SA becomes first African country to register twice-a-year anti-HIV jab... at record speed | News24 South Africa has become the first African country – and our medicines regulator the third worldwide – to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir (LEN), that could bring an en...

"South Africa has become the first African country... to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, #lenacapavir" via @news24southafrica.bsky.social

A tweet from Pop Base reads: “A melting ice sculpture of the word ‘Democracy’ was placed in front of the U.S. Capitol.” Two photos show the sculpture before and after melting. In the first, the word “DEMOCRACY” is fully visible in clear ice with the Capitol building in the background. In the second, much of the sculpture has melted, leaving only fragments that spell “D_C_AY,” symbolizing the decay of democracy.

A powerful visual.

I did this and only realised when I read it split at the end of a line!

It was great to speak with the BBC’s State of Us podcast about the science behind vaccines in the wake of the pandemic, alongside a local politician Paul Frew

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Exclusive: ex-CDC director talks about why she was fired Nature - “I would never do that, as a scientist,” Susan Monarez says of being asked to approve changes to vaccine recommendations without knowing the details.

Exclusive: "The CDC is far too important to just give up on" says Susan Monarez, who was director of the CDC for just 29 days under the current administration

go.nature.com/4nUJZd8

Unheard Have you ever felt unheard by your doctor? Been frustrated that they haven't understood your symptoms, that they have neglected your concerns? When Dr Rag...

In her book "Unheard" @drrageshri.bsky.social writes "If we truly want a more equal healthcare system, then we need to listen more ethically to patients, particularly the most marginalised"

www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rages...

Ooh Roger Rabbit or Winter’s Bone - less predictable!

Excited to co-chair the global ward round session for this symposium - fantastic speakers exploring a range of infection presentations relevant to a global audience. Booking open at link below, and also available as catch up!
@rcpedin.bsky.social

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is definitely coming for your vaccines The chaos at the CDC in the wake of last week's firing of its Director and the resignations of four senior officials is fallout from the latest skirmish in RFK Jr.'s war against vaccines. Make no mist

"Make no mistake, RFK Jr. is coming for your vaccines, and people will die because of it"

@gorskon.bsky.social

sciencebasedmedicine.org/robert-f-ken...

Anal Cancer Screening in HIV: When Guidelines Get Ahead of the Evidence Should every person with HIV over age 35 (if MSM or transgender woman) or 45 (everyone else) have an anal Pap smear, a digital anal rectal exam (DARE), and possibly a high-resolution anoscopy every 1–...

The anal cancer screening guidelines for PWH recommend testing every 1-2 yrs. But the evidence base is thin, the tests are imperfect, and resources are limited. Here's why guidelines may be racing ahead of the data (and certainly the resources). #IDSky #HIVSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...

Amazing night watching #SmallTownBoys by @shapercaper @edfringe.bsky.social - beautiful choreography, gorgeous cast and truly moving scenes. Much work still to be done to challenge HIV stigma #loveislove #UequalsU #CantPassItOn

The potential impact of reductions in international donor funding on tuberculosis in low-income and middle-income countries: a modelling study We estimate substantial potential impacts on tuberculosis morbidity and mortality due to reductions in international donor funding. Expanded support from domestic and international donors is essential...

Sobering study on the devastating impact of aid cuts on tuberculosis incidence and mortality in low and middle income countries

Governments of highest TB burden nations will need to wake up and invest more!

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

📣 Waverley Care is hiring!

We’re looking for 2 fundraisers to join our team 💜

✨Fundraising Officer - Events & Challenges Officer (mat cover)
✨ Fundraising Officer - Community & Corporate

📅 Application deadline: 23:59, Thursday 31 July 2025
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Conor Maguire talking about the need to obliterate ageism from health care - an ageing society is a success! @rcpedin.bsky.social #IPFmedicon2025

Booking open for the next webinar in our #OneHealth series @rcpedin.bsky.social - promises to be an excellent event with fantastic speakers sharing their expertise on some hugely important topics #medsky

Event graphic with 8 July date and 18:30-20:30N times

Environmental changes are increasingly driving disease patterns around the world.

At our One Health webinar on 8 July, learn how pollution and climate change impact human and ecosystem health.

Book your place: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/envir... @drheatherferg.bsky.social

Learn more about the One Health approach at our introductory webinar tomorrow - some fantastic speakers and sure to be an interesting panel discussion! @rcpedin.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social

WE'RE PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! 🏆

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EDITORIAL “What can we do to counter the current chaos? At the least, we can try to maintain order. In our roles as editors, this means continuing to do what we think makes a difference: publishing the highest-quality research, analysis, opinion, and educational content that can improve patient health.” “Order out of Chaos” by NEJM Editor-in-Chief Eric J. Rubin, M.D., Ph.D.

In a new editorial, NEJM Editor-in-Chief Eric J. Rubin, MD, PhD, comments on the effects of the raft of executive orders from the current administration on scientific research and public health. Read the full editorial: nej.md/4gXeRFW

#MedSky

Blustery but beautiful walk along the Fife Coastal Path today