ICASA 2021 Conference: Oral Abstracts

icasa 2021

Oral Abstract Presentations (Recorded Sessions)

Session Time Session Title
09:45 – 10:30
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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
12:36 – 13:21
Non Abstract Driven Session
Abstract Title: Leading the fight back for HIV prevention.
  • Chair: Christine Stegling (United Kingdom)
  • Co-Chair: Nyasha Sithole (Zimbabwe)

Speakers

  • Grace Kumwenda (Malawi)
  • Moses Mulindwa (Uganda)
  • Joyce Nganga (Kenya)

 

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13:33 – 14:18
Non Abstract Driven Session
Abstract Title: Countering the Opposition to Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Perspectives from Africa
  • Chair: Lois Chingandu (Zimbabwe)
  • Co-Chair: Dr. Haley McEwen (South Africa)

Speakers

  • Patricia Machawira (Zimbabwe)
  • Mercy Niyibeshasho (Nigeria)
  • Rosette Nanyanzi (Uganda)

 

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13:33 – 14:18
Abstract Driven Session
Track A: Basic Science (Biology & Pathogenesis)
Abstract Title: A3 – Diagnostics tools development
  • Chair: Dr. Fausta Mosha (Congo)
  • Co-Chair: Dr. Nokukhanya Msomi (South Africa)

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
Non Abstract Driven Session
Title: No Prevention, No End. Taking the lead in implementing the 2025 HIV Roadmap
  • Chair: Nyasha Sithole (Zimbabwe)

Speakers

  • Samuel Matsikure (Zimbabwe)
  • Dr. Bannet Ndyanabangi (South Africa)
12:36 – 13:21
Abstract Driven Session
Track E: Health Systems, Economics and Implementation Science
Abstract Title: E3 – Socio Economics
  • Chair: Ms. Beatrice Mutali (South Africa)

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13:33 – 14:18
Non Abstract Driven Session
Title: Implementing the New Global AIDS Strategy 2021-2026: the importance of a resilient Primary Health Care
  • Chair: Hon. Dr. David Parirenyatwa (Zimbabwe)
  • Co-Chair: Emmanuel Ndlangamandla (South Africa)

Speakers

  • Dr. Yogan Pillay (South Africa)
  • Florence Anam (Kenya)
  • Dr. Chewe Luo (Zambia)
13:33 – 14:18
Abstract Driven Session
Track E: Health Systems, Economics and Implementation Science
Abstract Title: E6 – Differentiated Service Delivery
  • Chair: Prof. Morenike Ukpong (Nigeria)
  • Co-Chair: Mr. Jimmy Wilford (Zimbabwe)

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
Non Abstract Driven Session
Title: Drug Policy Reform in Africa: a core component to achieving the SDG targets
  • Chair: Ifeanyi Okechukwu (Nigeria)
  • Co-Chair: Adeniyi Moronfolu (Nigeria)

Speakers

  • Adeolu Adebiyi (Nigeria)
  • Charity Monareng (South Africa)
  • Kunal Naik (Mauritius)

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13:33 – 14:18
Abstract Driven Session
Track A: Basic Science (Biology & Pathogenesis)
Abstract Title: A2 – Host Genetics, Immunology & Co-Infections
  • Chair: Prof. Laurent Belec (France)
  • Co-Chair: Prof. Thumbi Ndungu (South Africa)

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13:33 – 14:18
Special Session
Title: HIV and COVID 19: Challenges in Africa
  • Chair: Prof. John Idoko (Nigeria)
  • Co-Chair: Dr. Nokukhanya Msomi (South Africa)

Speakers

  • Prof. Seni Kouanda (Burkina Faso)
  • Prof. Serge Eholie (Cote D’Ivoire)
  • Prof. Samuel Kalluvya (Tanzania) – Download Presentation

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
12:36 – 13:21
Special Session
Title: The Key Role of the Faith Sector Leadership in the HIV response in Africa
  • Chair: Mr. Paul Sagna (Senegal)
  • Co-Chair: Rev. Godson Lawson (Togo)

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10:30 – 11:15
Effects of COVID-19 on the health of Female sex workers in Africa: Innovation and Resilience of sex workers on HIV response (Female Sex Worker Zone)
11:30 – 12:15 In the Daily Life of Adolescent Girls and Young Women with Disabilities: focusing on SRHR and GBV (Disability Networking Zone)
12:30 – 13:15 The Proximity Project (Key Population Zone)
13:30 – 14:15
14:30 – 15:15 Eroe Bambino-Child Heroe (Youth Zone)
15:30 – 16:30 Maintaining the gains on HIV within COVID 19 (PLHIV Zone)
Session Time Session Title
09:45 – 10:30
Session Video:
10:42 – 11:27

Special Session

Title: HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care among People Who Use Drugs and People in Prison in Africa

