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Journal Articles
Consistency of Multi-Month Antiretroviral Therapy Dispensing and Association with Viral Load Coverage Among Pediatric Clients Living with HIV in Mozambique
Published June 25, 2024
Abstract With the increase in uptake of multi-month antiretroviral therapy dispensing (MMD) for children, little is known about consistency of MMD receipt over time and its association with virological outcomes. This analysis aims to assess the uptake of 3-month MMD among children, consistent receipt of MMD after uptake, and clinical…
Topics:
Differentiated Service Delivery,
Pediatric HIV,
Research
Countries:
Mozambique
Journal Articles
Enhancing SARS-CoV- 2 surveillance in Malawi using telephone syndromic surveillance from July 2020 to April 2022
Published May 16, 2024
Introduction Monitoring the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in low-resource countries such as Malawi requires cost-effective surveillance strategies. This study explored the potential utility of phone-based syndromic surveillance in terms of its reach, monitoring trends in reported SARS-CoV-2-like/influenza-like symptoms (CLS/ILS), SARS-CoV-2 testing and mortality. Methods Mobile phone-based interviews were conducted between 1 July…
Topics:
Global Health Security,
Research
Countries:
Malawi
Journal Articles
Unlocking the Potential
Published April 30, 2024
Background The introduction of dolutegravir (DTG) in treating HIV has shown enhanced efficacy and tolerability. This study examined changes in weight gain and body mass index (BMI) at 6- and 12-months after post-initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART), comparing people living with HIV (PLHIV) on DTG-based regimens with those on non- DTG-based…
Topics:
Research
Countries:
Malawi
Journal Articles
Early Effects of Scaling Up Dolutegravir‑Based ARV Regimens Among Children Living with HIV in Malawi
Published April 17, 2024
Viral suppression (VS) in children has remained suboptimal compared to that in adults. We evaluated the impact of transitioning children weighing < 20 kg to a pediatric formulation of dolutegravir (pDTG) on VS in Malawi. We analyzed routine retrospective program data from electronic medical record systems pooled across 169 healthcare…
Topics:
HIV,
Pediatric HIV,
Research
Countries:
Malawi
Technical Briefs
A Virtual Contact Tracing Guide for COVID-19 and Beyond
Published April 9, 2024
The Ministry of Public Health (MOH) in Cameroon has been at the forefront of the national COVID-19 response, with the support of key stakeholders. The Catalyzing COVID-19 Action (CCA) project, a FIND and Unitaid-funded initiative, has supported the MOH’s mission to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS…
Topics:
Global Health Security
Countries:
Cameroon
Technical Briefs
COVID-19 Response Mechanism Technical Assistance – Data Management
Published April 9, 2024
In 2021, EGPAF was awarded American Rescue Plan Act funds through EGPAF’s DELTA2 mechanism to provide tailored, targeted technical support to Ministries of Health (MOH) and GFATM grantees in six countries to achieve their COVID-19 response mechanism (C19RM) activities and targets. The overall focus of this initiative, implemented from…
Topics:
Global Health Security
Countries:
Cameroon,
Côte d’Ivoire,
Haiti,
Malawi,
Uganda,
Zimbabwe
Technical Briefs
COVID-19 Response Mechanism Technical Assistance – Emerging Health Priorities
Published April 9, 2024
In 2021, EGPAF was awarded American Rescue Plan Act funds through EGPAF’s DELTA2 mechanism to provide tailored, targeted technical support to Ministries of Health (MOH) and GFATM grantees in six countries to achieve their COVID-19 response mechanism (C19RM) activities and targets. The overall focus of this initiative, implemented from 2022-2024,…
Topics:
Global Health Security
Countries:
Cameroon,
Côte d’Ivoire,
Haiti,
Malawi,
Uganda,
Zimbabwe