STI Awareness Week is here! 📅 Read through the facts and schedule an appointment to get tested at the UHC by calling 706-542-1162. (*Asymptomatic testing is offered to cis-male or assigned male at birth and cis-female or assigned female at birth genders!) #BeWellUGA #STIweek

Testing for STIs requires going to a clinic. But is that necessary? The ability to collect samples outside of a clinical setting has numerous benefits, including pseudo-anonymity, increased comfort and ultimately increased access to testing. 🎧asm.social/2TG #STIweek

Did you know? Anyone having sex can get an STI. This STI Awareness Week, know your STI care options and Get Yourself Tested! bit.ly/4dTyyh7 Hazte pruebas de #ITS y el #VIH con tu pareja sexual. ¡Muéstrense respeto! bit.ly/3YHvddJ #GYT #STIweek

Does talking about STIs make you cringe? This #STIWeek, it’s time we drop the awk and have “the talk” about testing. See how it’s done with videos, scripts, convo starters, and more at OwnTheAwk.org or bit.ly/OwnTheAwkSTIs. #STIAwarenessWeek @CityofSTLDOH @NCSH_

🚨 STI Awareness Week is here! 📊According to the CDC, about 1/5 of the U.S. had an STI on any given day in 2018. 💰 STI associated healthcare costs were nearly $16 billion! Learn more about how STIs impact our lives and help reduce the stigma for treatment! #STIWeek

Are you having sex that could result in pregnancy? Syphilis is dangerous to unborn babies, which is why DPH recommends universal screening during pregnancy at the first prenatal visit and early in the 3rd trimester. Learn more: ow.ly/CQUK50YH6TK #STIWeek #GetYourselfTested

#STIweek is here! Learn how these three steps can prevent #STIs: bit.ly/3OI5amf #TalkTestTreat

You can have an STI without any symptoms. To be confident about your status, #GetYourselfTested. Not sure where to start? Find testing locations near you: ow.ly/G51850YH6R0. #STIWeek

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often are easily treated when diagnosed, but many people don’t realize they’re infected. These undiagnosed infections may have serious, life-long consequences. Read the article: asm.social/2Ty #STIweek

It's STI Awareness Week! Stay tuned all week long to get the latest info on STI trends, testing, treatment, and prevention. Let's raise awareness together. Learn more: ow.ly/QOZB50YH6EK. #STIWeek

Did you know that #STI symptoms are harder to see and feel for women? Visit tinyurl.com/33uwx8by, to learn more. #TalkTestTreat #STIweek

STI Awareness Week is April 12-18. We can stand up to stigma, fear, and discrimination. CDC’s campaigns GYT: Get Yourself Tested, Talk. Test. Treat., and Prepare Before You’re There are available online now. cdc.gov/sti-awareness/index.… #STIWeek

Innovation for a Peaceful Future: A Night of Collaboration at the AUDA-NEPAD Gala On February 12th, a powerful message of unity and progress echoed through the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa. Her Excellency Ms. Maria José Samba Ovono Obono, the African Union’s Special Representative to Chad, joined a prestigious gathering of leaders and innovators for a high-level gala dinner. This event, a cornerstone of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Week, brought together influential figures like the Deputy President of the Gambia, former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, and a host of ministers, ambassadors, and young innovators. The evening was more than just a celebration; it was a testament to the growing understanding that science and technology are not just engines of economic growth, but also crucial pillars of peace and security. The discussions highlighted a pivotal shift in perspective: that innovation, in all its forms, can empower local communities and foster a more responsible and engaged citizenry. This is the driving force behind the fifth phase of the African Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (ASTII) initiative. By focusing on organizational change and empowering the youth, the program aims to harness the transformative power of peaceful elections for sustainable development. In a significant step forward, our STI Office, in partnership with Lund University, is collaborating with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This consortium will work to extend the benefits of innovation to non-profit institutions and the government sector. The future is bright, with training sessions based on the internationally recognized Oslo Manual planned for Chad, Madagascar, and many other nations. This will equip them with the tools to collect and analyze innovation data, paving the way for evidence-based policies and a more prosperous, peaceful Africa. #InnovationForPeace #AfricaRising #AUDA_NEPAD #STIWeek #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment

MEDIA ADVISORY | STI Awareness & Safe Sex Promotion Event – WARD 97 The Soul City Institute, in collaboration with City Health and Town Two Facility, will host an STI awareness and safe sex promotion event targeting youth and young adults. Media are invited to cover the initiative aimed at educating young people on sexual health, STI prevention, and condom use. DETAILS OF THE EVENT | 13 February 2026 🕘 09:00 – 14:00 📍 Khayelitsha Two| Blue Hall, Ward 97 Theme: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Future Purpose: STI awareness, promotion of safe sex, and condom use Activities Include: Free condom distribution STI education and health talks Interactive sessions on HIV prevention and sexual wellness 📞 Enquiries: Contact: 011 771 7914 Call to Action: Free condoms, know your status, and stay protected from STIs, unwanted pregnancies, and HIV #Condomweek #STIWeek

What will it really take to build a thriving research and development ecosystem in Africa? At the CJED Fellows Baraza during #STIWeek, the conversation moved beyond theory and into action. The room agreed: while government investment is the spark, it cannot be the whole fire. To truly achieve the vision of #STISA2034, the private sector must step up. Speakers painted a clear picture of the future— one where we remove costly biotech import barriers, govern Research & Development with a clear hand, and build an ecosystem so competitive that our brightest minds choose to stay and build at home. Government investment sends the signal, but it's the confidence of the entire market that will turn up the volume on #AfricanInnovation. #ScienceForDevelopment

It’s #STI / #CondomWeek. @WitsRHI is partnering with Region F & the @CityofJoburgZA to bring #HIV testing, health talks & condom awareness to the community. Find the mobile clinic. Know your status💙#STIWeek #ResearchConnect #WitsRHI

STIs are preventable! Use condoms consistently & correctly. #STIWeek #CondomWeek #SexualHealthMatters @HealthZA

Going out? Prepare Before You're There! Sexual health decisions are easier before you go out or swipe right. Making a #SaferSexGamePlan and being intentional about your #SexualHealth routine can help! #STIweek bit.ly/3RF1OP5

YES, testing is easier than you’d think. And because many STIs don’t have symptoms, it’s the only way to know for sure. YES to sex? #YESmeansTEST #STIweek yesmeanstest.org/ #STI #stitesting