Dr. Siya, MD

Debunking HIV myths with Africa Director of Gates Foundation, Dr Paulin Basinga 🙌🏼 EXPLANATIONS ⬇️ 1. With treatment, HIV is no longer a de@th sentence. People on antiretroviral therapy (ART) can live long, healthy lives with a normal life expectancy.⁣⁣ ⁣ 2. There’s no cure for HIV yet. ART controls the virus and reduces it to undetectable levels, but it doesn’t eliminate it. Research into a complete cure is ongoing.⁣⁣ ⁣ 3. HIV is the virus. AIDS is the advanced stage of untreated HIV when the immune system is severely weakened.⁣⁣ ⁣ 4. HIV can’t be transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus can’t survive or reproduce in them, and mosquitoes inject saliva, not blood.⁣⁣ ⁣ 5. HIV doesn’t directly affect fertility. With effective treatment and an undetectable viral load, people living with HIV can conceive naturally and give birth to HIV-negative children.⁣⁣ ⁣ 6. Many people with HIV have no symptoms for years. Feeling fine doesn’t mean you're HIV-negative. The only way to know is to get tested.⁣⁣ ⁣ Share with friends and family to raise awareness 🙌🏼 #HIV #AfricaMonth #southafrica #myths

Busting the biggest myths about HIV 👊🏼⁣ ⁣ I'm finally launching my very first podcast and I couldn’t have asked for a more powerful start.⁣ ⁣ In this episode, I sit down with one of the world’s leading HIV experts, Prof. Catherine Orrell.⁣ ⁣ We talk about what it’s really like to live with HIV in 2025, the progress we’ve made, the stigma that still exists, and the future of treatment.⁣ ⁣ We also tackle the most Googled questions about HIV, and those viral myths you keep hearing on social media.⁣ ⁣ This isn’t just another health interview. It’s personal, powerful, and packed with the truth.⁣ ⁣ 🎧 Watch now. Comment your thoughts. And don’t forget to subscribe, this is just the beginning.⁣ ⁣ The link is on my profile 🙌🏼⁣ ⁣#hiv #aids #hivawareness #educate

This one for the boys 🥸 #period #educate #tampon #doctor Tampons sit in the V, while peeing happens through the urethra – two separate openings! Understanding women's health and bodies is not just a sign of curiosity; it's a sign of empathy, respect, and love. It helps in fostering better relationships and communication with the women in our lives, be it a mother, sister, partner, or friend ❤️

Delayed periods? DONT panic (YET) 🥸 I made this video explaining the reasons with one text prompt with Invideo!! You can try Invideo for free, but if you want to use their generative capabilities, paid plans start as low as $28/month. This will save you hundreds of dollars that you would otherwise spend on editing, animating and other production costs! 🔗 in b10 #period #pregnancy #pcos #endometriosis #invideoaipartner

30cm is 12inches 🤯 How long do YOU think it is!? The V is usually around 3–4 inches (7.5–10 cm) deep, but it can stretch up to 7 inches (18 cm) when aroused! yup, it’s a muscle! It expands during the act and even more during childbirth. And no, it doesn’t get “loose”, that’s a myth! #womenshealth #men #educate #tiktokdoc

Missed your period? 🥸 #pregnant #periods #womenshealth #doctor

The LAST guy 🫡 It’s important for men to learn about periods because when they understand menstruation, they become better partners, dads, teachers, and allies. Menstrual health education isn’t just for women .. when men know what a period is and how it works, they stop the stigma, support the people they love, and help create a more open and respectful world. Follow @doctor.siya for more health education! #period #educate #menstruation #tiktokdoc @Always @PlaytexTampons @Clue Period Tracker @Tampax US @Kotex @Flo Period Tracker

Another episode of testing mens knowledge on women's bodies 🥸 #womenshealth #educate #tiktokdoc #tampon

