Ludfine Bunde

Global Health| Human Rights and Justice| Health Advocacy| Community Empowerment

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[NEPHAK @NEPHAKKENYA]

This is both timely and welcome. Recalling that Kenya is member of the Global Plan to #EndAIDS among children, https://t.co/jlTDttgb7o and @MOH_Kenya pulled the deadline closer to 2027, https://t.co/pAUtD2W2Aw and in the spirit of integrated people-centred health services, it would be prudent for @TrevorOmbija & @citizentvkenya to check with PS @MOHMedServices @fnoluga the progress around ETP and how #EWENE strategy integrates pediatric HIV. More importantly, does the deadline for eliminating new HIV pediatric infection still stand in 2027? @NASCOP @MoH_DRMH @UNITAID @WACIHealth @PATHtweets @MoH_KenyaNCDs @KenyaGovernors

[NEPHAK @NEPHAKKENYA]

Today at the Mombasa County Self-Care Meeting, we had the privilege of having the GNP+ Co-Director @floriako officially open the meeting. As we continue advancing self-care conversations, let us remember that HIV doesn’t pause because priorities shift. Treatment, testing, and care can’t wait. Stay consistent, stay protected, stay alive. @UNAIDS_Kenya
@gnpplus @afrocab_hiv @MOH_Kenya @NASCOP @nsdcc_kenya

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

On today's International Women’s Day, let us remember a simple truth: HIV thrives where gender inequality persists.

But when women and girls have justice, safety, & are empowered — HIV falls.

I honour the women leading change and demanding a world where every girl can thrive.

Because ending AIDS begins with rights, justice, and action — #ForAllWomenAndGirls.

#InternationalWomensDay
#ChoiceManifesto
#GenderEquality
#EndAIDS
#IWD2026

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

Community voices are technical expertise. From adherence and linkage to community‑led monitoring, their leadership saves lives. As Lenacapavir rolls out for HIV prevention, we must track equity, dismantle access barriers, and ensure community priorities drive decisions.
#CommunitiesLead #EndAIDS2030

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

Young people must not be afterthought. HIV services must be youth‑led, privacy‑protective, and integrate SRHR – designed with young people and properly resourced.

When youth shape what gets delivered, outcomes improve—and no one is left behind.
#YouthLead #EndAIDS

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

Meeting with Civil Society leaders last week in 🇰🇪 Nairobi, we discussed how communities & key populations must remain at the centre of the HIV response. Shrinking civic space and stop‑work orders risk reversing hard‑won gains. Inclusion isn’t symbolic—it saves lives. Policy and practice must support universal health coverage, to protect people living with and at risk of HIV.
#endAIDS #UHC #ZeroDiscrimination

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

Our exchange reminded me why sustainability must stay at the centre of our work. Governments are preparing for long term financing of their HIV responses.
@UNAIDS will continue championing sustainability planning, supporting countries to build strong, people-centred systems that last. The future of the response must be country-owned, equitable and grounded in human rights.

[WACI Health @WACIHealth]

Civil society roundtable at #WBGmeetings today with World Bank Group Board of Directors to discuss civil society priorities and the World Bank's approaches.

@rosemarymburu serves on the WB's Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) Working Group.

@ACTION_tweets @FitsumLakew2

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

As part of events to mark International #DayoftheGirl a few years ago, I was invited to write a letter to myself as a young girl. Here's what I wrote.

October 12, 2020

Dear Winnie,

You’re 12 in this photo with mum and dad. You’re excited to be starting a new school far away from home. But you’re also scared. I understand why.

You’re scared to be away from your parents.

You hate getting up early to take a cold shower and walk up a hill. Up to this day I still don’t like getting up early! But it’s worth it. Education is priceless.

The army has just overthrown the government in Uganda, and you’re scared to be under the dictatorship of Idi Amin, in which even miniskirts and lipstick are banned, and soldiers use any excuse for violence. But it will fall. You will make it through.

You will face further challenges later. At your next school you will be the only girl in your class. Later you will have to leave the country and be a refugee in the UK.

And that thing now where many assume that because you’re a girl you’re not equal to boys - well that never goes away, everywhere you go!

I want you to know this though: you will overcome.

You’re stronger than you realise. If you take a deep breath you’ll find a way to solve most problems.

