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- World-renowned researchers working on HIV discuss life sciences topics of international interest. In addition to the many resources mobilized in response to COVID19, it is essential not to overlook other pandemics that still have a great… Read more
- Torch Caravan spreads hope across Africa. The Torch Caravan, an initiative of the Global Fund@20, spreads light and hope throughout Africa. In addition to passing the torch, eight countries reflected… Read more
- HIV, TB and Malaria programs take a back seat due to Covid-19. Several health services have been negatively affected by COVID-19 outbreaks, partly due to overburdened systems. In low- and middle-income countries with high rates of… Read more
- AU-EU Strategy – Joint Civil Society Paper On Health Ahead Of The Leaders’ Summit On 24 February, WACI Wealth mobilized members of the Africa Civil Society Platform for Health (CISPHA) for a discussion on the AU -EU Strategy… Read more
- The Dapivirine Ring: A game changer in women’s fight again HIV Virus The latest report from UNAIDS that gains made in the fight against new HIV infections may be reversed ten years back is worrying. Every… Read more
- Dapivirine Ring-Giving women new hope and choice in HIV prevention Scientists and Researchers are one trial closer to launching a woman’s first initiated HIV prevention option, the Dapivirine Ring. Years of research and three… Read more
- TICAD VII: African leaders commit to reducing childhood stunting and all forms of malnutrition Yokohama, 30 August 2019. TICAD is a platform for discussing important issues related to Africa’s development, and a process that allows all TICAD partners… Read more
- Breastfeeding pegged on reduced maternal mortality The World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from August 1 to 7, annually aims at focusing attention on the need to mothers to breastfeed their… Read more
- Domestic Resource Mobilization as a Pathway to Achieving Sustainable Health and HIV Financing in Africa On 4 December 2019, on the sidelines of ICASA, WACI Health in partnership with GFAN Africa and civil society partners organized a meeting at… Read more
- The World Needs WHO, Now More Than Ever 15th April 2020. President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S.—the largest funder of World Health Organization—has decided to suspend funding to the body in… Read more
- Effects Of Covid-19 On Sexual Effects Of Covid-19 On Sexual Reproductive Health And Rights (Srhr) Among Young People In Africa Health And Rights (Srhr) Among Young People In Africa Mid-April, I was privileged to join the Live webcast on discussions around the Effects of COVID-19 on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) among… Read more
- Young Women Must be Empowered to Step Up The Fight On 4 September 2019, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum for Africa, Civil Society for Prevention (CS 4 Prevention) with the support… Read more