Author: Silumesi Siyanga

Silumesi Siyanga is a dedicated health advocate from Chongwe, Zambia, currently serving as a Provincial AIDS Coordination Advisor at the National AIDS Council. With over seven years of experience in multi-sector coordination and community management of HIV/AIDS, he excels in executing tactical policies to combat the epidemic. His leadership in guiding the HIV/AIDS response across districts provides essential policy direction and fosters collaboration for positive outcomes.  Through his resilient advocacy for sexual and reproductive health, Silumesi empowers adolescents with critical insights and access to necessary services, establishing himself as a significant leader in HIV/AIDS prevention. Silumesi is a Mandela Washington Fellow committed to building collaborations, mobilizing essential resources, and refining health initiatives that transform lives in Zambia. As a GHC fellow, Silumesi aims to strengthen his systems thinking and strategic techniques, positioning himself to guide district teams from a holistic perspective. Silumesi is enthusiastic about utilizing the vast resources GHC provides and collaborating with an inspiring group of professionals dedicated to overcoming barriers to sexual and reproductive health services and commodities.