BBC News - HIV used to cure 'bubble boy' disease bbc.com/news/world-us-…

#HIV has cost our nation too much for too long, including 700,000 American lives lost since 1981. We are at risk of another 400,000 Americans becoming infected with HIV over the next decade if we don’t act now. cdc.gov/vitalsigns/end…

How 'Made in Rwanda' wool products are improving women's livelihoods CNN cnn.com/videos/world/2…

BBC News - New York county declares measles outbreak emergency bbc.com/news/world-us-…

Survey: 20% of Tuberculosis patients don’t go to hospital disq.us/t/3czn3wm

As we prepare for #WorldTBDay , CDC is hard at work both at home and abroad to #EndTB . We know that #TB respects no borders and in today’s interconnected world, TB anywhere is TB everywhere. Learn more about our work to create a healthier world: cdc.gov/globalhivtb/wh…

In the lead up to #WorldTBDay , we know that the time is now for the #TB community to unite and take bold action to achieve the global commitments made at the United Nations High Level Meeting to find, cure, and prevent #TB ! Learn more: cdc.gov/globalhivtb/wh…

#WorldTBDay is fast approaching! This day marks a transformative moment in the long-standing fight against #TB , following a year of visibility, progress,
target setting, and global commitments. Learn how CDC is working to #EndTB cdc.gov/globalhivtb/wh…

#DYK : undetectable = untransmittable.

When a person living w/HIV is taking effective antiretroviral therapy, the #viralload becomes so low that it is undetectable. A person with an undetectable viral load has no chance of passing on #HIV . Read more: bit.ly/2uFECWZ

With one life-changing decision, Jason has protected himself from #HIV .
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#ASEDCO Mission #EbolaDRC
2 days after its launch, Community-based surveillance is already bearing fruit in Béni. In Malepe Health Area, 25 alerts, one of which has been validated, are recorded by Africa CDC Epidemiologist Dr Sylvie Nkosi.

The Interfaith Health Program #PPP engaged 1,482 faith-based organizations w/ programmatic, capacity-building, sustainability, & technical assistance providing #HIV prevention, treatment, & support services to key populations. CDC Global Health @Cardno P4 Project PEPFAR Ryan Dutcher

This week: World Health Organization (WHO) hosted #TEPHINET , The Task Force, and partners for a follow-up implementation strategy meeting on the Global #FieldEpidemiology Roadmap (bit.ly/2X5GXqR). A special thank you to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for his participation in this meeting. AFENETAfrica EMPHNET CDC Global Health

There are measles outbreaks in every region of the world, including Latin America. Health officials need to keep 95% of the population immunized to stop outbreaks. The measles vaccine is both effective and safe.
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Global measles outbreaks pose a serious threat to #globalhealthsecurity . CDC and global health partners urge every country to reach more than 95% immunization coverage to stop these outbreaks. bit.ly/MeaslesMoveFast

Oshen King Faisal Hospital introduces mobile app to scale up medical services newtimes.co.rw/news/faisal-mo… via The New Times (Rwanda)

Media reports about FAWE-Rwanda’s regulations set off a lively public debate on the question of schoolgirl pregnancy

In Joseph Rwagatare's opinion, if there is any punishment, it should be given to the real villains who make the girls pregnant, not the victims
newtimes.co.rw/opinions/great…

Will you be at #AfricaHealth2019 in Kigali this March? We’re excited for productive discussions about #HealthForAll & the powerful promise of #UHC with Amref Health Africa & Ministry of Health | Rwanda. Register at ahaic.org/registration-2/ #Africa2030Now

The quality of #healthcare in Africa is frequently compromised due to inadequate funds, poor infrastructure and workforce shortages. Join us at the #AfricaHealth2019 , as we discuss how we can improve the quality of health care in Africa.
Register today at ahaic.org