The Monday Press

March 2024

HIV News Around The Globe

To be a part of this transformative experience, interested individuals can register on the official workshop website. Don’t miss the chance to play a role in shaping the future of HIV management and women’s health in Africa.

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The objective of Critical Considerations and Actions for Achieving Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Context of Universal Health Coverage through a Primary Health Care Approach is to provide guidance to WHO Member States for ensuring progress towards universal access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the context of primary health care (PHC)- and universal health coverage (UHC)-related policy and strategy reforms.

This donation of 14,850 vials of injectable PrEP – called Cabotegravir Long Acting (CAB-LA) – to Zambia’s Ministry of Health will protect 2,000 Zambians against HIV for one year.  CAB-LA is a new HIV prevention method and the Ministry of Health is ensuring equitable access to both urban and rural populations in Zambia.

Representing the U.S. government at the event, Country Chair for the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Ryan Phelps said, “It is important that the people at risk of acquiring HIV can choose the HIV prevention method that works best for them and fits into their lifestyle. For those who have trouble taking a pill every day to prevent HIV, this long acting injectable may be a more manageable option.” Through this donation of injectable PrEP, the U.S. and Zambia governments are expanding HIV prevention options for all. Read more here

Unequal and inadequate: U=U communication from South African healthcare providers

Estimates for progress towards the UNAIDS 95:95:95 goals (95% of all people with HIV know their status, 95% of those who know their status are on treatment, and 95% of those on treatment are virally suppressed) vary somewhat but are in the region of 94:79:91.

The Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) message is crucial knowledge for all people living with HIV and communities vulnerable to it. Knowledge of U=U has been linked to increases in HIV testing, and among those living with HIV, better treatment adherence, improved self-image, and less worry about encountering stigma around dating and sex.

While South Africa has had a universal test and treat protocol in place since 2016 – the same year that the U=U campaign was formulated – it is unclear how well this message is currently being communicated in primary healthcare clinics. Read more here.

Major knowledge gaps on social harms after HIV partner notification

The African Workshop on HIV & Women 2024 is finally here 📢

We will be in attendance and will keep you posted on the discussions dedicated to optimizing cross disciplinary discussions and insights around healthcare for women living with HIV in Africa.

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Date: 22-23 February 2024 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Format: Hybrid 

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The African Workshop on HIV & Women 2024 is finally here 📢

We will be in attendance and will keep you posted on the discussions dedicated to optimizing cross disciplinary discussions and insights around healthcare for women living with HIV in Africa.

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Date: 22-23 February 2024 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Format: Hybrid 

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Following a successful 2023 program, AVAC is delighted to launch the 2024 Advocacy Navigator program and invites applications from emerging advocates from Eastern and Southern Africa interested in strengthening their skills in HIV prevention advocacy. Applications for the Advocacy Navigator program are now being accepted through 8 March 2024. 

Find details about the Advocacy Navigator program and application process here. And join us for an informational webinar on Tuesday, 13 February.

Date: Monday, 29 February 2024 Time: 17:00-18:30 EAT

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WACI Health, RANA and The Choice Agenda invite you to join them on Thursday, February 29 for “The New Public Health Order: How is Africa preparing for pandemics?”

This webinar will introduce key initiatives for the coming year from Africa CDC and the African Union and illuminate roles for civil society and community engagement. We will hear from both Africa CDC representatives and key advocates on the development of these initiatives and what goals they intend to achieve.

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