Justin’s Fight: Ensuring Every Young Person Can Access HIV Prevention, Testing and Care
Justin Bionat is fighting for what counts – ensuring every young person can access HIV, prevention, testing and care.
“Everyone, no matter who they are, no matter where they live, no matter who they love, has the right to health,” he says.
In every region of the world, gay men and other men who have sex with men are disproportionately impacted by HIV. The risk of a gay man acquiring HIV is 26 times higher compared to other male adults.
As the Executive Director of Youth Voices Count and a member of the Global Fund Youth Council, Justin is dedicated to doing everything in his power to break down the human rights barriers that too often prevent the LGBTQI+ community from accessing vital health services including HIV prevention, testing and treatment.
Tweet: “Everyone, no matter who they are, no matter where they live, no matter who they love, has the right to health.” Justin is a #LGBTQI+ activist in the #Philippines connecting young people to HIV prevention, testing and care. #FightForWhatCounts http://ow.ly/rrUf50JWxZi
Carolyne's Fight: Ending HIV and Gender Based Violence
Carolyne Wasonga is fighting for what counts – ending HIV, preventing gender-based violence and empowering young women and adolescent girls.
“What I love about my job is that I'm able to change lives. I can't change all of them, but there are a few individuals that I can change,” she says.
Through support from the Global Fund, Carolyne and her fellow peer educators will reach 20,000 HIV positive adolescent girls in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Join Carolyne and others who are fighting for counts through the Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment this year.
Tweet: “What I love about my job is that I'm able to change lives. I can't change all of them, but there are a few individuals that I can change.” Meet Carolyne, a peer educator and #HIV warrior on the frontlines of the #FightForWhatCounts in #Kenya. http://ow.ly/I60G50Jswrt
Asad’s Fight: Surviving Tuberculosis Under the Threat of COVID-19
Mohammed Asad Mia is fighting for what counts – defeating tuberculosis (TB), supporting his family and growing his business - all under the threat of COVID-19.
Despite the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on the fight against TB globally, Bangladesh’s National TB Control Program in partnership with the Global Fund, BRAC and other partners successfully expanded TB testing and community care.
By the end of 2021, Bangladesh reached an all-time high in its TB treatment coverage rate. Asad is one of the people who was reached with these vital services.
Tweet: “My mother and I are healthy now. Today, I have a huge amount of courage and strength in my mind.” Asad is fighting for what counts – defeating TB, supporting his family and growing his business - all under the threat of COVID-19. #FightForWhatCounts http://ow.ly/2tIQ50JswKb
Krayé’s Fight: Protecting His Community and Future Generations Against Malaria
Meet Krayé Agenor, the Village Chief in Ménékré, Côte d’Ivoire. As a guide, educator, and leader, he has transformed his community’s response to malaria.
By engaging community health workers and visiting families door-to-door he is protecting his community and future generations from the deadly disease
“I know we are moving towards malaria eradication in this village. There is still progress to be made, but lives have been saved.”
Tweet: “I know we are moving towards malaria eradication in this village.” Meet Krayé Agenor, the Village Chief in Ménékré, Côte d’Ivoire. As a guide and leader, he is protecting his community and future generations from #malaria. #FightForWhatCounts http://ow.ly/VK9S50Jsx0t
Neema’s Fight: Community Outreach to Reach Young People
Community health workers often bring deeply personal stories that fuel their determination to fight diseases.
In the city of Dodoma, Tanzania Neema Waziri, a single mother of one, leads an adolescent girls’ and young women’s program to help them protect their health, prevent unintended pregnancy and pursue their education and dreams.
“I love what I do. These girls I work with have gained confidence because we learn a lot of things. Together, we have prevented many [HIV] infections.”
Young girls and women in east and southern Africa are disproportionately affected by HIV. Around 4,200 adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 years became infected with HIV every week in 2020, most of them in the region.
Tweet: “I love what I do. These girls have gained confidence… and together, we have prevented many [HIV] infections.” Meet Neema, a community health worker working with adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania. #FightForWhatCounts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG33PSlwbps
Suzy’s Fight: Eliminating Malaria Despite COVID-19 and Deadly Storms
Suzy Haylock is fighting for what counts – defeating malaria by bringing testing, treatment and prevention to her community.
As a community health worker, Suzy welcomes patients into her home and conducts outreach throughout the community of Gracias a Dios, Honduras, visiting families and community groups.
Along with her fellow community health workers, she often travels by boat through lagoons, or by motorcycle through difficult terrain to reach people who are most vulnerable - children under 5, pregnant women, fishermen - to raise awareness on prevention while providing health services.
