ICASA 2025 Pre-Conference Spotlights Innovation and Resilient HIV Strategies
Accra, Ghana – 3rd December 2025 – The pre-conference sessions of ICASA 2025 opened in Accra with a strong focus on leadership, youth engagement, policy innovation, and sustainable HIV prevention programs across Africa. The sessions brought together government officials, public health experts, community leaders, and youth representatives to share insights, best practices, and strategies for a more effective and inclusive HIV response.
Opening Remarks and Keynote Address
The pre-conference commenced with opening remarks emphasizing the critical role of leadership, collaboration, and sustaining HIV prevention programs on the continent. The keynote address underscored national commitment, integrated health systems, funding resilience, and community engagement as fundamental pillars for an effective HIV response.
Session Highlights
1. Country Leadership and Resilient HIV Prevention Programs
Panelists from multiple African countries highlighted strategies for integrated, sustainable HIV prevention, with an emphasis on community-led approaches and decentralized service delivery to improve access, efficiency, and impact.
2. Fireside Chat – Leading for Impact
Experts discussed practical approaches to navigating declining donor support, integrating HIV prevention into broader health systems, and ensuring long-term resilience of national HIV programs.
3. Vision 2030—Global Efforts to End HIV
This session focused on governance, strong health systems, and cross-sector collaboration as key enablers for achieving global HIV elimination targets.
4. Preview of The Lancet HIV & Lancet Global Health Joint Series
Panelists showcased upcoming research emphasizing integration of services, digital health tools, community engagement, and national leadership to support sustainable HIV prevention and treatment initiatives.
The ICASA 2025 pre-conference successfully set the tone for the main conference, highlighting the importance of leadership, youth involvement, and evidence-based strategies in advancing Africa’s HIV response. Participants left with actionable insights and renewed commitment to collaborative approaches, ensuring that HIV prevention programs remain inclusive, resilient, and responsive to the continent’s unique challenges.
