Wim Vandevelde
@wimvandevelde.bsky.social
Treatment access activist 🌈
The right to health is a fundamental part of our human rights and of our understanding of a life in dignity 🌐 Posts my own etc
The right to health is a fundamental part of our human rights and of our understanding of a life in dignity 🌐 Posts my own etc
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Well done again 🇪🇸
Spain’s new weapon against drink spiking: an ice cube that traps the drug as evidence
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Spain’s new weapon against drink spiking: an ice cube that traps the drug as evidence
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Spain’s new weapon against drink spiking: an ice cube that traps the drug as evidence
A Madrid startup has built an ice cube that turns blue, bitter and solid the instant a drink is spiked, trapping the drug as evidence for police.
euroweeklynews.com
September 20, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Well done again 🇪🇸
Spain’s new weapon against drink spiking: an ice cube that traps the drug as evidence
euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/19/s...
Spain’s new weapon against drink spiking: an ice cube that traps the drug as evidence
euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/19/s...
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They are murderers and torturers: from bombing Venezuelan fishermen to denying cancer treatment to people unlawfully detained in US ICE concentration camps to robbing kids of their HIV treatment across sub Saharan African countries
The next administration must lead with one policy: no mercy
The next administration must lead with one policy: no mercy
ICE hasn’t paid for detainee medical care since October. Advocates call it the ‘death policy’ — my latest, w/ @kolyncheang.bsky.social. Spend some time with it www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
ICE hasn’t paid for detainee medical care since October. Advocates call it the ‘death policy’
ICE owes millions in unpaid bills to hospitals and, in some cases, detainees themselves have been directly billed for care, records show.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 2, 2026 at 10:38 PM
They are murderers and torturers: from bombing Venezuelan fishermen to denying cancer treatment to people unlawfully detained in US ICE concentration camps to robbing kids of their HIV treatment across sub Saharan African countries
The next administration must lead with one policy: no mercy
The next administration must lead with one policy: no mercy
« There are more @ViiV and @Gilead advertising posters in the airport in Rio this week than people in Brazil using their #PrEP products » - Mark Harrington, Treatment Action Group (TAG) @treatmentactiongroup.org
#AIDS2026
#AIDS2026
July 29, 2026 at 8:24 PM
« There are more @ViiV and @Gilead advertising posters in the airport in Rio this week than people in Brazil using their #PrEP products » - Mark Harrington, Treatment Action Group (TAG) @treatmentactiongroup.org
#AIDS2026
#AIDS2026
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The US government has stolen HIV treatment from 77,163 HIV positive children, slashed PrEP enrolment by 42%, closed 1700 PEPFAR HIV treatment sites, decimated programs led by and for key populations, implementers report slashing condom programming by 93% and so much more
July 26, 2026 at 12:26 PM
The US government has stolen HIV treatment from 77,163 HIV positive children, slashed PrEP enrolment by 42%, closed 1700 PEPFAR HIV treatment sites, decimated programs led by and for key populations, implementers report slashing condom programming by 93% and so much more
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NEWS: It's day 1 of #AIDS2026 in Rio, its the most important scientific AIDS conference, and the Trump Administration organized a conference session about its "America First Global Health Strategy"
so activists from Haiti, the US, and South Africa zapped it healthgap.org/press/activi...
so activists from Haiti, the US, and South Africa zapped it healthgap.org/press/activi...
Activists Disrupt U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Jeff Graham at International AIDS Conference, Protesting Trump’s Chokehold on Congressionally Appropriated HIV Funding, Mass Closure of Key Population Pr...
PRESS STATEMENTNew Data Show Trump and Rubio Responsible for Severe Deterioration in Program Outcomes, Including HIV Treatment Cut for 77,163 Children, 42% Reduction in PrEP Enrollment, Closure of 170...
healthgap.org
July 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM
NEWS: It's day 1 of #AIDS2026 in Rio, its the most important scientific AIDS conference, and the Trump Administration organized a conference session about its "America First Global Health Strategy"
so activists from Haiti, the US, and South Africa zapped it healthgap.org/press/activi...
so activists from Haiti, the US, and South Africa zapped it healthgap.org/press/activi...
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What’s extraordinarily important about this story is…under the current Trump regime, Congress has 2x fully funded this lifesaving AIDS program under budgets signed into law. The money is there—gathering dust. Trump is refusing to spend it. Congress is spineless and people are dying
The Trump administration’s cuts to the largest global HIV program last year resulted in sharp drops in both prevention efforts and treatment for the people most at risk from the disease.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/h...
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/h...
1,700 H.I.V. Treatment Sites Closed After Trump Aid Cuts, a Study Finds (Gift Article)
New research also shows that children and high-risk adult populations have been particularly affected.
www.nytimes.com
July 23, 2026 at 12:02 AM
What’s extraordinarily important about this story is…under the current Trump regime, Congress has 2x fully funded this lifesaving AIDS program under budgets signed into law. The money is there—gathering dust. Trump is refusing to spend it. Congress is spineless and people are dying
"If #Alimatravir is Approved, Merck’s Unethical Exclusion of Middle Income Countries will Prolong the Pandemic
Countries Must Issue Compulsory Licenses for Generic Alimatravir Now."