Tweet: As a community health worker fighting malaria, Suzy welcomes patients into her home and visits families and community groups throughout Gracias a Dios, Honduras. Community health workers like Suzy are leading the #FightForWhatCounts to #EndMalaria. http://ow.ly/K5N250KCjV2
Fight for What Counts to Defeat HIV
Djibouti: Women-run Mobile Brigades Fight HIV and COVID-19 Together
Tweet: Working with @UNDP and @UNAIDS, @GlobalFund is supporting mobile brigades in Djibouti – medical teams (many women-run) to bring HIV testing and prevention services to communities through mobile clinics. Working together to #FightForWhatCounts. http://ow.ly/Cksb50HVzKA
Guatemala: Meet Bryanna Nicole Camey, Using Self-Testing to Protect Her Health
Tweet: When #COVID19 arrived in Guatemala, the community health center where Bryanna and her fellow sex workers got tested for HIV closed its doors. But with new self-testing kits delivered by post, Bryanna can still protect her health. #FightForWhatCounts http://ow.ly/4Pb250HVzAi
AIDS-related deaths have dropped by 65% in 20 years
Tweet: Efforts by communities, activists, governments and global health partners have resulted in extraordinary progress in the fight against HIV. In countries where @GlobalFund invests, AIDS-related deaths have dropped by 65% in 20 years. #FightForWhatCounts https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/seventh-replenishment/
Now is the time to accelerate the fight to defeat HIV
Tweet: COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on the fight against HIV, reversing years of progress. We cannot lose ground. Now is the time to accelerate the fight to #EndHIV. Now is the time to #FightForWhatCounts. https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/seventh-replenishment/
Fight for What Counts to Defeat Tuberculosis
Papua New Guinea: Twelve-year-old Francis’ Heroic Fight Against Drug-resistant Tuberculosis
Tweet: At just 12 yrs old, Francis was diagnosed with drug-resistant TB requiring expensive & painful treatments. As Francis & his family battled MDR-TB, community programs supported by @GlobalFund helped ease the burden with financial aid, counseling & support. http://ow.ly/ec5t50JvHeW
Georgia: Mobile App Transforms Drug-resistant TB Treatment
Tweet: Innovation is transforming DR-TB treatment in #Georgia. The roll-out of the AdhereTB video treatment app has made a difference for DR-TB patients like Maia who can reduce their trips to the clinic and take medication at home. #FightForWhatCounts http://ow.ly/AsVv50JvHgI
Bangladesh: Rapid Recovery of Tuberculosis Case Notifications
Tweet: Bangladesh is using @GlobalFund investments to protect health workers, reach marginalized communities and strengthen testing capacity for both TB and COVID-19 with GeneXpert diagnostics machines. Working together to #FightForWhatCounts. http://ow.ly/IvyB50HVzPn
Now is the time to accelerate the fight to defeat tuberculosis
Tweet: COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on the fight against TB, reversing years of progress. We cannot let that happen. Now is the time to accelerate the fight to #EndTB. Now is the time to #FightForWhatCounts. https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/seventh-replenishment/
Fight for What Counts to Defeat Malaria
Niger: Fighting Malaria with Evidence and Innovation
Tweet: In Niger, insecticide-resistance and seasonal transmission are making the fight to defeat malaria even more difficult. @GlobalFund is working with partners to innovate and adapt to ensure families are protected. #FightForWhatCounts http://ow.ly/E3Yn50JvHk0
Vietnam: Community Malaria Action Teams on the Frontlines
Tweet: Nhin Kpă is a community health worker who travels by motorbike to bring health services to people in a remote region of Vietnam. As part of a Community Malaria Action Team, Nhin and his colleagues are on the frontlines in the #FightForWhatCounts. http://ow.ly/3JYT50HVzoc
Malaria is among the world’s deadliest diseases, but we have the tools and knowledge to beat it
Tweet: Malaria is among the world’s deadliest diseases, but we have the tools and knowledge to beat it. Despite the challenges of #COVID19, we must commit to working even harder to #EndMalaria. #FightForWhatCounts https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/seventh-replenishment/
Now is the time to accelerate the fight to end malaria
Tweet: While the world has made incredible progress in the fight to defeat malaria, a child still dies of malaria every minute. Now is the time to #FightForWhatCounts to #BeatMalaria. https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/seventh-replenishment/
Fight for What Counts to Strengthen Systems for Health
Mozambique: Transforming the National Laboratory System in Response to COVID-19
Tweet: To fight pandemics, we need strong and resilient systems for health. In Mozambique, @GlobalFund investments are helping labs conduct 20x as many COVID-19 tests as during the first wave of the pandemic. Working together to #FightForWhatCounts. http://ow.ly/rj5J50HVzuC
DRC: Kamate Muhindo Building Stronger Health Systems
Tweet: Meet Kamate, the head nurse at Majengo Marie Health Center in Goma, DRC. Every day his team treats patients with HIV, TB, malaria & now COVID-19. Investing in health workers like Kamate is critical to strengthening health systems. #FightForWhatCounts http://ow.ly/Trkw50JvHsr
India: Dr. Jayanthi Shastri on the Frontlines Against Infectious Disease
Tweet: At the Nair Hospital in Mumbai, Dr. Shastri is on the front lines of the fight against TB and COVID-19. Last year, India integrated TB and COVID-19 screenings and services. Dr Shastri calls it a game changer. #FightForWhatCounts http://ow.ly/qAcc50JvHtE
Now is the time to accelerate the fight to strengthen health systems
Tweet: Resilient and sustainable systems for health are not just critical to ending HIV, TB & malaria. They help countries fight pandemics like #COVID19, prepare for emerging threats to global health security, and accelerate progress toward universal health coverage. #FightForWhatCounts https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/seventh-replenishment/
Fight for What Counts: Partnerships in Action
Zambia: Solar Power Fuels Better Health
Tweet: Too often health facilities face significant power shortages. Find out how @GlobalFund supported @UNDP Solar for Health initiative in Zambia is ensuring access to electricity, while also mitigating the impact of climate change. #FightForWhatCounts http://ow.ly/59Kc50JvHwX
Partnering for Innovation, Reaching Communities Through Digital Health Initiatives
Tweet: Innovation is critical in the #FightForWhatCounts to #EndEpidemics & strengthen systems for health. @GlobalFund & @RockefellerFdn are joining forces to leverage new technology and digital tools to transform community health systems. http://ow.ly/kJe150JvHBi
The private sector is ready to Fight For What Counts
Tweet: Private sector partners have been a critical part of the @GlobalFund partnership since the beginning. Through resource mobilization, delivery innovation, innovative finance, and advocacy and awareness, the private sector is helping lead the #FightForWhatCounts. https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/seventh-replenishment/