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UNFPA South Africa

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UNFPA South Africa

@UNFPASA

UNFPA in South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa

southafrica.unfpa.org/en

Joined October 2015

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UNFPA South Africa
@UNFPASA
May 15
We’re hiring! UNFPA South Africa is looking for interns to join our team in Pretoria. If you’re ready to gain world-class experience and contribute to impactful change, we want to hear from you! 🇿🇦 📅 Deadline: 30 May 2026 🔗 Apply now: estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…
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UNFPA South Africa
@UNFPASA
Jun 5
Oh what a day!!💉💉 A defining moment in public health. President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the Lenacapavir HIV prevention programme in Secunda today, calling it a major turning point for South Africa. "To us, Lenacapavir is not just a medicine or a drug; to us it
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South African Government
@GovernmentZA
Jun 5
📸 President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at Lilian Ngoyi Stadium in Secunda, Mpumalanga, for the official national launch of Lenacapavir, an innovative long-acting injectable for HIV prevention. The President was received by Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu and Health Minister Dr
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Bhekisisa
@Bhekisisa_MG
Jun 5
The anti-HIV jab #LEN is almost foolproof at preventing HIV through sex and only needs to be taken twice a year. But it’s not a vaccine. Here’s what makes it different — and why you still need repeat injections for protection. #PrEP #HIV
How to use the anti-HIV jab — and where to find it - Bhekisisa
From bhekisisa.org
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UNFPA South Africa
@UNFPASA
Jun 5
UNFPA South Africa is on the ground today alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, and the Department of Health for the historic national launch of Lenacapavir! This groundbreaking, twice-yearly injectable is a massive step forward for HIV
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UNAIDS South Africa
@UNAIDS_ZAF
Jun 5
Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi administered the first dose of #Lenacapavir to a young 21 -year old female patient at the Paulina Maropeli health facility in Mpumalanga. This marks the official roll out of the #hivprevention jab in South Africa.
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UNAIDS South Africa
@UNAIDS_ZAF
Jun 5
The best prevention is the one you will use consistently. As #lenacapavir becomes available in 360 health facilities in 6 provinces in SA, see ⬇️ how it’s administered. Simple. Safe. Effective 💉
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UNAIDS South Africa
@UNAIDS_ZAF
Jun 5
Today we join the government in the roll-out of Lenacapavir - a twice yearly injection aimed at curbing new HIV infections. #lenacapavir #hivprevention
@SAgovnews
@SAgovnews
Jun 5
It is often said that health is wealth and South Africa’s launch of the game changing #Lenacapavir injectable today, Friday, 5 June 2026, provides a shot in the arm that will boost South Africa’s fight against HIV and AIDS. tinyurl.com/5333zs5r #GovZAUpdates
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UNFPA South Africa
@UNFPASA
Jun 5
Today marks a major step forward for HIV prevention in South Africa! UNFPA is thrilled to join His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, and the National Department of Health for the launch of the groundbreaking Lenacapavir rollout. By strengthening care and expanding access
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UNFPA
@UNFPA
Jun 5
#Uzbekistan is proving that progress in maternal health is achievable and inspiring. Behind every safe birth is a team of people who were trained and equipped to be there for mothers and newborns. 🎥 @unfpachief shows you how progress is made, one mother at a time.
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UNFPA South Africa
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Jun 4
Today, UNFPA South Africa met with Amb. Xolisa Mabhongo, DDG of @DIRCO_ZA, to strengthen our 30+ year partnership & advance the 6th Country Programme (2026-2030) 🇿🇦🇺🇳 Key discussions focused on alignment with national priorities (GBVF & teenage pregnancy), amplifying South
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UNFPA South Africa
@UNFPASA
Jun 2
MTN South Africa launches its 2026 #YelloCare campaign! This year, MTN is combining digital innovation, connected technologies, and strategic partnerships to bridge healthcare gaps and expand access for underserved communities. 📱🩺💛 Learn more:
MTN South Africa launches 2026 Y’ello Care campaign to expand access to healthcare
From techreviewafrica.com
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UNFPA South Africa
@UNFPASA
Jun 1
Welcome to Youth Month 2026! 🌟 Today kicks off June 2026 Youth Month in South Africa, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising. True national renewal starts with empowering the next generation. UNFPA stands with South African youth to champion Sexual and
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