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Countries Must Issue Compulsory Licenses for Generic Alimatravir Now."
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Activists React to Merck’s Voluntary License for Generic Production of Investigational Long-Acting Oral PrEP Product, Alimatravir
Activists React to Merck’s Voluntary License for Generic Production of Investigational Long-Acting Oral PrEP Product, Alimatravir If Alimatravir is Approved, Merck’s Unethical Exclusion of Middle Inc...
healthgap.org
July 25, 2026 at 6:52 PM
"If #Alimatravir is Approved, Merck’s Unethical Exclusion of Middle Income Countries will Prolong the Pandemic
Countries Must Issue Compulsory Licenses for Generic Alimatravir Now."
healthgap.org/press/activi...
Countries Must Issue Compulsory Licenses for Generic Alimatravir Now."
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"It is disconcerting that the USG is included as a commercial exhibitor at the conference to actively promote their America First policy, given this generated much of the current crisis by withdrawing international funding in the most destructive way."
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AIDS 2026: Programme highlights to look out for | HIV i-Base
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July 21, 2026 at 2:37 PM
"It is disconcerting that the USG is included as a commercial exhibitor at the conference to actively promote their America First policy, given this generated much of the current crisis by withdrawing international funding in the most destructive way."
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ARIPO Faces Test of Transparency as Groups Challenge Gilead HIV Drug Patent Bid
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ARIPO Faces Test of Transparency as Groups Challenge Gilead HIV Drug Patent Bid - Gemnation
By CATHERINE MUROMBEDZI CORRESPONDENT A fresh patent fight filed from Harare could decide how easily future HIV medicines reach millions across Southern and East Africa. On 11 June, 2026, the…
gemnation.co.zw
June 16, 2026 at 8:43 AM
ARIPO Faces Test of Transparency as Groups Challenge Gilead HIV Drug Patent Bid
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For 20 years, we have worked to bridge the gap between innovation and access in global health.
Innovation only matters when it reaches the people who need it.
Innovation only matters when it reaches the people who need it.
June 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
For 20 years, we have worked to bridge the gap between innovation and access in global health.
Innovation only matters when it reaches the people who need it.
Innovation only matters when it reaches the people who need it.
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For 20 years, we have worked to expand access to health innovations at scale.
Our work addresses barriers that slow or limit access, affordability, supply, and delivery.
This has supported faster introduction and wider reach.
Access is what determines impact.
Our work addresses barriers that slow or limit access, affordability, supply, and delivery.
This has supported faster introduction and wider reach.
Access is what determines impact.
June 11, 2026 at 10:20 AM
For 20 years, we have worked to expand access to health innovations at scale.
Our work addresses barriers that slow or limit access, affordability, supply, and delivery.
This has supported faster introduction and wider reach.
Access is what determines impact.
Our work addresses barriers that slow or limit access, affordability, supply, and delivery.
This has supported faster introduction and wider reach.
Access is what determines impact.
Human Dignity has no nationality: Xenophobia, Constitutionalism and the Struggle for Justice in South Africa — African Law Matters www.africanlawmatters.com/blog/human-d...
Human Dignity has no nationality: Xenophobia, Constitutionalism and the Struggle for Justice in South Africa — African Law Matters
Sharon Ekambaram argues that the Constitution confers rights on everyone within South Africa’s borders and as such human dignity has no nationality. Hers is a call to action agaist xenophobic vigilant...
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June 11, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Human Dignity has no nationality: Xenophobia, Constitutionalism and the Struggle for Justice in South Africa — African Law Matters www.africanlawmatters.com/blog/human-d...
"The researchers were handing out copies of the editorial, recently published in the association’s flagship journal, which detailed the effects of N.I.H. cuts and other Trump administration actions on diabetes research and outcomes" www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/w...
Police Remove Diabetes Experts From Conference for Distributing Critique of Trump Administration
www.nytimes.com
June 9, 2026 at 7:47 AM
"The researchers were handing out copies of the editorial, recently published in the association’s flagship journal, which detailed the effects of N.I.H. cuts and other Trump administration actions on diabetes research and outcomes" www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/w...
“A person must not leave their country because they say I am hungry, I need to get a job elsewhere. People must not leave their country because they are being persecuted.”
Government ministers convened a “high-level” meeting on Monday to address the wave of anti-immigration marches gripping the country.
Read groundup.org.za/article/gove... by Ihsaan Haffejee
Read groundup.org.za/article/gove... by Ihsaan Haffejee
Government scrambles to deal with anti-immigration protests
Ministers convened a “high-level” meeting at the Union Buildings on Monday
groundup.org.za
May 26, 2026 at 9:27 AM
“A person must not leave their country because they say I am hungry, I need to get a job elsewhere. People must not leave their country because they are being persecuted.”
