rachel baggaley

former testing, prevention & populations coordinator, WHO Global HIV, hepatitis and STI programmes, Geneva, Switzerland. Views are mine. #offerPrEP #HIVselftest

[rachel baggaley @rbaggaley]

Trump Administration’s Order Requiring Immediate Suspension of All HIV Services Provided by PEPFAR Will Place Lives at Risk - amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research https://t.co/oGDk3b9b7B

[rachel baggaley @rbaggaley]

How a WHO Staff Member Turned the US Withdrawal into an Act of Solidarity – WHO Foundation https://t.co/v30ADfW2g4

[rachel baggaley @rbaggaley]

Trump’s sudden suspension of foreign aid puts millions of lives in Africa at risk | GroundUpv https://t.co/GGqVSSRwgy

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw

Geneva – The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization.

WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go.

The United States was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has participated in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other Member States, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board. For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication. American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership in WHO.

With the participation of the United States and other Member States, WHO has over the past 7 years implemented the largest set of reforms in its history, to transform our accountability, cost-effectiveness, and impact in countries. This work continues.

We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

It's #WorldContraceptionDay

EVERYONE deserves access to a wide range of safe and effective contraceptive methods so they can prevent unintended pregnancy and protect their health https://t.co/4M0dxKnxUR

[UNAIDS Asia Pacific @UNAIDS_AP]

Community leadership to design, implement & monitor HIV programmes has been a hallmark of India's success. It must be sustained & expanded to #EndAIDS - @EamonnMurphy63 via @DDIndialive during 🇮🇳country visit

@Winnie_Byanyima @UNAIDS @unaidsindia @AnupriyaSPatel @MoHFW_INDIA

[Cheryl Case Johnson @ccasejohn]

Self-testing is important for HIV prevention. Check out our new narrative review in Lancet HIV: https://t.co/ddkE1HBG5B @HIVpxresearch @mdoherty_hiv @UNITAID @ANJSeale @SSLN_HIV @DrJasonJOng

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Over 560,000 children aged below ten years of age were vaccinated against #polio during the first round of an emergency vaccination campaign in #Gaza, which was completed yesterday.

We admire all the health teams, who conducted this complex operation.

We are deeply grateful to the families, for their trust and cooperation.

This is a massive success amidst a tragic daily reality of life across the Gaza Strip.

Imagine what could be achieved with a ceasefire!

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Indeed, terribly tragic. No words can reflect the true horror and loss of life in #Gaza.

Hospitals, schools and shelters have been repeatedly bombarded, resulting in deaths of civilians and humanitarians.

Our hearts go out to @UNRWA colleagues. We grieve the loss of another six colleagues.

The carnage in Gaza must stop. Ceasefire!

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

The #polio vaccination teams must be protected and allowed to conduct the upcoming campaigns in #Gaza safely. We urge all parties to ensure their protection, and that of health facilities and children.

Humanitarian pauses are welcome, but ultimately, the only solution to safeguard the health of the children of Gaza is a ceasefire.

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

We all have a responsibility to create a safe and inclusive world for everyone, including LGBTIQ+ people.⁣

[amfAR @amfAR]

Dr. Beatriz Grinsztejn is the incoming president of @iasociety and is this week’s spotlight for #WomenintheLead.

[Cheryl Case Johnson @ccasejohn]

FIND and WHO are jointly conducting a Delphi survey to gather insights on the multiplex testing. Your input will help address gaps and shape future diagnostic strategies. Please respond by 12 Sept and use the following link to access the survey: https://t.co/17kdZNt5MW

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

Congratulations, @DocFaustine, on your nomination as @WHOAFRO Regional Director.
This is an extremely fulfilling role & despite the challenges, I know you will take the baton & go on to accelerate the gains already made, putting the health of the people of Africa at the centre.

[TackleAfrica @TackleAfrica]

In urban #Zambia, being a member of the women’s football team led by Tackle has empowered Choongo, a young girl to fight gender-based violence, child marriage and early pregnancy through football.

Choongo's Story - Tackle (https://t.co/C1nP6qyblB)

#sexualhealththroughfootball

[TackleAfrica @TackleAfrica]

Things we love to see! 😍

@SergeGnabry speaks about his support for @Tackle using the power of football to educate young people on sexual health.

#TackleHIV

[TackleAfrica @TackleAfrica]

Excited to be taking part in #AIDS2024. Join TackleAfrica and thousands of others at the world's largest conference on HIV and AIDS in Munich, Germany on 22 - 26 July, 2024.
#TackleHIV
#tacklegenderinequality
#sexualhealththroughfootball

[Kimberly Green, PhD, MA @KimberlyEGreen]

Phenomenally exciting results from ⁩ hepatitis C self-testing studies across 5 countries, reaching majority first-time testers w/ strong cascades #AIDS2024 ⁦@UNITAID⁩ ⁦@SelfTestAfrica⁩ ⁦⁦@PSIimpact⁩ ⁦@PATHtweets⁩ ⁦@Jhpiego⁩ ⁦@ccasejohn⁩

[Ismaël Maatouk @ismaelmaatouk]

Global #STIs situation is challenged by increasing numbers of gonorrhoea and syphilis, neglect of herpes, stigma and shame among people affected
#AIDS2024
@mdoherty_hiv
@AIDS_conference

[Ismaël Maatouk @ismaelmaatouk]

As we begin our preconference on #STIs, part of #AIDS2024 @iasociety @AIDS_conference, there are many sessions and presentations to look forward to!
We’re kicking off with « Why STIs matters? » by our Director @mdoherty_hiv