Global Health EDCTP3’s Post

Join us in the world of innovation and scientific discovery - AIDS2024 is coming soon! Pavlo Smyrnov, Deputy Executive Director of the Alliance for Public Health, will speak at the symposium “Reframing PrEP and STI care outside the box and into real-world settings: Innovations and social determinants of health”. Pavlo will share his presentation on “Innovation in PrEP scale up during war times in Ukraine”, which will focus on the best practices of implementing pre-exposure prophylaxis in the context of war. Symposium “Rethinking the concept of PrEP and STI treatment in real conditions: Innovations and Social Determinants of Health” focuses on new pharmacological forms of PrEP, such as long-acting injectable PrEP, daily and on-demand oral PrEP, and the vaginal ring. In addition, new technologies for prevention, rapid testing and effective treatment of STIs will be discussed. Innovative alternative community-based programs and services, with broad peer involvement in the provision of PrEP and other care, will also be discussed. However, an important aspect of the symposium is the focus on social determinants of health, stigma and discrimination that limit access to these technologies. This is especially true in the context of high social vulnerability and economic inequality. The aim of the symposium is to present innovative alternatives for the prevention and treatment of STIs and discuss strategies to overcome social determinants of health to increase access to them for the most vulnerable populations. Subscribe to our updates so you don't miss important news and events from #AIDS2024 International AIDS Society | International AIDS Conference |

"This research initiative, the REVIVE trial, holds significant promise in addressing a critical issue in HIV management in Africa. The use of low-cost antibiotics to reduce deaths among HIV patients starting or restarting anti-retroviral therapy (ART) is an innovative approach that could potentially have far-reaching implications for public health in the region. The scale and scope of the trial, spanning over 100 sites across multiple African countries, underscore the collaborative effort involved and the commitment to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention. By involving diverse populations across different countries, the trial aims to provide robust evidence that can inform clinical practice and policy decisions. Moreover, the involvement of esteemed institutions such as PHRI and the University of Cape Town, along with funding support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, adds credibility to the research endeavor. The co-leadership by senior scientists John Eikelboom and Sean Wasserman, as well as the oversight by study director Sumathy Rangarajan, further enhances the scientific rigor and management of the trial. Overall, the REVIVE trial represents a commendable effort to address a pressing public health challenge in Africa, and its findings have the potential to significantly impact the management of HIV and improve patient outcomes in the region."

UNAIDS and Global Fund Sign a New Strategic Framework for Their Collaboration to End AIDS GENEVA - UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, and Executive Director of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), Peter Sands, signed a new strategic framework for cooperation and collaboration to end AIDS (2024 –2028). The agreement renews the organizations’ longstanding partnership and aligns ongoing collaboration with the most recent United Nations General Assembly Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS: Ending Inequalities and Getting on Track to End AIDS by 2030. “The longstanding partnership between UNAIDS and the Global Fund has been instrumental in supporting many millions of people living with or vulnerable to HIV to enjoy better health and well-being through improved access to essential services,” said Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director. “We at UNAIDS are excited to continue building our collaboration with the Global Fund as we head toward our common goal of ending AIDS.” The new strategic framework puts people and communities at the centre and aims to unite countries, communities and partners across and beyond the HIV response to take prioritized actions to accelerate progress towards the vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. https://buff.ly/3VVIJet #funding #investing #fintech #technology #sustainability #growth #cybersecurity #environment #food #automation #automotive #recycling #nutrition #medicine #robotics #farming #augmentedreality #neuroscience #grants #ukgrants #startupgrants #businessgrants #ukgovernmentgrant #sme #smegrant #businessfunding #smefunding #technologygrant #innovationgrant #capti #captiinnovation #gamechanging #gamechanginginnovation #disruptiveinnovation #smartgrant #ai #manufacturing #sustainable #innovation #telecoms #semiconductors #business #IUK #InnovateUK #SmartGrant #InnovateUKfunding

Please read the great contributions of Lea Pare Toe of #TargetMalariaBurkinaFaso and Krystal Birungi of #TargetMalariaUganda in Africa.com. They highlight the invaluable contributions of African women in science in the fight to #endmalaria in #Africa and point to the need to harness scientific innovation to combat the deadly disease. #womeninscience #womeninSTEM #malariaresearch #genedrive https://lnkd.in/eJWKr_nk

Earlier this week I chaired a session at World Health Organization’s 2nd #WLPF: Modelling the ecosystem for sustainable local production to improve access. We discussed examples of government action, industry action and the promise of improving regulatory capacity and harmonization alongside strengthening financing. Strategies like fostering public-private partnerships, flexible financing options, regulatory harmonization, stakeholder coordination, and leveraging previous access platforms (e.g. built for HIV, TB, & Malaria) to facilitate access to other meds were covered. It’s clear the solutions are available, it’s time for industry and partners to implement them for sustainable local production to become a reality.   Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Hui Chuan Yang, Robert Matiru, Lim Christopher, Mr. Roy Himawan, Access to Medicine Foundation

