@ezintsha

Empowering global health with South African expertise and tech-driven solutions. Ensuring universal access to quality medicine.

 Johannesburg
Ezintsha.org
Joined March 2020
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Must Read: A new study led by Ezintsha has revealed that newer antiretroviral (ARV) treatment regimens lead to worryingly high levels of weight gain, particularly in women. groundup.org.za/article/weig…?

Weight gain worries for newer HIV treatment regimens

But these medicines are well tolerated by patients

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RT @MedsPatentPool: 📹📸On #WorldAIDSDay, join Prof @FrancoisVenter3 of @ezintsha and MPP's @Lobnacting as they discuss their publication in…
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Well-done!! team @ezintsha
Southern African HIV Clinicians Society (SAHCS)@SAHIVSoc30 Oct 2024
Girl Power team from @ezintsha attended #SACHS2024 LAI HIV Conference. Simiso Sokhela thank you for a great presentation on LAI Treatment and Viral Suppression, Angela Tembo, Tsitsi Nyamuzihwa and team, thank you for good questions and great energy #PrEPinPharmacy #HealthAccess
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🚨 Don’t miss your chance to register for the upcoming conference! We’re excited that Ezintsha's Dr. Simiso Sokhela will be presenting on LAI, treatment, and viral suppression. Secure your spot today! More info here: bit.ly/3V6F39u @SpotlightNSP @ezintsha @SAHIVSoc
Southern African HIV Clinicians Society (SAHCS)@SAHIVSoc24 Oct 2024
The conference is just around the corner, and we’re still accepting registrations! We look forward to Dr. Simiso Sokhela’s presentation on LAI - treatment and viral suppression More info here: bit.ly/3V6F39u @SpotlightNSP @ezintsha
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@heala_SA10 Oct 2024
Today at the School Food Environment Assembly, our groups are diving deep into key topics, including: 1️⃣ NSNP Implementation (Conf 7) 2️⃣ Budget & budget cut implications (Conf 8) 3️⃣ Nutrition (Boulders) #SFEA
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Our book Happy, Healthy Me! Spotted at #SFEA download a copy here: blacksash.org.za/happy-healt…
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@heala_SA9 Oct 2024
🌅 Wrapping up the first-ever School Food Environment Assembly! 300 voices united to strengthen the National Schools Nutrition Programme and push forward towards food justice for all. This is just the beginning! #SFEA
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@heala_SA9 Oct 2024
Support @AmandlaMobi and sign their petitions: amandla.mobi/ We have a lot to learn from each other and international partners such as Brazil and Ghana to make a change to the South African food system.
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@heala_SA9 Oct 2024
School Governing Body members need to be supported at their schools to change the food system and the access to sufficient nutritious food offered to students. @ezintsha @Thembi_ZA @UNICEF_SA @AmandlaMobi @UWC_DOI @equal_education @black_sash @WitsPricelessSA
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Exciting times at the inaugural School Food Environment Assembly! Dr. Nomathemba Chandiwana from Ezintsha joins 300 participants from various sectors to enhance learner health through the NSNP. Every child deserves nutritious meals! #SFEA #SAFA @heala_SA
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@heala_SA9 Oct 2024
🌱🍎 Today is the first-ever School Food Environment Assembly! 300 voices from civil society, food producers, gov & academia are coming together to improve learner health through the NSNP. Every child deserves nutritious meals! #SAFA #SFEA
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🚨 Must-Read🚨 Popping into your pharmacy for anti-HIV pills or jabs could help slow new infections. So why isn’t it allowed in SA? bhekisisa.org/opinion/2024-0… via @Bhekisisa

Why you can't get anti-HIV pills or jabs at your local pharmacy — yet - Bhekisisa

Since July last year, a small revolution has been taking place at Mays Chemist in Melville, Johannesburg — and one that could make a real difference to HIV prevention in South Africa. But because of...

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@UNITAID22 Jul 2024
#AIDS2024: Francois Venter from Ezintsha Research Center emphasizes the need for collaborative drug development efforts like with dolutegravir, highlighting the Unitaid-funded ADVANCE study as an example of successful collaboration with donors, communities, experts and companies.
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📢 Join Our Team! We're Hiring a Medical Officer for Non-Communicable Diseases at Ezintsha 📢 Apply now! 🩺 Position: Medical Officer 📍 Location: Parktown, Ezintsha 📅 Closing Date: 10 July 2024 #HealthcareJobs #Ezintsha #MedicalOfficer #JoinOurTeam
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We invite you to become a reviewer for the open-access Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine at sajhivmed.org.za. Reviewer guidelines: ow.ly/1aBA50RE35K. @_AOSIS @SAHIVSoc #HIVMedicine #AOSIS
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Have you read the Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine submission procedures? 📄 Submit your work to the open-access ‘Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine’! Visit Submission Guidelines and Journal Info at ow.ly/CX6450RAi29 @_AOSIS @SAHIVSoc #HIVMedicine #AOSIS
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Invitation to submit your work to the open-access ‘Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine’ at sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/h…, where we serve as an Editorial Board Member. We provide constructive feedback and a swift response. @_AOSIS @SAHIVSoc #HIVMedicine #AOSIS
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[ARCHIVE] These @ezintsha researchers are #HIV treatment specialists. Their advice to people on #ARVs? It’s the same as their advice for HIV-negative people. “Keep active, don’t’ smoke, go slow on the booze. Check your blood pressure.” bhekisisa.org/article/2021-1…

Your A to Z guide on HIV: The top 10 things to know from prevention to a possible cure - Bhekisisa

The HIV pandemic isn’t going anywhere until a cure is found. In the meantime, these expert HIV clinicians say South Africa should protect its victories.

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Why do we usually sleep at night? What happens when we don’t sleep? Expert insights into this essential part of our lives theconversation.com/why-do-w… via @TC_Africa

Why do we usually sleep at night? What happens when we don’t sleep? Expert insights into this...

Sleep is an essential part of life. What happens when we don’t get enough sleep and how do we ensure that we do?

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@heala_SA8 Mar 2024
How can we increase community engagement and involvement in obesity prevention and management programs?
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Today marks a major step in combating obesity in South Africa! 🇿🇦 The Johannesburg Declaration event is underway, chaired by Dr. Nomathemba Chandiwana and featuring @FrancoisVenter3 alongside other esteemed professionals & community @heala_SA @TAC @SECTION27news @ShoutItNowSA
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