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When we fund health, we fund the future. The future of Zimbabwe is sitting in clinic waiting rooms today, holding appointment cards and hope — waiting for us to prove their lives are worth the investment.”— Phakamani Moyo Read more: matebelelandpulse.co.zw/2026/03/16/act…

Looking back at this AIDSCare article reminds us of an ongoing reality: frontline healthcare providers supporting children & adolescents living with HIV continue to face high levels of stress & emotional strain. 🔗 #abstract" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Today #Teampata is at the 3rd African Women & HIV Conference 2026, PATA Youth Advisory Panel member Nomonde Ngema spoke during the opening panel on Language and Stigma within the context of HIV.

#ThrowbackThursday 💛 Still thinking about this: healthcare providers in 12 African countries described disclosure as a journey — requiring age-appropriate communication, caregiver preparation, and strong support before and after disclosure. 🔗tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate women at the frontline of healthcare — those working across clinics, hospitals and communities, including nurses, counsellors, community health workers, peer supporters and healthcare providers. Thank you for all you do!

Looking back to March 2025 when the HIV Impact Network for Vertical Transmission Elimination (#HIVEnetwrok) team conducted baseline assessments in priority facilities across six districts in Nigeria, Mozambique, and South Africa. Learn more: hiveimpactnetwork.com

Nthabiseng Kekana, our #HIVEnetwork Technical Officer, is representing #TeamPATA at today’s Johannesburg Health District Pregnancy Awareness Symposium, joining others in delivering health education on maternal health and supporting efforts to promote healthy pregnancies.

#TeamPATA is proud to be one of the partners supporting the Johannesburg Health District Pregnancy Awareness Symposium. Check out our blog to see the activities we implemented in support of South Africa's #PregnancyAwarenessWeek (3–7 February 2026) teampata.org/pregnancy-awar…

Discrimination has no place in healthcare. As Clara Mwansa from the PATA Youth Advisory Panel from Zambia, reminds us, when young people fear being judged, they avoid services, and miss out on the care they need. #ZeroDiscriminationDay

In this blog, co-authored by Luann Hatane from #TeamAPATA for @childrenandHIV, the message remains urgent — innovation means little without political leadership, sustained financing, and delivery systems that work for children and families. childrenandhiv.org/blog/changing-…

#InternationalCondomDay In a prevention landscape focused on PrEP and injectables, condoms remain one of the most accessible and cost-effective tools for preventing HIV, STIs and unintended pregnancy. #CondomsStillMatter #HIVPrevention

The #VibrantYoungVoices! Calling all advocates, peer supporters, and healthcare providers. Have your voice heard in strengthening youth and community-led advocacy. Add your voice! Complete the survey here: ow.ly/eCkw50YeXCI

Looking back to December 2025: This AIDS Care article captured frontline insights on why HIV status disclosure to children and adolescents can be “thorny” — and why stigma, caregiver fear, and weak support systems keep slowing progress. 🔗tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

More from at #TeamPATA's #PregnancyAwareness campaign last week (03–07 February 2025). #HIVEimpact remains committed to supporting priority districts to eliminate vertical transmission. Learn more about the #HIVEimpact project here: hiveimpactnetwork.com @ICAP_ColumbiaU

About yesterday when a #TeamPATA Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) member, Ibanomonde Ngema, convened a dialogue with Mentor Mothers from #HIVEimpact supported facilities in the Johannesburg Health District, South Africa. #peersupport #PregnancyAwareness teampata.org/pregnancy-awar…

Join us for the first #HIVEimapact webinar in 2026. We will be exploring practical lessons and best practices for leveraging existing community health service platforms to sustain Vertical Transmission Prevention (#VTP). Register here: columbiacuimc.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @ICAP_ColumbiaU

#PregnancyAwarenessWeek This resource highlights key actions across every stage of pregnancy and early life, including PrEP, postnatal care, and early infant testing, to support healthy mothers and babies. 🔗 teampata.org/wp-content/upl… @HealthZA @ICAP

#PregnancyAwarenessWeek Breastfeeding is safe when mothers living with HIV are on treatment and virally suppressed. Supporting mothers to stay on ART and achieve viral suppression is key to protecting babies from vertical transmission. @HealthZA @ICAP 👉 Swipe to learn more.

We’re looking ahead to the 10th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV– From science to lived experience, this space continues to centre what adolescents and young people need to stay healthy, supported, and empowered. 🔗 virology.eventsair.com/international-… @Academic_MedEdu

#PregnancyAwarenessWeek Adherence to ART keeps mothers virally suppressed, reduces the risk of vertical transmission. Healthcare providers play a vital role in supporting adherence and retention in care at every stage. @HealthZA @ICAP 👉 Swipe to learn more.