SADC THE GLOBAL FUND AFRICAN CONSTITUENCY BUREAU

REGIONAL COMMUNIQUÉ – HEALTH SOVEREIGNTY

Addressed to the Ministers of Health of Central African region and the Country Coordinating Mechanisms, the ACB Secretariat and the Global Fund Secretariat. Introduction In a context of shrinking international funding and increasing requirements for accountability and sustainability, Central African countries reaffirm their commitment to strengthening health sovereignty and the sustainable management of Global Fund…

Injectable ARV

Long-acting injectable antiretrovirals: a promising innovation for HIV prevention and treatment

Introduction Long-acting injectable ARVs are a major breakthrough in HIV prevention and treatment. They are used as pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV-negative people, particularly those at high risk of contracting HIV, and as light therapy for people living with HIV with stable virological suppression  on antiretroviral treatment. By reducing the frequency of doses taken, this therapy…