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  1. 2 hours ago

    Last week we spoke to Dr. T about female condoms. On this week's video, we continue with our topic on female condoms. Watch the video series to learn more about female condoms.

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  2. 22 hours ago

    Remember is important, wash your hands to prevent the spread of bacteria or diseases. Clean hands for better health. ^eN5

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  3. Retweeted
    May 23

    Counting down to the FIRST ever Menstrual Health Management symposium, happening on 28- 29 May 2018 in Johannesburg. As a celebration of menstruation, the symposium aims to change the narrative, break down taboos and build positive social norms around the subject.

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  4. May 23

    Visiting the elderly, reading to them or helping them with simple, day-to-day tasks and involving them in community activities will be a great help and encouragement.

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    May 22

    Delighted to hear Malebona Precious Matsoso (DG ) deliver her “key message to governments: let’s listen to civil society organizations” during . Affected population of people who use will love it!

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  6. Retweeted
    May 22

    Smoking increases your risk for having heart disease and strokes. Strive for a tobacco free generation @SANCDAlliance

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  7. Retweeted
    May 20

    Minister of Health calls on manufacturers of TB medicine and diagnostics to do more to increase access to new products especially in LMICS

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    May 20

    Minister of Health of responds to a Q about why he became a champion - "not for good reasons, because the burden is so high"

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    May 20

    Minister of Health noted that South Africa couldn’t scale up use of Genexpert without the expertise from the National Health Laboratory Service

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  10. Retweeted
    May 20

    NCDs:WHO’s Best Buy’s to save lives and save money !

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    May 20

    Minister at WHO/Bloomberg event: Africa can’t afford to have a NCD epidemic: the only language Treasuries understand is the economic gains from control of the causes of NCDs!

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    May 20

    Minister of Health: sugar needs to be a focus for NCD control; need to also speak about the commercial determinants of health

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  13. Retweeted
    May 20

    To reduce childhood obesity Chile implemented food labeling to decrease sugar, salt, transfats and calories using black labels and manufacturers have responded by decreasing sugar and salt content by 20% since 2016!

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    May 21

    Min Motsoaledi addresses the WHA on behalf of BRICS and SA

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  15. Retweeted
    May 22

    More reason for a targeted approach even in generalized epidemics

    40% of new HIV infections occurred in only 8% of study site. One of the surprising findings from the largest study of its kind that geolocated & followed 18,000 HIV neg individuals for a decade. Large reductions in HIV incidence require reaching vulnerable communities
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  16. Retweeted
    May 21

    Kudos to Minister Motsoaledi for acknowledging elephant in the room - yes, need more focus on in Commission and going into

    South Africa Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said " needs to be included in best buys" at launch of & report Saving Lives, Spending Less in .
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  17. Retweeted
    May 22

    Minister Motsoaledi speaking at a She Decides movement event in Geneva

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  18. Retweeted
    May 22

    Unless Women are given Power over their bodies and their lives we will not reach the - Minister & Champion

    3 replies . 12 retweets 20 likes
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    May 22

    is an award winning platform that has been created for you! Are you part of the ? If you want to join the click on the link and join now

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  20. Retweeted
    May 22

    Our Minister of health and our Ambassoder talking about health for all let no one be left behind

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