Mary K Tumushime (She, Her)
@MTumushime
Public Health Researcher | SRHR consultant | Founder, aPHrica Pulse | Job 22:28
aPHrica Pulse is a platform for sharing stories and news and celebrating initiatives and leadership within #PublicHealth, pertinent to African and Black peoples around the world🗺️ 🔗 connect with us on LinkedIn and lookout for our website, coming soon! linkedin.com/company/aphric…
🌎World Population Day. Today, we highlight the power of the largest youth generation in history. Young people are leading change. demanding rights, shaping their futures & pushing for a world that’s just, inclusive & sustainable. #WorldPopulationDay2025 #YouthVoices #SRHR
Plus 1😪🤧😷 #FluSeason
Zimbabwe has recorded over 12,000 new suspected influenza cases in the past week alone, but health experts say there is no cause for alarm as this aligns with the country’s annual flu season. news.pindula.co.zw/2025/07/08/zim…
Sexual Harassment is unwelcome conduct that makes you feel unsafe, intimidated or offended. It's a violation of boundaries, misuse of power and a form of sexual violence. Let's commit to recognizing, calling out and stopping it. Your right to safety and respect is non-negotiable.
Pleased that our paper on developing and evaluating a self-care intervention promoting HIV and contraceptive services for tertiary students in Zimbabwe is published in this issue! Available here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ji… @LMancitshana @cmangenah01 @EdwardMatsikir4 @Euphemia4
🆕JIAS supplement: “PEP in Africa: prospects, opportunities and challenges” guest edited by Euphemia L. Sibanda, Julie Fox and Peter Godfrey-Faussett. Check out the issue here: bit.ly/JIASPEP @SSLN_HIV
The non-consensual sharing or creation of intimate photos and videos is a severe form of sexual violence. If you are the victim of intimate image abuse, visit stopncii.org. For incidents involving minors, report to iwf.org.uk/report/ or takeitdown.ncmec.org
Interested in youth (15-24 years old) co-creation? TDR are organizing a practical guide and seeking peer reviewers. We are particularly interested in LMIC researchers and people excited about youth engagement. Deadline for interest 30 July. Details: forms.gle/7yJzUYZ1Y4gG1r…
If we: 🌍ascribe to Ubuntu or 🙏🏾practice religion or ♀️⚧️recognise the full humanity of women and girls or 🖤✊🏾believe that Black Lives Matter... Then I think, we, in our various spheres of influence, should respond to this days' call to action❣️ #IDWGA
Women & girls of African descent continue to face multiple forms of discrimination. Greater efforts are needed to empower them & protect their rights. Friday is the first-ever International Day of Women & Girls of African Descent. un.org/en/observances…
Africans for Mental Health trains community members to become certified Adult Mental Health First Aiders. Dates: Cohort #8: 23-24 Jul Cohort #9: 12-13 Aug Cohort #11: 7-8 Oct Register: lnkd.in/ekyepYYz #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters
A colleague posted on LinkedIn about a new publication, but didn't post the link. I asked for the link, but I really wanted to say:
📌SRHR is about dignity, choice, and empowerment. Let’s: 1⃣ Protect rights 2⃣ End stigma 3⃣ Build safer communities #SRHR
Get to know more about aPHrica Pulse! #aPHricaPulse #PublicHealth linkedin.com/posts/aphrica-…
HIV is a major contributor of morbidity and mortality among young people and treatment lags behind for them. Interventions like these can help close the gap👏🏾👏🏾
@nyasha_dzavakwa presenting her trial findings at #IAS2025 -@ThruZim .Electronic morning devices significantly reduced odds and f viral non- suppression in adolescents who were non- suppressed
Our study on a youth-led intervention to promote uptake of HIV & contraception services will be presented at the JIAS PEP IN AFRICA SUPPLEMENT launch on 16 July 3-4.30pm @ #IAS2025 🥳 Register to attend 👥 In-person shorturl.at/TZLKZ 🔗 Online shorturl.at/RdDrj
🆕JIAS supplement: “PEP in Africa: prospects, opportunities and challenges” guest edited by Euphemia L. Sibanda, Julie Fox and Peter Godfrey-Faussett. Check out the issue here: bit.ly/JIASPEP @SSLN_HIV
When a victim shares their story, the most powerful thing you can do is LISTEN. Actively. empathetically. Avoid asking “why” questions that imply blame. Instead, ask “How can I support you?”Your willingness to listen creates a safe space& is the first step toward healing &justice
A sex worker can be victim of rape. A wife can be a victim of rape by her spouse. There are no perfect victims. Consent can be withdrawn.
#Measles can be fatal. Do you know its symptoms? 🔸 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body 🔸 Fever 🔸 Runny nose 🔸 Cough 🔸 Red and watery eyes 🔸 Small white spots inside the cheeks Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles.
Excited to share our new paper in the JIAS supplement “PEP in Africa”! We co-developed and evaluated a community-driven intervention to promote uptake of HIV and contraception services among students. @SSLN_HIV @MTumushime You can read the paper here >> onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ji…
🆕JIAS supplement: “PEP in Africa: prospects, opportunities and challenges” guest edited by Euphemia L. Sibanda, Julie Fox and Peter Godfrey-Faussett. Check out the issue here: bit.ly/JIASPEP @SSLN_HIV
Endometriosis is a whole-body disease that can cause widespread inflammation, organ damage, and systemic symptoms. That’s why early diagnosis and education is key. Endometriosis is #BeyondTheWomb ✨ #endometriosisawareness
Consent is an active, ongoing, and enthusiastic "yes." It can never be assumed due to past relationships, silence, or intoxication. Understanding and practicing affirmative consent is the cornerstone of preventing sexual violence and fostering healthy, respectful relationships.