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Monday, August 14, 2023
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The primary goal of this workshop was to share the advancements made in the implementation of the National Cancer Control Program (NCCP), cancer registry data, and research dissemination. Additionally, the participants discussed challenges and devised joint plans to accelerate cancer prevention and management efforts in Rwanda.
Friday, July 14, 2023
Addressing Unprocessed HIV Viral Load Samples Backlog in Malawi
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Friday, July 07, 2023
The Intersection of Non-Communicable Diseases and HIV: Opportunities for Botswana to Lead the Response
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BSMART Study Launch: Combating Smoking Among HIV-Positive Individuals In Botswana
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Monday, October 31, 2022
NCI Grants Awarded to IHV to Prevent Cancer and Improve Screening in Sub-Saharan Africa
Institute of Human Virology (IHV) researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have received two five-year awards from the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute (NCI) for a total of $7.5 million. One award aims to reduce the incidence of lung cancer and other cancers associated with using tobacco in Botswana. The other is focusing on improving screening and treatment of anal precancer in Nigeria. Both grants will make use of existing HIV treatment and prevention infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries to reach people living with HIV who are most at risk for these particular types of cancers.
Monday, October 03, 2022
Medically Assisted Therapy Clinic in Kenya Empowers Women
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
National HIV Testing, Counselling, and Treatment Day in Zambia
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Monday, August 29, 2022
Kenya Celebrates World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis A, B, and C are the most common of the viral hepatitis in Africa, with the African region accounting for 26% of the global burden for hepatitis B and Cin 2020.
Monday, August 15, 2022
UMB's Ciheb Tanzania Holds CQI Indicators Workshop
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Monday, July 18, 2022
Operation Triple Zero Fun Days Held in Kenya
The OTZ Day participants, drawn from facilities within the counties, presented dances and skits themed on adherence to clinical appointments, medication, and viral suppression.
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Celebrating World AIDS Day 2021
This World AIDS Day, December 1, UNAIDS is focusing on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the context of intersectional global health and societal challenges. This year's theme — "End Inequalities. End AIDS. End Pandemics." — brings attention to the inequalities that are hindering progress in AIDS and COVID-19 pandemics.