Open for Registration
In-Person
Cape Town
HIV
3rd African Workshop on Women & HIV 2026
12 – 13 March 2026
FO
Francesca Odhiambo
MBChB, MMED
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Kenya
Biography
Dr. Francesca Odhiambo is a consultant physician with a wealth of expertise in HIV program management and research leadership. After completing her medical training, she initially worked for the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Busia in 2004, before advancing to HIV program management on US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funded projects (2008-2021). As part of HIV program management, she oversaw national HIV services and capacity-building, for the University of Maryland, transitioning to the KEMRI-University of California San Francisco Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) collaborative (2017-2021) in Kisumu County.
Dr. Odhiambo hereafter moved to the role of Clinical Research Scientist at KEMRI in 2020 serving as Site Principal Investigator, Co- Investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies including COVID-19, Tuberculosis, cervical cancer screening and vaccination, tobacco cessation interventions as well as clinical trials involving new antiretroviral therapies. Her research interests include the intersection between non-communicable diseases (NCD) and HIV infection, as well as the impact of HIV on health across the lifespan for women living with HIV.
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60 min
Vanessa Johnson, Shema Tariq, Francesca Odhiambo
CME Series | Menopause & HIV: Science, Equity, Community
To address the growing need for better menopause care in women living with HIV, this module aims to deepen understanding of how HIV and menopause interact and to support improved management of symptoms, co-morbidities, and overall quality of life.
What Will Set You Apart?
After following this educational series, participants will be able to:
- Describe how biological, social, and policy factors intersect to influence menopause care and outcomes for women living with HIV
- Discuss current evidence on cardiometabolic health and menopause in women living with HIV
- Identify gaps and unmet needs in menopause-related support for women living with HIV
Is This Program for You?
This program is intended for clinicians working in HIV care, general practitioners, gynaecologists, pharmacologists, and community representatives involved in supporting women living with HIV.
What Will You Cover in This Module?
- Precision Menopause Care: Equity, Biology, and Policy
- Cardiometabolic Health and Menopause in People Living with HIV
- Community Insights on Menopause Support Gaps Among Women Living with HIV
Program Director: Karoline Aebi-Popp, PD, MD, MSc