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HPV Vaccination Uptake and Acceptability of HPV/HIV Integrated Services Models for Adolescent Girls in Mozambique and Zimbabwe
Published June 2, 2026
This study found that integrating HPV vaccination into HIV prevention and treatment services in Mozambique and Zimbabwe significantly increased vaccine uptake among girls at heightened risk of HPV and cervical cancer, while achieving high caregiver acceptance and satisfaction with the integrated care model.
Topics:
Adolescents,
HIV
Countries:
Mozambique,
Zimbabwe
Journal Articles
Clinical Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Improving Access to Cryptococcal Meningitis Diagnostics and Treatment in Malawi
Published May 27, 2026
Abstract Background Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) causes 13%–20% of deaths among people living with HIV (PLHIV) globally. We examined the cost-effectiveness of improving access to CM diagnostics and treatment among PLHIV initiating HIV care with a positive serum cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) test in Malawi. Methods We used the CEPAC-I model to…
Topics:
HIV
Countries:
Malawi
Journal Articles
Retention in HIV care before and after implementation of a case management program in Malawi
Published April 8, 2026
Authored by EGPAF-Malawi:Lucky Makonokaya, Shalom Dunga, Louiser Kalitera, Rachel Chamanga, Lazarous Msuku, Cathy Golowa, Zuze Joaki, Ackim Sankhani, Geoffrey Singini, Samantha Makoko, Lilian Jiah, Rhoderick Machekano, Godfrey Woelk & Thulani Maphosa Abstract Background Retaining persons living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and preventing loss-to-follow-up (LTFU) is an ongoing challenge. In Malawi, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) implemented a facility-based…
Topics:
HIV
Countries:
Malawi
Fact Sheets
Issue Briefs
Accelerating Progress to Ending Pediatric HIV
Published March 30, 2026
We are at a critical inflection point for children affected by HIV. In 2024 alone, 120,000 children were newly infected, and, without timely treatment, half of HIV positive infants will not reach their second birthday. Children remain left behind—a child with HIV is 6 times more likely to die than…
Topics:
HIV,
Pediatric HIV
Countries:
Global
Resource
Protecting Lives, Sustaining Progress
Published March 15, 2026
The following landscape analysis of maternal and child health, HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and the historic strength of U.S. leadership in global aid provides an overview of these key areas of global health and recommendations for U.S. Congressional engagement and prioritization.
Topics:
Advocacy,
Children,
Global Health Security,
Health System Strengthening,
HIV,
Maternal and Child Health,
Mothers and Infants,
Women
Countries:
Global,
United States
Journal Articles
HIV Drug Resistance Profile in Clients Experiencing Treatment Failure After the Transition to a Dolutegravir-Based First-Line Antiretroviral Treatment Regimen in Mozambique
Published January 8, 2025
Real-world data on HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) after transitioning to tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/lamivudine/dolutegravir (TLD) are limited. We assessed HIVDR rates and patterns in clients with virological failure (VF) after switching from an NNRTI-based regimen to TLD. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Gaza, Mozambique (August 2021–February 2022), including adults on…
Topics:
HIV
Countries:
Mozambique
Journal Articles
An integrated, multidisciplinary management team intervention to improve patient‑centeredness, HIV, and maternal‑child outcomes in Lesotho
Published December 22, 2024
Background Reducing perinatal HIV transmission and optimizing maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes in high HIV prevalence settings is an urgent, but complex, priority. Extant interventions over-emphasize individual-level provider and patient behaviors, and neglect critical health systems-level changes. The ‘Integrated Management Team to Improve Maternal-Child Outcomes (IMPROVE)’ study implemented a…
Topics:
Maternal and Child Health
Countries:
Lesotho
Journal Articles
Clients’ and providers’ perspectives in informing a digital health intervention to improve linkage to care after Index HIV self-testing in Hai and Moshi Districts, Tanzania
Published October 31, 2024
Background Digital health interventions have the potential to improve linkage to care after HIV self-testing (HIVST). This study aimed to understand clients’ and providers’ perceptions of benefits, and barriers of a digital health intervention designed to improve linkage to care after HIV self-testing in Tanzania. Methods This exploratory qualitative research…
Topics:
HIV
Countries:
Tanzania