🌍 Forging Global Health Security through the alliance of PAHO together with the regional funds of the Strategic Fund and the Revolving Fund as they are well poised to play a pivotal and transformative role in market shaping strategies of portfolio optimization, promoting manufacturing complementarity, acknowledging and stressing the importance of fostering interconnectedness and interdependency within the region of the Americas, with the aim for geographic decentralization and risk sharing. As the adage wisely says, “If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.' The World Local Production Forum (#WLPF) and the #PAHORegionalManufacturingPlatform (https://lnkd.in/exXQPvC9) provide the launchpad for Member States and the global community to strategize, cultivate partnerships, and elevate local and regional health technology production. The call for action is urgent, and the time is now. Let's seize this sunshine moment, to “fix the roof while the sun is still shining" to accelerate global health security, strengthen regional coordination, and enable local execution. Together, we can create an equitable, safer, and healthier world. ☀️🤝 #GlobalHealthSecurity #WorldLocalProductionForum #WLPF #EquitableAccess #PAHORegionalRevolvingFunds #PAHOStrategicFund 💊🌍 

Glad to have taken a part in the Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS) round 3, that took place earlier this year, as a quality assurance representative, doing very meticulous supervision on the study sites, and ensuring adherence to the study protocol. The Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance. IBBS is a community-based systematic survey designed to assess risk behaviors and the prevalence of HIV and other related diseases among the most-at-risk populations. The National IBBS aims to generate evidence on risk behaviors among risk groups in order to support programme planning and prioritization at the district, state, and national levels, in regards to HIV, HCV and HBV in Egypt. It was a hectic journey yet exciting one filled with valuable experiences. Even though the data collection and site survey phases have been successfully completed, we are still anxiously awaiting the final findings, which will guide our efforts as United Nations Development Program (Global Fund PR in Egypt). #UnitedNations #GoodHealthAndWellBeing #IBBSS

After the official visit with country delegation in December, 2023, it is so exciting to return again to Geneva for The Global Fund 51st Board Meeting held at Global Health Campus on April 21-24 April, 2024… So many crucial topics on the agenda is going to be discussed by the key stakeholders - donor organizations, implementing countries, private sector, international partner organizations for leaving no one behind: - Catalytic Investments & Country Funding - Sustainability - Strategic Performance - Resource Mobilization - Allocation Methodology - Governance Performance Assessment and etc. The Global Fund invests more than US$5 billion a year to defeat HIV, TB and malaria and ensure a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all. We unite the world to find solutions that have the most impact, and we take them to scale worldwide. It’s working. We won’t stop until the job is finished.

I ended the year 2023 training healthcare data managers on DHIS2 data analysis and used, on the project: Partnership to strengthen technical capacity to analyze and use data on HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria in West and Central Africa. A lot of data is produced every month by the Health Information System (HIS). However, field experience shows that so far, a very small proportion of the available data is used for decision-making at the Health Facility (HF) level. The objective is to enhance data used for planning Once a year, to set quantitative targets for the district, at mid-year or the end of the year, at minimum, to assess progress and bottlenecks in reaching the targets set in their operational plans, and routinely, to investigate specific problems, adjust strategies, find solutions, or initiate specific actions in response to a recently identified disruptive factor, whether external or internal of the health system. #Gambia #HMIS #MinistryofHealth #monitoringandevaluation

The call by UNAIDS on World AIDS Day 2023: "Let Communities Lead." Here is my take on how communities can be enabled to lead: 🚀 Unleashing Health Tech for Community-Led Solutions: Embracing AI and health technology is pivotal. Imagine precision-targeted interventions, personalised healthcare, and real-time data empowering communities. 🌍 Breaking Barriers (easier said than done, but still possible): Limited Infrastructure: Many regions lack robust technological infrastructure, posing challenges in implementing sophisticated health tech solutions. Bridging the digital divide is crucial for ensuring equitable access to innovations. Resource Constraints: Scarce resources make acquiring and maintaining cutting-edge technology a significant challenge. Sustainable investment and global collaboration are key to overcoming financial barriers. 💡 Innovate, Educate, Empower: Despite these challenges, health tech can still be a catalyst for positive change. Scalable, cost-effective solutions that cater to the unique needs of communities. Educational initiatives can empower communities to harness the benefits of technology. 🤝 Collaboration for Impact: Global collaboration takes center stage. By fostering partnerships between public and private institutions to build the needed infrastructure, and sharing expertise, we can navigate challenges together. 📈 How far we've come: Today's newsletter from Bhekisisa (Mia Malan and Mohale Moloi (He/him)) highlights the remarkable drop in new HIV infections in South Africa—over 60% in the past 30 years. 🎉 🌟 #letcommunitieslead #worldaidsday #healthtech #innovation #ai #hivprevention #southafrica https://lnkd.in/dD6k3zFQ