  • Chair: Mariana Martin (Namibia)
  • Co-Chair: Dr. Khadija Shikely (Kenya)

Speakers

  • Mr. Elie Aaraj (Lebanon)
  • Ms. Doreen Gaura (South Africa)
  • Ms. Fariba Soltani (Iran)
  • Joseph O. Ike (Nigeria)

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12:36 – 13:21

Abstract Driven Session

Track D: Law, Human Rights Social Science and Political Science
Abstract Title: D5 – Innovation, Adolescents, Young People and HIV

  • Chair: Ms. Beatrice Mutali (South Africa)

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10:42 – 11:27
Special Session
Title: 2021 Political Declaration on AIDS – how to accelerate implementation
  • Chair: Diene Keita (Guinea)
  • Co-Chair: Cindy Kelemi (Botswana)

Speakers

  • Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula (Namibia)
  • Dr. Angeli Achrekar (United States)
  • Ms. Doreen Moraa (Kenya)

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12:36 – 13:21
Special Session
Title: Impact of COVID-19 on the TB/HIV response
  • Chair: Dr. Nonhlanhla Makhanya (South Africa)

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13:33 – 14:18
Abstract Driven Session
Track B: Clinical Science, Treatment and Care
Abstract Title: B2 – COVID -19 & HIV
  • Chair: Dr. Hugues Lago (Congo)
  • Co-Chair: Prof. Mosa Moshabela (South Africa)

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13:33 – 14:18
Special Session
Title: Progress on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in South Africa (Challenges, Successes and Lessons Learned)
  • Chair: Ms. Steve Letsike (South Africa)

Speakers

  • Dr. Nicholas Crisp (South Africa)
  • Dr Jeremy Nel (South Africa)
  • Dr. Lesley Bamford (South Africa)

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
13:33 – 14:18
Special Session
Title: COVID-19 Management: EMRO Region, Egypt, Central Africa
  • Chair: Prof. Michel E. Kazatchkine (France)
  • Co-Chair: Prof. John Idoko (Nigeria)

Speakers

  • Prof. Francois-Xavier Mbopi-Keou (Cameroon)
  • Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar (Egypt)

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13:33 – 14:18
Special Session
Title: Rapid Tests/Auto tests: HIV & COVID-19
  • Chair: Prof. Mireille Dosso (Cote D’Ivoire)
  • Co-Chair: Prof. Gérard Grésenguet (Central African Republic)

Speakers

  • Prof. Laurent Belec (France)
  • Carmen Figueroa (Switzerland)
  • Prof. Mathildah M. Mokgatle (South Africa)

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
12:36 – 13:21
Workshop
Title: HIV programming during COVID-19: Sustaining the gains and building back better for women, children and adolescents.
  • Chair: Rikke Le Kirkegaard (United States)
  • Co-Chair: Judith Sherman (United States)

Speaker

  • Laurie Gulaid (South Africa)
  • Anurita Bains (Lesotho)
  • Joseph Bitilinyu-Bango (Malawi)
  • Dr. Priscilla Lumano Mulanga (Zambia)
  • Robert Kimathi (Kenya)
  • Maria Vivas Alicea (Lesotho)

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13:33 – 14:18
Special Session
Title: COVID-19 vaccination in HIV infected patients.
  • Chair: Prof. Mosa Moshabela (South Africa)
  • Co-Chair: Prof. Tandakha Dieye (Senegal)

Speakers

  • Prof. Jean-Cyr Yombi (Belgium)
  • Prof. Stefano Vella (Italy)
  • Prof Thumbi Ndung’u (South Africa)

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13:33 – 14:18
Abstract Driven Session
Track E: Health Systems, Economics and Implementation Science
Abstract Title: E5 – COVID 19 & HIV
  • Chair: Prof. Seni Kouanda (Burkina Faso)

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Session Time Session Title
12:36 – 13:21
Special Session
Title: COVID 19 Management: South Africa, East Africa, West Africa
  • Chair: H.E. Marisol Touraine (France)
  • Co-Chair: Prof. Francois-Xavier Mbopi-Keou (Cameroon)

Speaker

  • Dr Jeremy Nel (South Africa)
  • Dr. Warren Naamara (Uganda)
  • Prof Abdoul-Salam Ouedraogo (Burkina Faso)

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14:30 – 15:15
Abstract Driven Session
Track D: Law, Human Rights Social Science and Political Science
Abstract Title: D4 – The Challenge of maximizing food quality & life during colliding pandemics
  • Chair: Mr. Niyi Ojuolape (Nigeria)

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Session Time Session Title
09:45 – 10:30
Session Video:
12:36 – 13:21

Abstract Driven Session

Track E: Health Systems, Economics and Implementation Science

Abstract Title: E7 – Integration and Case findings

  • Chair: Prof. Mosa Moshabela (South Africa)

