The Global Fund procurement of sub-standard Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets calls it and African countries to step up mosquito nets manufacturing and quality assurance for health commodities

The manufacturer of the faulty LLINS, TANA industries and its affiliate HSDN in Pakistan used “unapproved manufacturing methods” under-dosed insecticides and later tried to cover up this non-conformity. These findings are the astonishing result of an investigation of the Office of the Inspector General of the Global Fund into Tana netting. LLINs prevent mosquito bites…

Protecting Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Africa in the era of COVID-19

Due to the pandemic in Africa, significant number of the AGYW faces an increased high-risk of HIV infections, child marriage, female genital mutilations, defilement, and teen pregnancies. Although the effects of pandemic have been experienced worldwide, the AGYW in low-income countries including African countries are extremely vulnerable due to limited women rights. In sub-Saharan Africa,…

Understanding to better decide and act : Policy Briefs

The research topics were already discussed during the open consultations where the countries described their experiences, challenges and successes.  The 12 policy briefs aimed more specifically at :          Identifying key trends and trajectories in the HIV, TB and Malaria responses, particularly in relation to 2030 goals and targets;      …

CCM Cameroon meets The African Constituency Bureau

From the left to the right : Mr. Gabriel Atangana and Mrs. Nancy Bolima   Specifically, the meeting aimed at: (i) Developing a common understanding of the organization’s mission and approach; (ii) Promoting clarity regarding staff roles and responsibilities; (iii) understanding how support functions of HR, finance, and administration, etc. work together to efficiently fulfil…