Winnie Byanyima

Winnie Byanyima

politician Uganda

Winnie Byanyima is a prominent Ugandan politician and human rights advocate, currently serving as the Executive Director of UNAIDS. With a background in aeronautical engineering, Byanyima has dedicated her career to fighting for social justice, gender equality, and health rights, particularly in the context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. She has been a vocal advocate for the importance of international support in combating HIV, emphasizing the critical role of U.S. funding in global health initiatives. Byanyima has also served as a member of the Ugandan Parliament and has held leadership positions in various international organizations, making her a respected figure in the global health community.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
271,255
Power
10,347$
Sentiment
7.38
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 2 8.00 0.14% +0% 10,847,910 15,311 $89,000 126$
Jamaica 2 7.50 0.14% +10% 2,961,167 4,537 $15,000 23$
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.04% +10% 67,886,011 26,377 $2,700,000 1,049$
Germany 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 83,783,942 51,750 $3,845,000 2,375$
United States 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 102,924 $21,000,000 6,530$
Ghana 1 7.00 0.13% +0% 31,072,945 41,709 $67,000 90$
Ukraine 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 43,733,762 25,456 $155,000 90$
Slovakia 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 5,459,642 3,191 $110,000 64$
Totals 10 576,748,030 271,255 $27,981,000 10,347$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Ukraine Ukraine: Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of the UN agency for AIDS, stated that the drug 'could change the trajectory of the HIV epidemic' if made available to the public. 8

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda): У ЄС рекомендували препарат для профілактики ВІЛ

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Winnie Byanyima, executive director of the UN agency for AIDS (UNAIDS), noted that the drug 'could change the trajectory of the HIV epidemic' if made available to all who need it. 9

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Unión Europea aprueba fármaco inyectable que podría prevenir el VIH

Jamaica Jamaica: Winnie Byanyima, executive director of the UN AIDS agency, has said the drug 'could change the trajectory of the HIV epidemic'. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: EU regulator green lights injectable HIV drug that could help stop transmission | News

Slovakia Slovakia: Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of the UN program on AIDS (UNAIDS), stated that this drug could change the course of the HIV epidemic if made available to all who need it. 9

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: Európska lieková agentúra odporučila schválenie injekcie na prevenciu vírusu HIV

Ghana Ghana: UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima emphasized the need for global solidarity to address the HIV crisis. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: WHO recommends twice-a-year HIV prevention shot

Jamaica Jamaica: UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima was well aware of the stakes, and the lives at risk, as research and health care struggle in South Africa. 6

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research, with global impact | World News

United States United States: UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima emphasized the urgent need for global solidarity to address the HIV crisis. 7

CNN: WHO recommends twice-a-year HIV prevention shot as concern looms over funding for global HIV fight

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Winnie Byanyima is the executive director of ONUSIDA and has highlighted the risks posed by the weakening global consensus on aid and funding cuts. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: En 2024 más de un millón de personas contrajeron VIH en todo el mundo

Germany Germany: Winnie Byanyima expressed optimism about transforming the crisis into an opportunity for global solidarity. 8

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Aids-Krise: US-Kürzungen gefährden Millionen Leben weltweit - Gesundheit

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAids, highlighted that many low- and middle-income countries have found ways to increase HIV spending from domestic resources. 8

The Guardian: High-risk HIV groups facing record levels of criminalisation as countries bring in draconian laws | Global development