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13:33 – 14:18

Abstract Driven Session

Track C: Epidemiology and Prevention Science

Abstract Title: C3 – HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PROGRAMMES & HIV/AIDS SURVEILLANCE M&E

  • Chair: Shawn Malone (South Africa)

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
13:33 – 14:18
Special Session
Title: Reaffirmation of the ESA Commitment: Accelerating progress towards Agenda 2030
  • Chair: Prof. Sheila Tlou (Botswana)
  • Co-Chair: Remmy M. Shawa (South Africa)

Speakers

  • Hon. Dr. Makgabo Reginah Mhaule (South Africa)
  • Nyaradzai Gumbonzvanda (Zimbabwe)
  • Levi Singh (South Africa)

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14:30 – 15:15
Abstract Driven Session
Track B: Clinical Science, Treatment and Care
Abstract Title: B1 – Diagnostics, Clinical course of HIV Co-infection
  • Chair: Prof. Jean-Cyr Yombi (Belgium)
  • Co-Chair: Prof. Nombulelo Magula (South Africa)

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
Special Session
Title: From community-leadership to the fight for a People’s Vaccine: what the HIV movement can bring to pandemic preparedness and response
  • Chair: Christine Stegling (United Kingdom)
  • Co-Chair: Madam Solange L. Baptiste (South Africa)

Speakers

  • Lois Chingandu (Zimbabwe)
  • Tian Johnson (South Africa)
  • Cindy Kelemi (Botswana)
  • Matthew Kavanagh (United States)

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12:36 – 13:21
Special Session
Title: Domestic Financing: The Critical factor to sustainable financing for the HIV response in Africa
  • Chair: Dr. Mark Blecher (South Africa)
  • Co-Chair: Dr. Justice Nonvignon (Ghana)

Speakers

  • Mr. Jaime Atienza (Spain)
  • Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube (Zimbabwe)
  • Prof. Kalipso Chalkidou (Greece)

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13:33 – 14:18
Special Session
Title: Conducting 2nd Generation surveillance during a pandemic in Nigeria: lessons learnt.
  • Chair: Prof. John Idoko (Nigeria)
  • Co-Chair: Lillian Mworeko (Uganda)

Speakers

  • Dr. Gambo Aliyu (Nigeria)
  • Dr. Akudo Ikpeazu (Nigeria)
  • Chukwuebuka Ejeckam (Nigeria)

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14:30 – 15:15
Abstract Driven Session
Track C: Epidemiology and Prevention Science
Abstract Title: C2 – HIV /AIDS PREVENTION PROGRAMMES
  • Chair: Dr. Carlos Toledo (United States)

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
Non Abstract Driven Session
Title: HIV self-testing: lessons learned and perspective.
  • Chair: Prof. Francois-Xavier Mbopi-Keou (Cameroon)
  • Co-Chair: Prof Jeanne Ngogang (Cameroon)

Speakers

  • Dr. Thato Chidarikire (South Africa)
  • Dr. Serges Tonen-Wolyec (Congo (Democratic Republic))
  • Cheryl Johnson (Switzerland)

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13:33 – 14:18
Workshop
Title: Biomedical HIV prevention for men in a time of a pandemic: Amplifying our gains and increasing in scale, impact, and sustainability of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) beyond 2021.
  • Chair: Dr. Frank Lule (Uganda)

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10:42 – 11:27
14:30 – 15:15
Special Session
Title: What went wrong: The surge in teenage pregnancies and the implication on ending AIDS in Africa
  • Chair: Ms. Marie-Evelyne Petrus-Barry (Guinea)
  • Co-Chair: Innocent Modisaotsile (South Africa)

Speakers

  • Prof. Quarraisha Abdool Karim (South Africa)
  • Dr. Ruth Laibon-Masha (Kenya)
  • Beatrice Savadye (Zimbabwe)

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Session Time Session Title
10:30 – 11:15 Youth & the UPR: Human Rights to end AIDS (Youth Zone)
11:30 – 12:15
12:30 – 13:15
Harm reduction and drug user-leadership in Africa (KP Zone)
13:30 – 14:15
In the Daily Life of Adolescent Girls and Young Women with Disabilities: focusing on SRHR and GBV. (Disability Zone)
14:30 – 15:15
15:30 – 16:15 Young People and Faith Communities partnering to End AIDS (Faith Based Organization Zone)
Session Time Session Title
09:45 – 10:30
Session Video:
10:42 – 11:27

Non Abstract Driven Session

Title: PrEP in Africa: Success and challenges in Africa.

