AfricanHIV&women
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Date(s)
22 Feb 2024 - 23 Feb 2024
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Meeting type
Hybrid Meeting
CME credits
10
Virology Education

African Workshop on HIV & Women 2024

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Day 1 - Thursday, 22 February
Session 1: Where Do We Stand: African Women Living with HIV. The Past, the Present, and the Future -
Experience of Living with HIV: Perspective of a More Mature Woman
Angelina Namiba, BA Hons
4MNetwork of Mentor Mothers, United Kingdom
Experience of Living with HIV: Perspective of a Younger Woman
Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba
Tshikululu Social Investments, South Africa
Overview of Epidemiology: Where Do We Stand Today
Session 2: HIV Prevention -
New Prevention Regimens and How They Affect HIV Care
Nicole Poovan, MD
Wits RHI, South Africa
Updates on PrEP
Nyaradzo Mavis Mgodi, MBChB, MMed
University of Zimbabwe Clinical Trials Research Centre, Zimbabwe
#1 - Breast Feeding Practices Among Women Living With HIV: Experiences From Breast Feeding Women Enrolled in Facility Based Groups at a HIV Clinic in the Suburbs of Kampala, Uganda
Elizabeth Nagawa
Uganda
Session 3: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Models of Care -
Highlighting the Gaps in Treatment and Call to Action
Loice Achieng Ombajo, MBChB, MMED
University of Nairobi/University of Texas Medical Branch, Kenya/United States
Updates on HIV Testing
Stella Alamo-Talisuna MD, MPh, PhD, LLB
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Uganda
Update on Other STIs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management
Chido Dziva Chikwari, PhD
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom
Session 4: Management of NCDs and Aging Related Conditions in Women Living with HIV in Africa -
Mental Health
Linnet Ongeri, PhD
Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya
Maintaining Bone Health in Women Aging with HIV
Celia Gregson, PhD
University of Bristol, United Kingdom
Management of Cervical Cancer in Women Living with HIV
Benjamin Odongo Elly, MD
Kenya Medical Association (KMA) Centre, Kenya
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Frailty and Pre-frailty in Middle-Aged and Older Women Living with HIV in Zimbabwe
Celia Gregson
United Kingdom
#3 - Socio-Economic Inequalities in the Coverage of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women Living with HIV in Five Low- And Middle-Income Countries (LMICS): An Analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys Between 2010 and 2019
Derrick Bary Abila
Uganda
Session 5: Mini-Oral Abstract Presentations -
#4 - “We Hear the Thunder but We See No Rain”: Lessons Learnt in Efforts to Promote Community-Led Evidence-Based Initiatives to Advance Our Srhr
Claire Lungahi
Kenya
#5 - HIV Positive Women and Gender-Based Violence in Northern Cameroon
Mbah Abena Tihnje
Cameroon
#6 - Experiences of Serostatus Disclosure among Young Women Living with Perinatally Acquired HIV at the Intermediate Hospital Katutura ART Clinic in Khomas Region, Namibia
Mirjam Ndapandula Nalupe
South Africa
#7 - Improving Viral Load Suppression and Retention among Adolescent Girls and Young Women Living with HIV; A Group ANC Approach in Uganda​
Saadick Ssentongo
Uganda
Day 2 - Friday, 23 February
Session 6: Adolescent Women and HIV -
Clinician’s Experience in Treating Adolescents Living with HIV
Nancy Bolima
HEDECS, Cameroon
Transitioning From the Adolescence Clinic to the Adult Clinic
Doreen Moraa Moracha
I Am A Beautiful Story, Kenya
#9 - Comparison of PHQ-2 Utilization by Health Care Workers and Study Research Assistants for Screening Depression among HIV-Positive Adolescents in Western Kenya
Jacinta Adhiambo Badia
Kenya
Session 7: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Contraception -
Modern Contraceptive Options for Women on ART
Claire Norcross, MBBS, MSc, MRCP, BSc, DipHIV, DipGUM, DFSRH
MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Uganda / Brighton & Sussex Medical School, United Kingdom
Does U=U Apply for Breastfeeding?
Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe, BSc., MBChB, FMCPaed
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
#10 - A Closer Look: The Unique Challenges Faced by HIV Positive Women Who are Using/Inject Drugs in Prenatal, Antenatal, and Postnatal Care in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Damali Lucas Kabwali
Tanzania
#11 - Breaking the Silence: A Systematic Review in Understanding the Impact of Stigma on Disclosure of HIV Status among Pregnant Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Africa
Jameson Mirimu​
Uganda
Skill Building Sessions
SB 4: Grant Personship
Fiona Cresswell, PhD, MBChB, BSc, DTM&H, PGCert Epi, DipHIV
MRC/UVRI-LSHTM Uganda Research Unit / Brighton and Sussex Medical School, United Kingdom / Uganda
Friday Saidi, MD
Kamuzu Central Hospital / University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Malawi / United States
Rashida Ferrand, MBBS, FRCP, PhD
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom / Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Zimbabwe
Session 8: Menopause and HIV -
Menopause Management: Challenge or Opportunity?
Nneka Nwokolo, MBBS, FRCP
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, United Kingdom
A Patient’s Perspective
Patricia Asero Ochieng
Ringa Women Fighting AIDS, Kenya
#12 - The Problematic of Aging Women Living with HIV Under ARV Treatment in the DRC
Kiningu Kikumbi Rosalie
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Session 9: Social and Structural Determinants: Empowering Women for a Better Quality of Life -
Personal Experiences and the Role of the Communities in Addressing the Gaps
Maurine Murenga
TB Women Global / Communities Delegation to the Board of the Global Fund, Kenya
Male Engagement and Partner Services
Job Odoyance Akuno
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Kenya
Overview
Welcome
Group Photo - African Workshop on HIV & Women 2024

