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Satellite Channel 2

Non-Commercial Satellite

COVID-19 mitigation approaches for HIV, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections

Organizer
World Health Organization
Room
Satellite Channel 2
Date
Wed, Jul 8, 2020
Time
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Session Description
In a few short months COVID-19 has changed the way people live, work and access services around the world. The pandemic has raised serious challenges for health services including those related to HIV, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections. This session will present data and perspectives on how COVID-19 is impacting HIV and related health areas. It will share data, evidence and experiences of supply chain challenges and stockouts including in relation to ARVs. The session will include updates on modelling related to anticipated excess mortality and morbidity for HIV, hepatitis and STIs and highlight developments in finance and resource mobilization to support affected programmes. The session will also hear updates on innovations in community-based services and monitoring and hear personal perspectives from affected individuals and communities.