The ACB was formally launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 6th 2017 to support African countries in Global Fund governance processes through a resolution of African Health Ministers that dates back to 2012. The ACB, also known as the Bureau, brings together the two African Constituencies, the East and Southern Africa (ESA) and West and Central Africa (WCA) represented at the…
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Since its emergence in December 2019 in China, COVID-19 has been attracting a lot of attention from the health community around the world. This situation is impacting the fight against other diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. In April 2021, the Global Fund produced a report entitled ‘Impact of COVID-19 on HIV, TB and…
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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…
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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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsOn 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsDue 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,…
DetailsThe 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; …
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