9th Nurses & Pharmacists HIV Clinical Forum 2026
24 November 2026
RN
Hospital De Cascais Dr. José De Almeida, Portugal
Catarina Esteves Santos is a Portuguese Nurse Specialist in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing with over 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked at Cascais Hospital since 2004, specialising in HIV care, mental health, sexual health, treatment adherence and healthy ageing with HIV.
An experienced speaker, trainer and scientific consultant, she has contributed to national and international HIV education and research initiatives. She has been actively involved in the European HIV Nursing Network (EHNN) since 2007 and previously served on the Executive Board of the Portuguese Association for the Study of AIDS (APECS).
She currently coordinates the HIV and STI Working Group at the Portuguese Society for Health Literacy (SPLS) and is an active digital health communicator, using social media to promote evidence-based information, combat stigma and empower communities.
Her work focuses on person-centred HIV care, health literacy, health equity and improving quality of life for people living with HIV.

This module is designed for nurses, pharmacists, and other HIV healthcare professionals committed to optimizing care and treatment outcomes for people living with HIV. Through a multidisciplinary lens, it explores how collaborative practice, community engagement, and evidence-based guidelines can enhance the delivery of empathic, person-centred HIV care.
What Will Set You Apart?
After following this educational series, participants will be able to:
Is This Program for You?
The program is aimed at nurses and pharmacists in the management and treatment of people living with HIV, medical doctors and researchers, healthcare workers, pharmacologists, post-doctoral researchers, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in treating people living with HIV.
What Will You Cover in This Module?