The inaugural edition of the African Workshop on HIV & Women took place in hybrid format on 22 - 23 February 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.

The African Workshop on HIV & Women 2025 will take place on 27-28 February 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.

This exciting new initiative is a regional workshop paired to the annual “International Workshop on HIV & Women”. It is an outstanding opportunity for both local and international healthcare providers, researchers, government, industry, and community representatives to discuss and further increase their knowledge on the issues related to HIV and women living in Africa.

The primary purpose of this workshop is to support changes that will provide a better quality of life for women living with HIV and reduce HIV transmissions in the region.

The format of the workshop enables attendees to learn from renowned HIV experts, discuss challenges, gaps, and opportunities for further learning and research. The debates and roundtables are an especially important vehicle to discuss issues and challenge dogma.

The workshop also provides a forum for early-career investigators to present their research and to personally meet with experts they view as mentors and inspiration for their work.

We hope this workshop will catalyze forming a community, where attendees continue to participate yearly and form valuable relationships and partnerships that lead to collaborative projects and positive changes.

Workshop Chairs
Local Chairs
General Information 
Who Should Attend?
- HIV clinicians
- Researchers
- OBGYNs
- Government and NGO representatives
- Industry representatives
- Community advocates
- Pharmacists
- Medical Students
- Other healthcare providers involved in daily care of women living with HIV
Meeting Objectives
This meeting aims to:

- Facilitate an unbiased and scientific knowledge exchange regarding HIV & Women, and encourage early-career investigators to actively partake in the workshop.

- Summarize and promote the current state of the science regarding HIV & Women in Africa, and its successful translation and dissemination.

- Foster new and lasting cross-disciplinary partnerships and collaborations between researchers and women to improve knowledge sharing, with the end goal of improving the quality of life of women living with HIV.
Practical Information 
Badges
All participants are requested to wear the badge at all times during the conference to ensure admission to the meeting.
Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be sent to you after successfully completing the program and post-meeting survey.
Language
The official language of the workshop is English.
Translation will not be provided.
Enduring Materials
Enduring materials will be available shortly after the conclusion of the workshop.
Disclaimer
This conference is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this event, Virology Education, cannot accept any liability for the scientific content of the sessions or for any claims which may result from the use of information or publications from this meeting. Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the conference.
Liability and Insurance
By registering for the conference participants agree that the organizers do not accept responsibility for medical-, travel- or personal insurance. Participants are advised to take out their own insurance policies.
Photographs, Audio, and Video Recording
Photographs, audio, and video recordings are not permitted at the official meeting sessions. Only the official medical writer appointed by the organization may make recordings. All presentations will be posted here as soon as possible after the workshop is finished, provided the speaker has given permission to do so.
Code of Conduct
All attendees, speakers, co-organizers, partners, endorsers, suppliers, volunteers, and employees at any of our programs are expected to observe our Code of Conduct. We cannot tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, disrespect, or the marginalization of those involved in our programs. All participants of VE and AME-organized programs are expected to treat others with dignity and respect at all times.

