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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 2d

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️

Are you heading to #WHS2025? Join us and #Women4GlobalFund as we showcase what works to end AIDS, TB & malaria.

⏰ 14 Oct @ 09:00 CET
📍 InterContinental Berlin
🔗 Secure your spot now: bit.ly/4muw6kE

Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Evaluation consultancy opportunity!

Are you:
✅ Experienced in #OutcomeHarvest evaluations
✅ Available to work Oct-Dec 2025
✅ An excellent communicator & facilitator
✅ Based in Africa, Asia or Latin America

⏰ Deadline is 13 Oct

Apply here ⤵️
frontlineaids.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...

Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 14d

📰 LATEST NEWS: One step closer to revolutionary HIV prevention tool #lenacapavir being accessible & affordable!

@unitaid.bsky.social, CHAI & Wits RHI partner with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories to make lenacapavir affordable for low & middle income countries by 2027.

unitaid.org/news-blog/le...

Unitaid, CHAI, and Wits RHI enter into a landmark agreement with Dr. Reddy’s to make HIV prevention tool lenacapavir affordable in LMICs - Unitaid

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 NEWS: Shock announcement to sunset @unaids.org in 2026.

Statement by the NGO Delegation to the PCB states: "Preserving UNAIDS is about saving lives. To propose sunsetting it now is profoundly dangerous & a betrayal of the global goal to #endAIDS by 2030."

Read ⤵️
unaidspcbngo.org/news/with-th...

unaidspcbngo.org

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 22d

Why support the #GlobalFund? Because it works.

✅ HIV infections down 62%
✅ TB deaths down 40%
✅ Malaria eliminated in 21 countries

Those are some of the reasons.

There are 70 million more – that’s how many lives the Global Fund has saved.

We must #StopAtNothing to end AIDS, TB & malaria.

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 22d

Missed out on our side event at the Human Rights Council (#HRC60) ❓

📺 Re-watch the livestream here: youtube.com/live/0p6rYal...

Many thanks to all of our speakers who shared their expertise and explored a way forward to removing human rights barriers to #endAIDS 🙌

@unaids.org

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Sarah Hyde @sarahehyde.bsky.social · 23d

🔟 million people remain not on HIV treatment. We have a funding crisis at the same time as growing anti-rights movements and widespread stigma and discrimination, says Christine Stegling of @unaids.org at the @frontlineaids.bsky.social side event #HRC60 #HIV #HumanRights

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 27d

We are very excited about this news from @aidsfonds.bsky.social & #Rutgers announcing their merge! 👏

As we face growing attacks on human rights, shrinking civil society, reduced funding, we know collaboration is absolutely key for the future. 🤝

aidsfonds.org/news-stories...

Aidsfonds – Soa Aids Nederland and Rutgers announce their intention to merge

Understand the significance of the Aidsfonds Rutgers merger for the future of health initiatives.

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 27d

This week at #SAAIDS2025 in Johannesburg, our Funding and Partnerships Lead, Mary Edwards connected with inspiring leaders who are driving change.

This pivotal moment in the #HIV response demands bold choices and urgent action!

@avac.org @nacosanet.bsky.social

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 27d

Are you attending #HRC60❓

Join us in Geneva or virtually for this side event spotlighting the critical role of #humanrights in a sustainable #HIV response.

⏰ Mon 15 Sept @ 1700 CET
📍 Building A, Rm VIII Palais de Nations, Geneva
📺 Livestream: bit.ly/fla-hrc60

Don't miss it!

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · 29d

Our Head of Funding, Joannah Davis attended an event celebrating research collaborations between the UK & SA.

Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo & Florence Anam of @gnpplus.bsky.social spoke powerfully about how gov, private sector & civil society partnerships are critical in advancements to #HIV, TB & malaria.

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · Sep 5

The US gov announced it will invest in #lenacapavir - a game-changing new #HIVprevention drug.

Mitchell Warren (@avac.org) says: "It's a step forward from where we've been in a fairly paralytic state. I hope this breaks the logjam & gets prevention back on the agenda."

www.npr.org/sections/goa...

Why the medical community is thrilled by U.S. support for a 'breakthrough' HIV drug

Lenacapavir has the potential to end the HIV epidemic, researchers say. The Trump administration says backing this kind of effort will be a model for how it does global health work in the future.

www.npr.org

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · Sep 5

Incredible awareness raising by our partners at #LVCTHealth as their vital work on #FGS is spotlighted in a 30 min documentary by @ntvkenya.bsky.social!

