable statesman, but also a fearless champion for children born free of HIV and for the dignity of African lives.

I had the privilege to stand beside him during defining moments for our continent, including the early preparations leading to PEPFAR. His voice carried wisdom, courage, and moral clarity in service of both #Botswana and #Africa.

His legacy will live on in every child protected, every life saved, and every African who still believes in principled leadership.

Rest in peace, Mr President.

[Hakainde Hichilema @HHichilema]

We are deeply saddened by the passing of President, H.E. Festus Mogae, the third President of Botswana.
He leaves a legacy of democratic governance, and advocacy against HIV/AIDS across Africa.
Heartfelt condolences to President @duma_boko and the people of Botswana.

[UNAIDS Malawi @UNAIDSMalawi]

Today, @UNAIDSMalawi Rep @ChipantaD met with Hon Dr George Chaponda MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and team, to discuss Malawi’s engagement in the June 2026 High Level Meeting on HIV in New York.
The Minister reiterated Malawi’s commitment to a strong HLM, and follow-through.

[David Chipanta @ChipantaD]

@FMwenge We also find that more people living with HIV are vulnerable to multidimensional poverty, are poorer or severely poorer than people without HIV.

We analysed data from ESwatini 🇸🇿 Lesotho 🇱🇸 Malawi 🇲🇼 Mozambique Tanzania 🇹🇿 Uganda 🇺🇬 and Zimbabwe 🇿🇼.

https://t.co/4Ps8ELW35T

[Felix @FMwenge]

More than 460 million Africans live in extreme poverty, accounting for 55% of global poverty. Here, government policies MUST be pro poor. Every government must work to lift these millions out of poverty. Anything else would be considered too fancy #nodignityinpoverty

[Sydosis @sydosis]

Shoprite (Selected) has you covered with our crunchy & tasty Diamond Touch Cashew Nuts packaged under the Padkos brand marked by our logo.

Go grab some for the week.

[UNAIDS Malawi @UNAIDSMalawi]

Today, @UNAIDSMalawi Rep @ChipantaD met with Mr Chauncey Simwaka PS Ministry of Foreign Affairs and team.
They discussed Malawi 🇲🇼 engagement in the June 2026 High Level Political Meeting on HIV, TB, Malaria processes.
Keeping Commitment to end AIDS, TB, Malaria. @anneshongwe

[UNAIDS Malawi @UNAIDSMalawi]

Later, today, @unaidsMalawi Rep @ChipantaD met with Secretary for Health MoH Govt of malawi Dr. Dan Namarika.

They shared engagement points leading to the High Level Political Meeting on HIV, TB and Malaria.

Political commitment key to protect the gains 2026 to 2031.

[UNAIDS Malawi @UNAIDSMalawi]

@ChipantaD Last week, invited by @UNMalawi RC @beckyadda @UNAIDSMalawi, briefed High Commissioners, Ambassadors and Mission Heads in Malawi on @unaids transition priorities, Global AIDS Strategy, High Level Meeting on HIV, TB & Malaria.
@AmbLuXu Chinese Ambassador to 🇲🇼 hosted the meeting

[Dr Henry Mumbi @HenryMumbiMumbi]

Happy birthday 🎂🎈to me. Thank God for the gift of life.

[David Chipanta @ChipantaD]

@alex_gomachab Congratulations, Alex! Well done 👍

[J-PAL @JPAL]

Financial hardship can derail African university students before they even begin!

New study in Zambia 🇿🇲 by J-PAL affiliate Natalie Bau, and co-authors Corinne Low, Simona Simona & Bryce Steinberg—supported by the J-PAL Gender & Economic Agency Initiative—finds:

🍽️ Students face food insecurity on par with people in extreme poverty
🏙️ Rural students hit hardest by high urban costs of living
🏠 Providing on-campus housing allocation reduces financial stress & improves academic outcomes
💡 Financially supporting university students can advance both equity AND efficiency

🔗 https://t.co/3n7iMC3NRF