📢Exciting news just released: The price of the dapivirine vaginal ring has dropped by over 50%, expanding access to affordable HIV prevention for women and adolescent girls in Africa and beyond.
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#ChoiceManifesto#EndNewInfections#DAPIRing
Earlier today, ICWEA joined other civil society partners in the HIV response at a press conference to address the recent executive order from the U.S. President that threatens HIV & AIDS service delivery.
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Join us for an informative and insightful conversation on the People's Research Agenda tomorrow from 8pm with @gjkumwenda@mitchel_alum and hosted by @RuthAkulu.
See u then
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Having a wide range of prevention options is essential to meeting the needs and changes to peoples lives. AVAC alum, @awpcab_org member and @TALCzambia staffer, Chilufya K Hampongo breaks down why at the recent #HIVR4P2024 meeting. 🎯
DAY 4 of #HIVR4P2024: @jerop_limo on the Social determinants of health and PrEP outcomes in different settings.
“ It is clear that the future of HIV prevention will be shaped by commmunities who experience these challenges daily with the solutions that best fit them.”
#ywhpc
Local production is needed towards equitable access to medicines and other health technologies. Are local governments ready to buy local? Is the international market ready to buy from the regions? How do we create demand for locally produced medical products?
Chilufya Hampongo of @TALCzambia gives a shoutout to @awpcab_org and @ywhpc_caspr who are both centering the value of choice and creating a space for a #AGYW-led research agenda. Read more about the Choice Manifesto here 🌟 https://t.co/qXbHOPUPlr… #HIVR4P2024
Jerop Limo says young people shouldn’t have to choose between buying food and finding transport money to access a PrEP facility. Making prevention services accessible is key to breaking down social barriers and increasing PrEP uptake. #HIVPrevention#PrEP#HealthEquity”
Advocates doing their thing here at #HIVR4P2024 in the Advocates corner. Among the topical issues of discussion is the demand ro be included in tables and at spaces of decision making
#CASPR#LetWomenLead#AGYWsAdvocacyForum
If you put young people in charge, let them lead in HIV prevention, we could potentially move towards achieving 2030 targets! Magic happens with young people- Jim Pickett says!
#HIVR4P#HIVPrevention
How can we make #HIVprevention research more inclusive? The People’s Research Agenda consulted 130+ advocates to develop 3 key actions: Deliberate, Delineate, Democratize. Stay informed on our findings! #CommunityDriven#HIVResearch
Involve your people in research and policy development because they play a crucial role in providing innovative solutions and unique perspectives around HIV prevention
CASPR’s Chilufya Kasanda is presenting on the crucial role of youth advocates as advisors in clinical research. She highlights CASPR’s Young Women’s HIV Prevention Council initiative and its impact. #HIVPrevention#YouthAdvocacy#CASPR”