Try those things that they say are not for girls like maths and physics and computer science! Because there’s nothing that’s for boys and not for girls.

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, to fall. Brush yourself and get up. From your small village of Ruti, there’s no limit to where you can go. And wherever you go, Ruti will always be your home.

I want to tell you too the most important lesson you’ll learn. By joining together with other people, you’ll be able to build together the power to put right some of what’s wrong in the world. With others, you will have many adventures, achieve many good things in service to the world, and you will be happy!

All the best,

Winnie

[WACI Health @WACIHealth]

We stand with Kenyan communities & civil society calling on leaders to withdraw proposal to sunset @UNAIDS.

Dismantling UNAIDS would be catastrophic for the global #HIV response. The epidemic is far from over & demands sustained leadership.

🔗 Statement: https://t.co/IXiHe0yiDJ

[World Athletics @WorldAthletics]

Female Track Athlete of the Year nominee ✨

Repost to vote for @Kipyegon_Faith 🇰🇪 in the #AthleticsAwards.

Voting closes on Sunday 19 October at 11:59 PM CEST.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

"Health is never built in ministries or boardrooms alone. It is built in communities - by people who care, who organize and who act."
-@DrTedros at @WHOSEARO's #RC78 in #SriLanka

Full speech https://t.co/XEEkGNNQXl

[World Athletics @WorldAthletics]

Female Track Athlete of the Year nominee ✨

Repost to vote for Melissa Jefferson-Wooden 🇺🇸 in the #AthleticsAwards.

Voting closes on Sunday 19 October at 11:59 PM CEST.

[World Athletics @WorldAthletics]

Female Track Athlete of the Year nominee ✨

Repost to vote for Beatrice Chebet 🇰🇪 in the #AthleticsAwards.

Voting closes on Sunday 19 October at 11:59 PM CEST.

[Division of National AIDS and STI Control Program @NASCOP]

This morning,we hosted reps from @UNAIDS_Kenya for a collaborative meeting.The discussions centered on improving coordination & synergy in implementation of HIV programs, strengthening efforts to tackle key challenges, & accelerating progress toward ending AIDS epidemic in Kenya

[Ludfine Bunde @LudfineB]

Thank you for your leadership, Sir. You have made us proud🇰🇪

[PS Harry Kimtai @KimtaiHarry]

I am honoured to be chairing the 55th @UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) meeting in Kenya from 10-12 December 2024. This marks the first time in 18 years that a PCB meeting is held in Africa, which remains the most affected continent by the HIV epidemic.

[UN Independent Expert on Albinism @UnAlbinism]

Congratulations to Loise Lihanda for becoming the first cabin crew member of Kenya Airways with albinism.

Thank you to @KenyaAirways for marking International Albinism Awareness Day with this video.

🔗 https://t.co/rmMOi16yDP
#AlbinismDay #10IAAD

[Ludfine Bunde @LudfineB]

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[AYARHEP-KENYA @AYARHEP_KENYA]

@icasa2023 @Aidsfonds_intl @jerop_limo @ViiVHC @HIVpxresearch @CIFFchild @KELINKenya @CHReaDKenya @UNAIDS_Kenya @_ARASAcomms @Amref_Kenya @Yplus_Global @CHAI_health @gnpplus @EGPAF @PEPFAR @WHO 🎙️ Yesterday, @jerop_limo delivered a powerful message at #ICASA2023: consistent community involvement throughout the product life cycle is crucial for ensuring accepted and effective medication use.
@MedsPatentPool @icasa2023
#bettermeds4kids #LetCommunitiesLead

[Ludfine Bunde @LudfineB]

@jerop_limo, the energy in the room affirmed WAD23 theme #Letcommunitieslead #Letyouthlead

[Limo Jerop @jerop_limo]

Excited to be engaging development partners and young people in the #PreWAD event for AYP by @ypluskenya @UNAIDS_Kenya . We are showcasing the amazing and impactful work being done by youth led organizations in the spirit of letting communities lead. @AYARHEP_KENYA

[Ludfine Bunde @LudfineB]

Congratulations Lucy! Extremely proud of you👏👏👏

[Lucy Wanjiku Njenga @LucyWanjikuN]

Last week Friday I made history in my family. This was the first graduation I was attending and so was my mom. I surely hope it is the start of many more in our family.

#hopemadeaway