Friday, December 01, 2023
World AIDS Day 2023 Message
A message for World AIDS Day 2023 from Dr. Man Charurat, Director of the Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity: “As we observe World AIDS Day 2023 under the theme "Let the communities lead," I am inspired by the collective strength and resilience that communities affected by HIV/AIDS continue to demonstrate. It is a day to reflect...
Wednesday, November 01, 2023
CIRKUITS Concludes Five-Year Run in Zambia
After five years, the Community Impact to Reach Key and Underserved Individuals for Treatment and Support (CIRKUITS) project ended on September 27th, 2023, at the National Stakeholders Meeting in Lusaka, Zambia. The final meeting in the Zambian capital outlined many topics, including partnerships, health policy achievements, and lessons learned.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
BAIS V Report Launched
The Fifth Botswana AIDS Impact Survey (BAIS V) Report 2021 is a nationally representative household-based survey conducted between March and August 2021. Its main aim was to provide information on national and district-level progress towards achieving key HIV targets.
Monday, August 14, 2023
Ciheb Rwanda Takes Part in Cancer Prevention and Control Stakeholders’ Review Workshop
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.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
From Ciheb-Kenya: U=U Communication Strategy Workshop
Ciheb-Kenya’s Connect hosted esteemed guests from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta and CDC Kenya for a U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) Communication Strategy Workshop. The workshop brought together experts to discuss the transformative impact of U=U messaging in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
INSIGHT Announces 2023-2024 Cohort of Fellows and Scholars
The current Global Health Fellows and Scholars Program, Launching Future Leaders in Global Health (LAUNCH) Research Training Program, builds on the successes and experiences of the Fogarty Global Health Training Program (2017-2022). This program continues to support one (1)-year of mentored research training in global health at established biomedical and health research institutions and project sites in LMICs.
Friday, July 14, 2023
Addressing Unprocessed HIV Viral Load Samples Backlog in Malawi
The health sector in Malawi was faced with a pressing backlog issue of unprocessed HIV viral load samples. These had accumulated due to reagent stockouts and persistent power outages in the country.
Friday, July 07, 2023
The Intersection of Non-Communicable Diseases and HIV: Opportunities for Botswana to Lead the Response
For a country like Botswana with a high HIV burden, integration of healthcare services is vital to provide comprehensive interventions. Lifestyle factors such as tobacco smoking, alcohol use, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity heighten the risk of developing NCDs for people living with HIV.
Friday, July 07, 2023
BSMART Study Launch: Combating Smoking Among HIV-Positive Individuals In Botswana
BSMART focuses on identifying effective interventions for HIV-positive individuals who smoke. The launch of the BSMART Study signifies a significant step forward in tackling tobacco use among HIV-positive individuals in Botswana.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
CIRKUITS: Looking Ahead in Year 5
Congratulations are in order as Community Impact to Reach Key and Underserved Individuals for Treatment and Support (CIRKUITS) moves into year five and remains a leader in helping Zambia close the remaining gaps in HIV epidemic control. From the start, CIRKUITS focused on providing HIV service from community peers to adolescents; key populations including men who have sex with men, female sex workers, and prison populations; men under 30 and transient populations; pregnant and breastfeeding women and their families; as well as the general population.
Monday, March 20, 2023
Standard Operating Procedures Workshop in Tanzania
University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) Ciheb Tanzania held a four-day workshop to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs). These SOPs are for sample collection and transportation of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) and Fever and Rash Illness (FRI) surveillance. The SOPs cover procedures related to specimen collection, packaging, sample transport, specimen tracking, biosafety, and the return of results.
Monday, March 20, 2023
Under the Microscope: Meet Dr. Manhattan Charurat
Meet Dr. Manhattan "Man" Charurat, Director of the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) Division of Epidemiology and Prevention and Global Director for the Center of International Health, Education, and Biosecurity (Ciheb).
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
From Ciheb-Kenya: DREAMS Made Me a Succesful Woman
From the Ciheb-Kenya newsletter, Celine shares her story of how the DREAMS Project part of CONNECT Program has changed her fortune. Celine is 22 years old and the firstborn in a family of five children. She was born and raised in Fuata Nyayo village in Nairobi, South Ward. She was enrolled in the Nairobi DREAMS project in 2016 while in Form Two.
Friday, December 09, 2022
Ciheb-Kenya Joins the Globe in Commemorating the World AIDS Day 2022
Speaking during a pre-World AIDS day event in Nairobi, the Head of the National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP), Dr. Rose Wafula, reiterated that the Ministry of Health, through NASCOP, commits to exploring and connecting the global and national efforts that focus on impact and progress towards the 95-95-95 targets to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
Friday, December 09, 2022
Ciheb-Zambia Ushers in World AIDS Day 2022 Celebration
Ciheb-Zambia joined national and international leaders in Lusaka to observe World AIDS Day 2022, and in remembrance of those we have lost to HIV/AIDS. Guest speakers reiterated the need for world leaders and citizens to boldly acknowledge and address the inequalities that impede efforts to end AIDS and equalize access to vital HIV services.
Friday, December 09, 2022
Ciheb-Nigeria Receives Award of Excellence from the US CDC
Ciheb Nigeria recently received the US CDC award of excellence in data system design and surveys in recognition of its contributions towards the implementation of the National AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) and re-designing the National Data Repository (NDR) for improved data management to strengthen the HIV response in Nigeria.