The Silent Pervasion of Dystopia The 1960s was the era of discotheques, bell-bottomed pants, wild hair, and half-buttoned shirts. Counter-cultural movements gained momentum as individualism became a popular construct. The media was growing in confidence and influence and was touting a new, modern age. There was also turmoil and restlessness in almost every corner of…
The main aim of the round table discussion was to initiate a WCA discussion platform to foster continued engagement on issues impacting WCA Global Fund grant implementation. In addition, the discussion aimed at a contextual dialogue on ways to improve WCA grant performance and take these, forward with Global Fund as the Bureau and Constituencies…
The psychological impact of the pandemic is also significant. Although the clinical course of the virus in PLHIV is not well understood yet, the fact that people with immune compromising medical condition appear to have a higher occurrence of severe disease and mortality[1] has created anxiety and fear among PLHIV. Early in the epidemic, this fear…
On 8th April, 2021, ACB conducted the first Virtual Coffee Session on “HIV/AIDS among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Africa. With an attendance list of 24 participants from across the continent, this first session brought together ACB Staff, various experts in this field, and young women who are positively living with HIV. The…
The African Constituency Bureau was specifically established to ensure that African countries are well represented and Government implementers from the continent are effectively heard in the Global Fund Board and committees. As the Global Fund develops its new post-2022 strategy, the African constituency countries are laying a strong emphasis on investing in building Resilient and…
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…
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,…
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; …
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…
The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria organized the 6th Partnership Forums for the Africa region from 15 to 18 February 2021. The Forums, entirely virtual due to the COVID-19 restrictions, reviewed input received on Strategy development to date and collected the perspectives of a wide range of stakeholders. The Strategy is a roadmap to…