Dr Chris Duncombe CMO
@DrDuncombe
Chief Medical Officer at the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. Together, we can end the epidemic.
Read our report, Unmasking Stigma, Mobilizing Resilience: bit.ly/44HoV38
🌐Join a movement uniting people, communities, & countries to raise awareness about HIV & act to end HIV stigma. As HIV Stigma Warriors, we must commit to challenge stereotypes & promote dignity for people living with & affected by HIV. #zerohivstigmaday zerohivstigma.org
Join WHO's sessions at @STIHIV2025 in Montreal, Canada, from July 26–30, 2025. For more details, visit: who.int/news-room/even… Looking forward to engaging discussions and insights at the congress! #STIs
I opened today’s third 3rd US @FastTrackCities Townhall by showing a word cloud from the 2nd in response to a question about the community’s greatest asset for advancing city #HIV goals. Community and people stood out – as they should!
#ZeroHIVStigmaDay: 📢 All the research tells us that stigma is still the main driver of new transmissions. It fuels fear and delays care, undermining global health progress and endangering lives. #FastTrackCitiesLondon #ZeroHIV #HIVAware
Read @JoseM_Zuniga blog on @pozmagazine on today’s release of the Zero HIV Stigma Day 2025 Report #ZHSD #ZeroHIVStigmaDay The report features analysis, quotes from our ZHSD partners, recommendations, and our call to action to be HIV Stigma Warriors! poz.com/blog/unmasking…
This #WorldHepatitisDay, let’s get the facts and break down stigma and misinformation about hepatitis worldwide. With increased testing, better access to treatment, and strong partnerships, we can move closer to our goal of eliminating hepatitis. Thank you to @GSK for…
My #ZeroHIVStigmaDay blog in @pozmagazine summarizes key messages from the Unmasking Stigma, Mobilizing Resilience report released today. Read my blog: poz.com/blog/unmasking…
As people living with HIV grow older, we need inclusive care and community spaces that understand our needs. Jonathon & Roland talk about community solutions, advocating for yourself #AMAwithPride #Pride2025 #HIVAndAgeing #InclusiveCare
📢 It’s #ZeroStigmaDay: from awareness to action. To reach zero new HIV transmissions by 2030, we must tackle stigma head-on: everyone must know, believe, and share the power of U=U: if you’re on effective treatment, you can’t pass HIV on. #FastTrackCitiesLondon #ZeroStigmaDay
Less talk, more action. Thanks @AttitudeMag #ZeroHIVStigmaDay attitude.co.uk/life/less-talk…
More than 40 years later, stigma is one of the main forces that drives #HIV. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay is Monday, July 21. We all have a part in ending HIV stigma—and ending HIV. zerohivstigma.org
My mom and I sat down to have an intimate conversation for #zerohivstigmaday you can watch the full video here youtu.be/R9n8_7BEL28
My mom and I sat down to have an intimate conversation for #zerohivstigmaday you can watch the full video here youtu.be/R9n8_7BEL28
July 21st is #ZeroHIVStigmaDay. HIV stigma is a choice. Ending it is, too. Let’s choose dignity, respect, and science over fear. #UequalsU #EndHIVStigma #HIVStigmaWarriors ZeroHIVStigma.org
Saving #PEPFAR sent waves of relief through last week’s #IAS2025, but #HIV advocates say it should be a wake-up call. “We need to figure out how to use our own resources more effectively, so our lives are not at the mercy of others,” said one activist. positivelyaware.com/rethinking-glo…
Dreaming of studying abroad? Explore 100+ fully funded scholarships for undergrad, master’s & PhD in the US, UK, Canada, Australia & more: wp.me/p23f03-fJ4 #Scholarships #StudyAbroad #FullyFunded
🌍 Applications are open for the fully funded Africa Youth Negotiators Fellowship (AYNF) – Cohort 4 for youth aged 15–35 to lead in climate diplomacy. Apply by July 28: wp.me/p23f03-fJb #AYNFellowship #COP30 #ClimateJustice
🌍 After #IAS2025, the journey continues to #AIDS2026, taking place in #Rio de Janeiro & virtually from 25 to 30 July 2026. The world’s largest conference on HIV & AIDS will unite thousands from around the globe to #RethinkRebuildRise. 🇧🇷 Learn more now! iasociety.org/conferences/ai…
Takeaways from #IAS2025 1. The impact of funding cuts 2. Africa at the centre 3. Lenacapavir—the magic word 4. The growing toolbox of long-acting options 5. Strides & setbacks in paediatric & adolescent care 6. bNAb breakthroughs 7. Harnessing technology iasociety.org/blog/takeaways…
📢CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Are you Looking for PhD opportunities in high-priority health disciplines? Your wait is over! The Ministry of Health is offering competitive scholarships for Rwandan public-health professionals to pursue PhD studies in key health areas. 📅 Deadline: 15…
#Kigali Call To Action—global rallying cry to protect hard-won progress in the fight against #HIV—Launching in advance of #IAS2025—highlights urgent threats—funding cuts, political setbacks & rising inequality—& outlines how to reclaim momentum with a bold, equity-driven agenda.