Does 🍍 makes it sweet? Myths EXPLAINED! 🤯 I made this video explaining the reasons with ONE text prompt with Invideo!! You can try Invideo for free, but if you want to use their generative capabilities, paid plans start as low as $28/month. This will save you hundreds of dollars that you would otherwise spend on editing, animating and other production costs! 🔗 in b10! #womenshealth #myths #tiktokdoc #educate #invideoaipartner

Busting Africa Myths 🤥 with Gates Foundation Africa CEO, Dr Paulin Basinga 🙌🏼 Happy Africa Day everyone! 🌍 Explanations ⬇️ 1. Africa is a continent, not a country — with 54 countries in it.⁣ ⁣ 2. We don’t ride elephants 🥲 we use cars, buses, and bikes like everyone else.⁣ ⁣ 3. No, we don’t get WiFi from trees 🫠 we have real internet, even 5G.⁣ ⁣ 4. There’s no language called “African” 🤥 we speak over 2,000 real languages.⁣ ⁣ 5. Healthcare isn’t always expensive .. many places have free or low-cost clinics.⁣ ⁣ 6. You won’t see lions walking in the streets 😅 wild animals stay in reserves, not cities. #KnowAfrica #AfricaMonth #Educate #Myths

0rg@sm Myths EXPLAINED! 🥸 I made this video explaining the reasons with ONE text prompt with Invideo!! You can try Invideo for free, but if you want to use their generative capabilities, paid plans start as low as $28/month. This will save you hundreds of dollars that you would otherwise spend on editing, animating and other production costs! 🔗 in b10! #womenshealth #myths #period #educate #invideoaipartner

Endometriosis Awareness 💛 Try InVideo and make your Avatar for FREE today! #endometriosis #endowarrior #educate #invideoaipartner

Episode 2: Guys, don't disappoint us! 🥸 Tampons come in different sizes to match how heavy your period flow is. It’s not about the size of your V or how s*ggually active you are (yes, some people actually believe that). Using the right absorbency helps prevent leaks and reduces the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Oh, and always change it every 4–8 hours 🙌🏼 #womenshealth #tampon #educate #doctor

You go through periods, pregnancy, and menopause with no pads, no paid leave, and barely any care and the world calls that normal ⁣ ⁣ This isn’t a glitch in the system, it is the system.! ⁣ A #HumanRightsEconomy means putting care and dignity at the center, from your first period to your last clinic visit.⁣ ⁣ Want to learn how economic policies can actually protect human rights?⁣ Start here 👉 www.ohchr.org #period #menopause #pregnancy #lifecycleapproach

I honestly can’t believe you’re 14. Feels like just yesterday you were this little kid with big eyes and a big heart and now you’re this kind, sweet, thoughtful young woman who blows me away every day. I’m so proud of you. And I hope you know that I’ll always be here cheering you on, loving you, no matter what. Happy birthday princess! #fatherdaughter #birthdaygirl #14years

Just a few weeks ago, I couldn’t walk without running out of breath. 1km felt impossible. But I made a decision to stop waiting, and start moving. I didn’t train perfectly. I wasn’t always consistent. But I showed up, again and again. And today, I crossed the finish line of my first ever 10km run. The pace wasn’t perfect. The path wasn’t easy. But with every step, I proved to myself that change is possible. Progress isn’t about speed, it’s about courage. And I’ve got plenty of that now 💪🏼 #absarunyourcityseries #absarunyourcity #Running #capetown @Moy Visuals @PUMA @Nike @Candice

South Africa is carrying 6% of the global TB burden, one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. Now, for the first time in over a century, a new vaccine is in the works. If it succeeds, it could change the future of global health. In this conversation, Dr. Paulin Basinga, Africa Director at the Gates Foundation, unpacks the future of health in Africa, from the new TB vaccine in development to major wins in reducing child and maternal mortalities. The link to the full interview is in my bio. #Tuberculosis #HIV #GatesFoundation #AfricaHealth #SouthAfrica

The future is African! 🌍 The full interview will be posted on YouTube so make sure to follow! #AfricaMonth