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Stakeholders commit to scaling up the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

Stakeholders commit to scaling up the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

Accra, Ghana - Stakeholders from 25 member states in the African…
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Integration of HIV and SRH services yield massive results in Zimbabwe

By Vivian Mugarisi Harare, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe has increased demand…
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Dr Velephi Okello, Director of Health services Ministry of Health, is one of Eswatini policy makers who has pushed for better policies in the HIV/AIDS sphere. (Pictured during 2023 WHO@75 celebrations)

Eswatini achieves the 95-95-95 HIV treatment target - a decade ahead of 2030 goal

The Kingdom of Eswatini has made major strides in the HIV response…
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Nomphumelelo Masilela Cynthia has been using PrEP since 2019.

Eswatini increases HIV preventative options to reduce new infections

The kingdom of Eswatini has made major strides in the HIV response…
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WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence

Botswana National HIV Reference Laboratory designated WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence

The Republic of Botswana and the World Health Organization today…
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Aux Comores, tous les enfants nés de mère séropositive sont séronégatifs

Comoros on the path to ending mother-to-child HIV transmission

Moroni – Nadja* was planning her wedding two years ago when she…
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Mr. Ben Nangome, Executive Director and Ms Petronella Masabane, Deputy Executive Director of Ministry of Health and Social Services

Namibia’s path to triple elimination status of mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus (HBV)

This week Namibia is hosting a team from the Regional Validation…
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Dr Cheta Otodile, during a consultation session in the clinic

Differentiated service delivery transforms treatment for HIV patients in Rivers State 

Abuja, 7 August, 2023 - Before her wedding plans in 2009, Floral Okon…
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Charlene Byukusenge

Charlene's Story: The evolution of Rwanda's HIV response through positive eyes

Charlene Byukusenge fondly remembers the carefree days of her…
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Participants of the WAD Commemoration 2022

Eritrea: Commemoration of World AIDS Day 2022

WHO Eritrea joined the World in commemorating World AIDS Day 2022…
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