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À #AfraVIH2026, Wim Vandevelde (he/him) souligne que malgré des progrès, la participation des communautés reste souvent symbolique. Passer à une vraie co-construction implique d’intervenir plus tôt, mieux financer leur engagement et partager réellement le pouvoir.
May 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
À #AfraVIH2026, Wim Vandevelde (he/him) souligne que malgré des progrès, la participation des communautés reste souvent symbolique. Passer à une vraie co-construction implique d’intervenir plus tôt, mieux financer leur engagement et partager réellement le pouvoir.
Reposted by Wim Vandevelde
À #AfraVIH2026, Nathan Ford montre que l’implication des communautés peut accélérer l’accès aux innovations. Leur contribution a permis d’éclairer les décisions de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé et d’améliorer l’accès plus rapidement.
May 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM
À #AfraVIH2026, Nathan Ford montre que l’implication des communautés peut accélérer l’accès aux innovations. Leur contribution a permis d’éclairer les décisions de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé et d’améliorer l’accès plus rapidement.
Reposted by Wim Vandevelde
Au stand Unitaid à AfraVIH 2026, le Dr Philippe Duneton a échangé avec communautés et praticiens : sans eux, pas d’impact durable. « L’accès ne s’improvise pas. Ça s’anticipe. » Des solutions durables passent par les communautés et leur expertise.
May 5, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Au stand Unitaid à AfraVIH 2026, le Dr Philippe Duneton a échangé avec communautés et praticiens : sans eux, pas d’impact durable. « L’accès ne s’improvise pas. Ça s’anticipe. » Des solutions durables passent par les communautés et leur expertise.
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Merci aux communautés présentes à #AFRAVIH2026. Votre rôle est central dans la réponse au VIH. Comme je l’ai mentionné, « L’accès ne s’improvise pas. Ça s’anticipe ». Continuons à construire ensemble en intégrant pleinement votre expertise.
May 5, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Merci aux communautés présentes à #AFRAVIH2026. Votre rôle est central dans la réponse au VIH. Comme je l’ai mentionné, « L’accès ne s’improvise pas. Ça s’anticipe ». Continuons à construire ensemble en intégrant pleinement votre expertise.
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SCOOP: The F.D.A. blocked the release of studies finding that Covid and shingles vaccines were safe.
In the case of Covid, FDA staff had to withdraw studies heading toward publication:
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/u...
In the case of Covid, FDA staff had to withdraw studies heading toward publication:
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/u...
F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
www.nytimes.com
May 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
SCOOP: The F.D.A. blocked the release of studies finding that Covid and shingles vaccines were safe.
In the case of Covid, FDA staff had to withdraw studies heading toward publication:
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/u...
In the case of Covid, FDA staff had to withdraw studies heading toward publication:
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/u...
How (not) to organise a panel at a global health conference - The Lancet Global Health www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
How (not) to organise a panel at a global health conference
Global health is unfortunately not very global—a contradiction that becomes most evident
at global health conferences. Although convened to advance the field of global health,
these conferences often ...
www.thelancet.com
May 3, 2026 at 5:11 PM
How (not) to organise a panel at a global health conference - The Lancet Global Health www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
“Ensuring that treatments reach people requires deliberate effort – from generating local evidence to supporting policy adoption and implementation. Investing across both R&D and access is crucial to delivering meaningful public health impact.”
www.tballiance.org/academic-stu...
www.tballiance.org/academic-stu...
Academic Study Finds TB Alliance’s Access Approach Successfully Accelerated Uptake of New TB Treatments
Findings underscore critical role of product development partnerships in delivering both innovation and access GENEVA (April 24, 2026)—A new peer-reviewed […]
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April 27, 2026 at 8:36 AM
“Ensuring that treatments reach people requires deliberate effort – from generating local evidence to supporting policy adoption and implementation. Investing across both R&D and access is crucial to delivering meaningful public health impact.”
www.tballiance.org/academic-stu...
www.tballiance.org/academic-stu...
Rolling Back Health Equity Training Requirements in Medical Schools Harms Us All
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Why rolling back health equity training in medical schools is a dangerous failure that puts all patients at risk.
Medical Schools Have an Obligation to Push Back Against Federal Pressure
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April 23, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Rolling Back Health Equity Training Requirements in Medical Schools Harms Us All
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WATCH: Protesters interrupt OMB Director Russell Vought's opening statement: "PEPFAR Saves Lives, Spend The Money!"
Under Vought's direction, the administration has withheld billions in congressionally appropriated funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Under Vought's direction, the administration has withheld billions in congressionally appropriated funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
April 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
WATCH: Protesters interrupt OMB Director Russell Vought's opening statement: "PEPFAR Saves Lives, Spend The Money!"
Under Vought's direction, the administration has withheld billions in congressionally appropriated funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Under Vought's direction, the administration has withheld billions in congressionally appropriated funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Reposted by Wim Vandevelde
April 16, 2026 at 2:42 AM