Today, the youth in Africa have been identified as critical stakeholders by both government and non-state agencies in the accelerated malaria fight due to their power to mobilise themselves, disseminate information, and hold leaders accountable. They are a vital population of over 845 million in Africa, dominating the global
Experts from the Stop TB Partnership, researchers, and civil society representatives called on world leaders today to deliver new, effective, safe, equitable, and affordable tuberculosis (TB) vaccines by 2025. On the 100th anniversary of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, currently, the only vaccine in existence against TB, the group
Stop TB Partnership’s Executive Committee approved US$6.14 million for Wave 9 funding to be awarded to 11 projects in 8 countries to focus their efforts on innovative approaches to address drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB). With funding support from USAID and Global Affairs Canada, TB REACH Wave 9 grantees will help
A virtual briefing led by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) hosted representatives from AU Member States, AU Commission and UNAIDS to brief technical advisers on renewed commitments related to the HIV response in Africa. Capitalising on the convening, leadership and advocacy role of African first
On International Youth Day (August 12, 2021), the AU Commission, in partnership with UNAIDS, launched the #ProtectedAndInformed digital campaign via Twitter Live. The launch was followed by a Twitter Chat where youth from all four AU Regions responded to HIV prevention and information questions. 2021 marks an important milestone
