Josephine Nabukenya
@jnabukenya88
@EGPAF Board of Directors | @iasociety Governing Council member | Founder/Executive Director @MOSmilesUg | @Series_Of_Jojo 📍Queen's Young Leader 2016🎖🇬🇧🇺🇬
Thread 🧵 1/2 I'm honored to have been a recipient of the Queen's Young Leader award in 2016, and I'm thrilled to see The Queen's Commonwealth Trust being renamed to The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) in celebration of Her Majesty's remarkable legacy. #QECT
Communities at the forefront! Centering community voices & actions is crucial to achieving triple elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis & hepatitis B #TripleEliminationConfUG | @TECA_2025
Wrapping up the 1st Triple Elimination Conference Africa 2025 with renewed commitment to end vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B! Our PM @martinkyaroki & @EmojelTrevo from @ahfugandacares are part of this transformative journey #TripleEliminationConfUG
Happy #YouthSkillsDay! Let’s celebrate the potential of young people & empower them with essential skills for a brighter future. At @MOSmilesUg we’re committed to equipping them with soft skills to enable them to make informed health decisions. #YouthLead #21CenturySkills4Life
“We now have definitive evidence that HIV can be cured.” - Dr. @RemkovanLeeuwen. from @Aidsfonds_intl We need to Prioritize research & funding for a Cure that reaches everyone especially in regions that are mostly affected by #HIV. Read full article: aidsfonds.org/news-stories/s…
1/2 Inspired by the recent #IAS2025's sessions on co-infections, viral & host factors impact on HIV Cure strategies, At @Series_Of_Jojo, we're committed to making HIV cure research accessible to all. We're translating complex research into plain language that's easy to understand
2/2 #SeriesOfJojo Our goal is to empower everyone to access and grasp HIV cure science, bridging the gap between research and community. #HIVCure #IAS2025
🌍 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…
Proud of you 👏🏽
It’s a wrap! Thank you @iasociety for an incredible #IAS2025 in Kigali. The science, connections, advocacy & action points are all steps forward in ending AIDS by 2030. @MOSmilesUg remains committed to doing all we can to support the response. #EndAIDS
The wait is almost over! 🔥💥 Mark your calendars for November and get ready for the most epic Ariel Reunion yet! 🎉🌊. Save your ka Money and get ready to make some unforgettable memories!. It's gonna be #KapatiKapati_KAPATIKA😜 #ArielReunion25
Highlights | Conversations about U=U matter! At #IAS2025, Our Programs Manager @martinkyaroki is representing Miles of Smiles, championing the science that undetectable = untransmittable. Let's empower PLHIV & health workers to advocate for U=U and break down stigma!. #UequalsU
👏 #IAS2025 has come to a close! Thank you to all delegates, speakers, volunteers & partners for being part of a groundbreaking week of science & solidarity in Kigali. Together, let’s carry the momentum forward. Turi kumwe. Murakoze cyane, Rwanda! 🇷🇼 🙏
The #IAS2025 pre-conference session on decoding HIV cure challenges was a game changer for me as an advocate for HIV cure! Loved diving into the latest research, discussing obstacles & exploring new paths forward. Feeling energized & motivated to keep pushing for a cure! #HIVCure
Learning from the best at #IAS2025! Dr. Mina from @MinofHealthUG shares groundbreaking evidence: integrating services for #PLHIV can significantly reduce stigma. A huge step forward for our communities!. Our Programs Manager @martinkyaroki is bringing back valuable insights.
Integration of services for #PLHIV still faces mixed reactions in some health facilities where @MOSmilesUg works. However, Dr. Mina from @MinofHealthUG shared promising evidence of reduced stigma following a successful integration pilot, a step in the right direction. #IAS2025
Thrilled to host @ViiVHC's Ms. Jenny Cozins and Ms. Natsai Shoko!. As a valued grantee, we shared our vision for the Smiles Center and its impact on young people living with chronic illnesses. Please donate to support our #SmilesCenter campaign gofund.me/6d5ff619
2/2 a safe haven for children, adolescents & youth living with chronic illnesses. Our Tabasamu project with @TANZANIADIABET1, also funded by @queenscomtrust is empowering young people with soft skills for employability financial independence. Donate gofund.me/c5468a03
Thread 1/2 Huge thanks to the @queenscomtrust for the @QueensLeaders award🥇receiving this award was a turning point for me, inspiring me to make a greater impact. Today, I'm proud to say that @MOSmilesUg has made significant progress, including constructing The Smiles Center