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Among delegates attending the 22nd edition of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) in Harare are people living with HIV and they all have stories to tell. Among them is Reverend Canon Professor Gideon Byamugisha of Uganda the founding father of the International Network of Religious...
Press release HARARE/GENEVA, 9 December 2023—Africa can end AIDS as a public threat, but to do so governments and international partners need to increase actions to reach everyone in need. Actions include accelerating treatment for children living with HIV and HIV prevention for adolescent girls, young women and key populations....
With the discourse on funding for HIV programs being dominated by the Government and donor partners, a leading Malawian researcher says involving players is critical through innovative means such as taxes and levies. While countries such as Zimbabwe came up with the innovative AIDS levy, it has been an envy of...
By September, over five million people worldwide had started using PrEP (short for pre-exposure prophylaxis). This means taking medicine before sex to prevent getting infected with HIV. At just over a million users, South Africa makes up about a fifth of the total. These sound like big numbers — and they...
In the realm of global health, optimism often intersects with rhetoric, and one such prevailing sentiment asserts that we are at the last mile for the HIV response. This assertion, while undoubtedly fueled by significant advancements and progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, prompts a critical examination of its...
As I sit amidst the discussions at the ICASA conference, a recurring refrain echoes through the halls: 'Community Must Lead.' The rhetoric is ubiquitous, repeated by speakers who simultaneously call upon community members to take charge of their destinies while delineating the contours of the struggle for rights and...
The 2023 World AIDS Day theme boldly declares, 'Let Community Lead.' This rallying cry is not just a statement but an acknowledgment of a crucial shift in perspective. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly empowering directive lies a nuanced irony — a paradoxical call for communities to lead...
Introduction In recent weeks, the World AIDS Day theme has echoed a resounding call for communities to take the lead in the national and global response to HIV. This rallying cry emphasizes the vital role that communities play in addressing the challenges posed by the epidemic. However, within the seemingly...
The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) secretariat, organizers of the International Conference on AIDS & STIs in Africa has awarded the World Health Organisation African Region (WHO-AFRO) Director, Dr Matshidiso Moeti the prestigious SAA Excellence award. The award was handed to her during a plenary session at the International...
Press release GENEVA/HARARE, 4 December 2023— The world can end AIDS as a public health threat if communities on the frontlines of the HIV response are fully engaged and supported to do their work. This was the important message UNAIDS brought today to the opening of the 22nd International Conference...
