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Children living with HIV ‘not getting treatment needed’ as aid cuts hit services
Published June 10, 2026
EGPAF President Doris Macharia is featured in The Independent on the persistent treatment gap facing children living with HIV, emphasizing that ending pediatric HIV is no longer a scientific challenge but a matter of strengthening health systems and reaching families with the services they need.
Topics:
Pediatric HIV
Countries:
Global
Journal Articles
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…
Topics:
HIV
Countries:
Malawi
News
Known fixes, missing action: Why safe childbirth still slips in Africa
Published May 17, 2026
An article in Kenya's The Standard examines why preventable maternal and newborn deaths remain high across Africa despite proven solutions, featuring quotes from Doris Macharia.
Topics:
Maternal and Child Health
Countries:
Kenya
News
An HIV-free generation is closer than you think
Published May 17, 2026
EGPAF’s Doris Macharia, Ismail Harerimana, and Josephine Nabukenya are featured in this Vox Media piece highlighting progress toward preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission.
Topics:
Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT)
Countries:
Global
Event
2026 World Health Assembly
Published May 15, 2026
EGPAF will attend several WHA side events to advocate for increased political attention and actions towards child health and access to better services for children.
News
Remarks from the Interactive Multi-Stakeholder Hearing for the 2026 High-level Meeting on HIV/AIDS
Published May 13, 2026
At the Interactive Multi-Stakeholder Hearing for the 2026 High-level Meeting on HIV/AIDS, Rhoda Igweta called to prioritize children.
News
As Defunded HIV Programs Thin, Uneven Resilience Emerges
Published May 5, 2026
EGPAF data analysis is cited in this Think Global Health article on how the latest PEPFAR data shows HIV programs losing ground on epidemic control.
Topics:
HIV
Countries:
Global
Story
Raising Babies, Finding Strength
Published May 4, 2026
Lesotho is one of the most stunningly beautiful countries in the world. Green grasslands and clear rivers look up on stoney mountains and an expansive blue sky. This nation of 2.3 million people takes pride in its unique heritage as a land separate from South Africa, which surrounds it. But, as is too often the case…
Topics:
HIV,
Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT)
Countries:
Lesotho