An important watch! 📺
youtu.be/vs_CCi6l_CU?...

PAINS IN PRIVACY | How Genital Schistosomiasis is silently tearing lives apart in Homa Bay

YouTube video by NTV Kenya

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · Sep 5

Read the latest by @theandrewgreen.bsky.social @devex.com on the fight to get HIV services back on track after the #USAIDcuts in Malawi.

Hear from Simon Sikwese, ED of our partners Pakachere, to learn more about the real-life impact on the national #HIV response ⤵️

www.devex.com/news/in-mala...

In Malawi, the fight to get HIV services back on track post-USAID cuts

Malawi was at the forefront of HIV prevention efforts before Washington cut global aid. Now officials are struggling to revive traditional prevention services and introduce new innovations.

www.devex.com

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Sarah Hyde @sarahehyde.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 CSE empowers young people to make informed choices about their health & wellbeing. As misinformation grows, we need to defend CSE. I'm proud to be part of the team that developed the @frontlineaids.bsky.social CSE Messaging Framework for Advocates. #Together4CSE 👇
frontlineaids.org/resources/ch...

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · Sep 4

Have you seen our new resource to support advocates working to protect & promote #CSE?

Developed with partners in 7 African countries, the framework offers tailored messages for:
1️⃣ Young people
2️⃣ Parents
3️⃣ Gov policymakers
4️⃣ Religious leaders

Check it out 👉 frontlineaids.org/resources/ch...

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · Sep 3

Yesterday at UK Parliament, our Exec Director @john-plastow.bsky.social joined colleagues from Alliance for Public Health & the #GlobalFund to spotlight Ukraine’s resilient health response. 🇺🇦

📢 With the #8thReplenishment ahead, we call for continued investment in health systems in Ukraine!

Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · Sep 2

📰 📢 NEW RESOURCE FOR ADVOCATES: Championing #CSE within a changing landscape.

As the #GlobalCSESymposium begins, we’re proud to launch a new messaging framework to help advocates confidently make the case for CSE.

#Together4CSE

frontlineaids.org/cse-in-a-cha...

Championing comprehensive sexuality education in a changing landscape

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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · Aug 26

🆕 The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for #lenacapavir for #HIV prevention.

EU approves Gilead's new injection for preventing HIV

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Gilead Sciences' twice-yearly injection for preventing HIV infection, the company said on Tuesday.

www.reuters.com

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AVAC @avac.org · Aug 27

“...this administration has shown their disdain for #foreignaid & a disregard for people’s lives... But even more broadly & dangerously, this administration’s actions further erodes Congress’s role & responsibility as an equal branch of government." -Mitchell Warren
www.politico.com/news/2025/08...

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to allow Trump to withhold foreign aid

The solicitor general argues that only Congress has the authority to challenge impoundment of federal money.

www.politico.com

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ODI Global @odi.global · Aug 26

Programmes critical to the HIV response face increasing political scrutiny & funding restrictions.

Fionnuala Murphy (@frontlineaids.bsky.social) joined the #ThinkChangePodcast to unpack how this affects communities leading the fight to #EndAIDS & the future of global health: odi.org/en/insights/...

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · Aug 22

🗞️ NEWS: US gov withholding #HIV funds

Dr P. Ogunsanya said Alive Medical Services in Uganda received money for salaries & admin costs but no budget for services such as delivering medications to patients or admitting people to the clinic.

Read more in @nytimes.com⤵️
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/h...

Trump Budget Office Is Withholding H.I.V. Funds That Congress Appropriated

www.nytimes.com

Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · Aug 20

Did you know that our #RapidResponseFund is now accepting grant applications from more countries than ever?

Including all countries in East, Central, West & Southern Africa 🌍

For more eligibility details & to apply, visit our website ➡️ frontlineaids.org/our-programm...

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Frontline AIDS @frontlineaids.bsky.social · Aug 19

Yesterday was the close-out meeting of the #FGS Integration Project with celebration & reflection over the last 2 years. 🎉

Integrating FGS into #SRHR is a critical step toward ensuring quality healthcare for women & girls.

FGS must remain a priority in health systems! ✊

@ciffchild.bsky.social

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HIV Justice Network @hivjustice.net · Aug 18

Uzbekistan: Abandon Mandatory HIV Testing Law
We call on the President of Uzbekistan: Do NOT sign a new law that forces HIV tests on returning citizens & foreign workers and bans foreigners with HIV from working or living in the country. www.hivjusticeworldwide.org/en/uzbekista...

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