  • Chair: Sihaka Tsemo (Ethiopia)
  • Co-Chair: Dr Safiatou Thiam (Senegal)

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13:33 – 14:18

Special Session

Title: Addressing the needs of People who Use Drugs in achieving ” AIDS free-Africa”

  • Chair: Maria-Goretti Anne Loglo (Ghana)
  • Co-Chair: Seyi Kehinde (Nigeria)

Speakers

  • Prof. Isidore Obot (Nigeria)
  • Charity Monareng (South Africa)
  • Mr. Richard Nininahazwe (Burundi)

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14:30 – 15:15

Abstract Driven Session

Track C: Epidemiology and Prevention Science

Abstract Title: PrEP (CROSS SECTION)

  • Chair: Prof. Morenike Ukpong (Nigeria)

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
Special Session
Title: Will the global AIDS strategy end inequalities for key populations?
  • Chair: Hon. Dr. David Parirenyatwa (Zimbabwe)
  • Co-Chair: Daughtie Ogutu (Kenya)

 

Speakers

  • Hon. Hendrietta Ipeleng Bogopane-Zulu (South Africa)
  • Ricki Kgositau-Kanza (Botswana)
  • Dr. Cynthia Mwase-Kasanda (Switzerland)

 

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12:36 – 13:21

Abstract Driven Session

 

Track D: Law, Human Rights Social Science and Political Science
Abstract Title: D6 – Prioritizing vulnerabilities in hard to reach populations

13:33 – 14:18
Non Abstract Driven Session

Title: The Road to meeting societal enabler targets by 2026: Time to promote rights and end all forms of HIV discrimination

  • Chair: Pamela Ntshekula (South Africa)

Speakers

  • H.E. Dr. Isatou Touray (Gambia)
  • Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng (South Africa)
  • Dr. Rachel Ndaya (Congo (Democratic Republic))
  • Tamari Philisiwe Skiti (South Africa)
  • Juliette Faida Nsensele (Cote D’Ivoire)

 

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14:30 – 15:15

Special Session

Title: Community Intervention on HIV prevention: Experience from the Field

  • Chair: Julie Mac Donnell (South Africa)
  • Co-Chair: Stacey Doorly-Jones (South Africa)

Speakers

  • Koketso Mukobane (South Africa)
  • Prof. Monique Marks (South Africa)
  • Angela McBride (South Africa)

 

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27

Abstract Driven Session

Track D: Law, Human Rights Social Science and Political Science

Abstract Title: D1 – Addressing norms and the culture of sex among African Youth

  • Chair: Mr. Niyi Ojuolape (Nigeria)

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12:36 – 13:21

Non Abstract Driven Session

Title: HIV, TB and COVID 19 co-infections

  • Chair: Prof. Mosa Moshabela (South Africa)
  • Co-Chair: Prof. Jean-Cyr Yombi (Belgium)

Speakers

  • Dr. Bethrand Odume (Nigeria)
  • Dr. Lucica Ditiu (Romania)
  • Dr. Nathan Ford (Switzerland)

 

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13:33 – 14:18
Abstract Driven Session
Track D: Law, Human Rights Social Science and Political Science
Abstract Title: D3 – Addressing SGBV and gender inequality to respond and eradicate HIV/AIDS
  • Chair: Prof. Sheila Tlou (Botswana)
  • Co-Chair: Dr. Nolwazi Dlamini (South Africa)

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14:30 – 15:15
Abstract Driven Session
Track E: Health Systems, Economics and Implementation Science
Abstract Title: E4 – Key Population
  • Chair: Dr. Bannet Ndyanabangi (South Africa)

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Session Time Session Title
10:42 – 11:27
Non Driven Session
Title: Emerging new viral infection and HIV: interactions and treatment.
  • Chair: Prof Thumbi Ndung’u (South Africa)
  • Co-Chair: Prof. Jean-Cyr Yombi (Belgium)

Speakers

  • Dr. Andrew Ddungu Kambugu (Uganda)
  • Joyce Nganga (Kenya)

 

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12:36 – 13:21
Abstract Driven Session
Track C: Epidemiology and Prevention Science
Abstract Title: C6 – SOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY OF HIV/EIPDEMIOLOGY OF HIV CO-MORBIDITY AND EMERGING DISEASES/HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PROGRAMMES
13:33 – 14:18
Non Abstract Driven Session
Title: The use TB screening tools in TB case notifications: successes and challenges.
  • Chair: Prof Frank Cobelens (Netherlands)
  • Co-Chair: Prof Richard Lessells (South Africa)

Speakers

  • Kevin Cain (South Africa)
  • Prof. Yael Hirsch-Moverman (United States)

 

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Session Time Session Title
12:36 – 13:21
14:30 – 15:15
Abstract Driven Session
Track C: Epidemiology and Prevention Science
Abstract Title: C4 – SOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY OF HIV & HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PROGRAMMES & DIVERSIFIED PREVENTION TOOLS
  • Chair: Dr. Gina Dallabetta (United States)

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09:45 – 10:30
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