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MaryRio.B.Semakula
@Riobarbie6
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Public Health Practitioner|dedicated Advocate for adolescents girls&women|Executive Director @UNYPA1|initiatives to needs of young people affected by HIV.
Uganda
Joined February 2017
RT @cehurduganda: ❝As the Network of Young People Living with HIV, we have been implementing several projects under PEPFAR and USAID, worki…
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RT @UNYPA1: @GovUganda, let’s #ActivateAIDSTrustFund now to secure sustainable funding for HIV programs. The future of YPLHIV lives depen…
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RT @UNYPA1: Our Executive Director today highlights how the disruption of critical health funding during the Trump era is taking a toll on…
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The Trump-era funding cuts are hurting YPLHIV in Uganda, fueling stigma and new infections. @GovUganda, it's time to #ActivateAIDSTrustFund for sustainable HIV support. YPLHIV lives depend on action now! #Combate
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You can manifest all you want, but your HIV status won’t change by positive thinking, only by positive testing at a health facility! Stay in the know, stay in control. #Combate
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Testing for HIV isn’t like an exam and no one fails, but everyone wins with knowledge! Stay sharp, stay safe, and let’s make testing easy and accessible for all. Who’s with me? ✊ #Combate
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Double stigma. Limited access. Overlooked voices. PLWHIV with disabilities face immense barriers daily from healthcare to education. Let’s fight for inclusive care, break stereotypes & ensure everyone gets the support they deserve. Together, we leave no one behind! 💊♿️ #CHMW
HIV/AIDS AND DISABILITY 💊♿️ During my weekend reminiscing time, I deeply thought about my colleagues who are HIV positive and are people with disabilities. 💊 From the double stigma and lack of disability-friendly healthcare facilities to limited access to information and services tailored to their needs, the challenges they face are immense. ♿️Many are excluded from HIV prevention programs and comprehensive sex education due to societal misconceptions that they are not sexually active. 💊Poverty worsens the situation, limiting access to proper nutrition, transportation to health facilities, and adherence to treatment. ♿️The lack of sign language interpreters and braille materials in health centers further alienates those with sensory disabilities while stigma from both the community and even healthcare workers can lead to neglect or poor treatment. We must work together to break these barriers and ensure inclusive healthcare that leaves no one behind🙏 @UNYPA1
#InclusiveHealthcare
#EndStigma
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Your future is in your hands! Protect your health, own your choices, and take charge of your Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) every day. Let’s build a brighter tomorrow together. 💪🏾 #CHMW
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As YPLHIV, our light is unstoppable. 🌟 When we rise above fear and own our truth, we ignite courage in others. Let’s keep shining and empowering the world because our strength inspires change. 💪✨ #CHMW
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RT @MNYPA1: Great work @Riobarbie6, thank you for the strategic leadership at @UNYPA1. Let’s keep impacting. #WeAreMNYPA
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2025 is all about “Combating HIV My Way” 🛡️💪 because every journey is unique, but the goal stays the same thriving, not just surviving! Let’s break stigma, own our stories, and inspire the world. #CHMW
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We had a productive engagement with @qcil_uganda2 today, driven by innovation and a spirit of creativity. Something extraordinary is coming. Keep watching the @UNYPA1’s space!
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Are you passionate about hosting an Edutainment show and uplifting YPLHIV? 🎙️ This is your moment! Share a 1-minute video about yourself and email it to dmbalya@unypa.org by 4th February 2025. 💌 Join us and be part of a movement making a difference.
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The way some young people are dodging their ARVs, you'd think it's gym day! But remember, staying consistent with your pill 💊 and keep winning every single day!
Eh, but honestly, who told you ARVs need a public holiday? They’re your everyday ride-or-die squad, not tourists! Swallow those pills 💊 like a boss and let them do their thing.
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RT @Maninme_ug: HIV session with Rio Babirye, the UNYPA Executive Director, at the Girls’ Garage: Did you know that 570 young women 15-24…
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Know your status, stay curious, and take control of your health. You’ve got this – every step is a win! Keep that roadmap handy because your future is waiting! 🙌
Pre and post-HIV counseling isn’t just a chat; it’s your GPS for navigating your health! Know your status, ask the right questions, and own your journey. Because life’s better with a roadmap!
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RT @UNYPA1: Happy New Year! 🌟 Here's to fresh opportunities, bold innovations, and deeper commitments in 2025. Together, we’ll push bou…
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