Any individual who feels discriminated against, harassed, disrespected, or marginalized is encouraged to report the incident(s) to VE and AME via info@amededu.com or to one of our on-site personnel.
Any participant who is found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be removed from the program.
Committees
Organizing Committee
Saidi Friday
Friday Saidi, MD
Kamuzu Central Hospital / University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Malawi / United States
Scientific Committee

We are proud to present the members of the committee:

  • Eva Laker - Infectious Diseases Institute, Uganda
  • Rashida Ferrand, PhD - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom
  • Nombulelo Magula, PhD - University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Grace Kumwenda - AVAC, Malawi
  • Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, PhD - University of Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Lynda Stranix-Chibanda, PhD - University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
  • Limakatso Lebina, MD - Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa
  • Melissa-Rose Abrahams, PhD - University of Cape Town, South Africa
  • Cissy Kityo Mutuluuza, MD - Joint Clinical Research Centre, Uganda
  • Hadiza Khamofu - FHI360, Nigeria
  • Yvonne Gilleece, PhD - Brighton & Sussex Medical School, United Kingdom
The members of Scientific Committee are hand-picked by the Organizing Committee and the conference secretariat based on their significant contributions and commitment to the field. They assist the Organizing Committee by providing them with suggestions for speakers and topics. In addition, members of the Scientific Committee participate in reviewing submitted abstracts, and play an active role during the workshop as moderators and/or chairs of sessions.
Support
Founding Sponsor
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Support Our Initiative
Financial backing helps us deliver an impactful meeting experience for the benefit of healthcare professionals, researchers, and community representatives involved in the African Workshop on HIV & Women 2024.
 
This collaboration plays a vital role in both the organizational as well as scientific success of the program.

To show your commitment to the cause, get in touch with us for a tailored
support package by contacting Ms. Lara da Silva Miguel at Lara@amededu.com or call +31 30 2307147.
 
Benefits of Support
By supporting this program, we can offer the following advantages for your company.* Please contact us for the most recent support level benefits for this program.

  • Symposium opportunities
  • Non-commercial interviews with company representatives
  • Verbal acknowledgement during the program 
  • Discounted and complimentary registrations for your representatives
  • Company acknowledgement on digital meeting materials including but not limited to newsletters, flyers, the streaming platform, and our website
  • Company acknowledgement on printed meeting materials including but not limited to banners and the program book
  • Digital and printed advertising opportunities 
  • Social media shout-outs
  • Logo on the conference bag 

 
*Subject to the support level.

Endorsers
Symposium
U=U: Conversations With Women

This satellite symposium is presented by:

ViiV Healthcare

- 16:20
U=U: Life Changing News - Video
Interactive Discussion Between Panel and Audience
Doreen Moraa Moracha
I Am A Beautiful Story, Kenya
Nneka Nwokolo, MBBS, FRCP
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital/ViiV Healthcare, United Kingdom
Michelle Moorhouse, MBBCh, FRSPH
Donald Gordon Medical Centre/ViiV Healthcare, South Africa
Photo Gallery
Group Photo
Media
Welcome to the African Workshop on HIV & Women 2024
A message from Cleopatra Wanjiku
A Message from Laura Thuo
Accreditation
EACCME® Accreditation
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African Workshop on HIV & Women 2024, Nairobi, Kenya, 22/02/2024-23/02/2024 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 10 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities.

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

CME accreditation

An application for CME accreditation will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for each edition.

Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Please note that CME accreditation is only provided for delegates that attend the event livestream and submit the post-meeting survey.

How can I receive a CME-accredited Certificate of Attendance?

In order to be eligible to receive a CME-accredited Certificate of Attendance, you must have followed the full program and complete the post-evaluation survey. Please check your junk/spam inbox if you cannot find the email containing your link to the survey. If you followed the program and did not receive an email with a link to the survey, please email us at gabriele.gudaityte@amededu.com

​The post-evaluation survey will be online until Friday, 8 March. Please complete the survey within this time in order to receive your CME-accredited Certificate of Attendance. Once the survey is closed, it cannot be reopened.

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