RIATT-ESA

A platform of regional stakeholders aimed at improving the response to children affected by AIDS in East and Southern Africa. RTs & Follows are not endorsements

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Lenacapavir is a long-acting HIV capsid inhibitor that has demonstrated high effectiveness in preventing HIV acquisition when used as PrEP.
Click on the link below to read our full blog
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WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT
📅 Date: Friday, 18 September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM SAST
🔗 Join the webinar:
https://t.co/qQjwQbnris
Join us as we challenge misinformation, amplify the voices and experiences of key populations, and strengthen HIV and SRH responses across ESA

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🔹 Strengthen cross-border health systems
🔹 Explicitly include migrant AYP
🔹 Strengthen evidence & accountability
Migration status should never determine access to essential healthcare.
#RIATTESA #HIV #SRHR #MigrantYouth #HealthEquity #SADC #EAC

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NEW POLICY BRIEF

Migrant adolescents & young people living with HIV in East & Southern Africa face significant barriers to HIV & SRHR services.

A review of 14 SADC & EAC countries shows major policy gaps.

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Only 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇲🇿 Mozambique, 🇿🇦 South Africa & 🇿🇲 Zambia explicitly address migrant AYP—including undocumented young people—in healthcare access.

We need policies that:
🔹 Remove documentation barriers
🔹 Protect against discrimination

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RIATT-ESA joined governments, African Union institutions, civil society organisations, child protection actors, experts and development partners at the ARISE Africa II Convening, held at the African Union Headquarters from 16–17 July 2026
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UNAIDS has released a new special report for the 26th International AIDS Conference 2026. Read full report here
https://t.co/AYBmIVGVOh

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Together, governments, communities, civil society, development partners, and healthcare providers can make the elimination of vertical transmission a reality across Eastern and Southern Africa.
An HIV-free generation is within reach, if we continue to invest, and innovate

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Ending Vertical Transmission Starts with Strong Health Systems and Collective Action

Every child deserves an HIV-free start to life.

Eastern and Southern Africa has made remarkable progress in reducing vertical transmission (mother-to-child transmission) of HIV.

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✅ Expand community-based support to improve treatment adherence and retention in care.
✅ Invest in early infant diagnosis and timely treatment for HIV-exposed infants.
✅ Address the social and structural barriers that leave women, adolescents, and children behind.

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Age of Consent Laws Should Protect Adolescents, Not Prevent Them from Accessing Healthcare - RIATT-ESA https://t.co/jiylFBOZRA

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Join the conversation by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link https://t.co/F71etp9nb3

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Happy International Day of the African Child.
RIATT-ESA reaffirms its commitment to advocating for policies, programmes, and investments that place children at the centre of development efforts.
#childhealthfinancing #RIATT-ESA

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The 1st edition of the HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Health Science of Implementation Conference (VISTA)
Abstract submission is open - abstract submission deadline is: Friday, 26 June 2026 at 23:59 CET.
For information, check the link below.
https://t.co/LZylTXteAH

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Join the conversation by scanning rhe QR Code to register or clicking on the link: https://t.co/F71etp8Plv

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Rising condom prices = reduced access = higher HIV risk.
In East & Southern Africa, this threatens progress toward ending AIDS by 2030.
RIATT-ESA calls for urgent action to protect access & strengthen prevention.
Condoms are essential.
#EndAIDS #HIVPrevention #RIATTESA #

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2 months to go! Submit your abstract for the 10th Adolescence, SRHR & HIV Workshop by 5 June 2026. Share your work, amplify youth health, and help drive global impact.
🔗 https://t.co/aZaM1nwH9l
#AdolescenceSRHRHIV

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2 months to go! Submit your abstract for the 10th Adolescence, SRHR & HIV Workshop by 5 June 2026. Share your work, amplify youth health, and help drive global impact.
🔗 https://t.co/aZaM1nwH9l
#AdolescenceSRHRHIV