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PEPFAR Heroes Awards Announced in Kenya
The US Embassy in Kenya is recognizing the outstanding work of three Ciheb-supported team members by presenting them with the 2020 PEPFAR Heroes Award.
Stakeholders Comment on CQI Tools and Techniques
With the launch of Ciheb's new CQI pages, Ciheb invited stakeholders from Botswana and Tanzania to share their perspectives on the CQI work being done.
MKM Fellow Begins Clinical and Public Health Assignment in Zambia
In September, Dr. Mona-Gekanju Toeque, the first recipient of the Maeve Kennedy McKean (MKM) Global Public Health Fellowship, arrived in Zambia to begin work.
New Toolkit Aids COVID-19 Response in Nigeria
Ciheb Nigeria has helped develop a toolkit to assist the Government of Nigeria on activating COVID-19 emergency operation centers at the sub-national or state level.
Full NAIIS Report Now Available
On September 25, 2020, Ciheb Nigeria and representatives of the US Government formally presented the 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) Report to the Government of Nigeria.
COVID-19 Survey Launches in Nigeria
A new Ciheb-supported study is underway to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 in Nigeria. More than 200 staff are being deployed across the three Nigerian states of Enugu, Nassarawa, and Gombe to complete this ambitious survey in less than two-months’ time.
Addressing Emerging HIV/AIDS Issues at the AIDS 2020 Conference
The International AIDS Conference organized by the International AIDS Society is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS conference. Ciheb hosted two panels at the 2020 conference, which included presentations by representatives from leading health organizations.

New UNICEF Partnership in Rwanda to Address HIV in Young Women and Children
We are pleased to announce our partnership with UNICEF Rwanda to integrate CQI to lower maternal-to-child transmission of HIV; eliminate new pediatric infections; and improve maternal, newborn, and child health and survival in the context of HIV.

Awards Support COVID-19 Response in Four Countries
Ciheb was awarded four grants from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support COVID-19 response activities in Botswana, Nigeria, Malawi, and Mozambique.

Understanding COVID-19 Using Data Dashboards
Online data dashboards offer maps, interactive graphs, and summary tables that describe key indicators associated with COVID-19. Here are a few dashboards that stand out.