Frances Cowan, Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR Zimbabwe)
Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR Zimbabwe)Frances Cowan is a clinical epidemiologist working full time in Zimbabwe since 1999. She leads a large portfolio of HIV prevention and sexual health research including clinical trials and impact evaluations of national programs. She oversees implementation of Zimbabwe's National Sex Work Program.
Presenter Of 3 Presentations
Non-Commercial Satellite
Tracking HIV among FSW in Southern Africa to gain actionable insights: what do we know, what else is needed?
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Satellite Channel 3
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Question & answer
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Satellite Channel 3
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Panel Discussion moderated by Frances Cowan and Karin Hatzold
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- Frances Cowan, Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR Zimbabwe)
- Karin Hatzold, Population Services International
- Tapiwa Tarumbiswa, HIV&AIDS Manager, MoH
- Yogan Pillay, Clinton Health Access Initiative South Africa
- Meg Doherty, World Health Organization
- Heather Ingold, Unitaid
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Satellite Channel 3
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Non-Commercial Satellite
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Satellite Channel 3
Date
Sat, Jul 4, 2020
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session Description
Achieving and exceeding the AIDS targets for the Millennium Development Goals was accomplished due to an unprecedented financial investment from the international community. Since 2010 the discourse has shifted to the need for greater sustainability of funding. HIV testing is an essential tool for epidemic control, the entry point to patient management and further prevention of transmission. Ensuring equitable access to diagnosis is paramount. HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) offers such opportunities through a variety of approaches tailored to meet these needs. With dwindling investments in HIV programming including HIV testing, models of HIVST distribution that are independent from external investments offer options for longer-term sustainability. The STAR project in Southern Africa and the ATLAS project in West-Africa have gathered evidence through research and implementation for such models that could be replicated in other countries that are scaling up HIVST.
Presenter Of 1 Presentation
Symposia session
Conclusion
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Symposia and bridging sessions On-Demand Channel
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Symposia session
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Symposia and bridging sessions On-Demand Channel
Session Description
This session will discuss the current PrEP cascade, providing a global perspective of PrEP retention among young men who have sex with men. The session will also showcase some innovative strategies to retain people on PrEP, such as integration into existing services, specifically family planning and STI clinics.
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E-Posters
PEC0682 - Laboratory testing for sexually transmitted infections among sex workers in southern Africa – why we need a status neutral approach
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E-posters Track C
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Poster Channel - Track C
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Symposia session
Conclusion
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Symposia and bridging sessions On-Demand Channel
Moderator Of 1 Session
Symposia session
Room
Symposia and bridging sessions On-Demand Channel
Session Description
This session will discuss the current PrEP cascade, providing a global perspective of PrEP retention among young men who have sex with men. The session will also showcase some innovative strategies to retain people on PrEP, such as integration into existing services, specifically family planning and STI clinics.
Presenter Of 5 Presentations
Non-Commercial Satellite
Tracking HIV among FSW in Southern Africa to gain actionable insights: what do we know, what else is needed?
Speaker
Session Name
Room
Satellite Channel 3
Non-Commercial Satellite
Question & answer
Speaker
Session Name
Room
Satellite Channel 3
Non-Commercial Satellite
Panel Discussion moderated by Frances Cowan and Karin Hatzold
Speaker
- Frances Cowan, Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR Zimbabwe)
- Karin Hatzold, Population Services International
- Tapiwa Tarumbiswa, HIV&AIDS Manager, MoH
- Yogan Pillay, Clinton Health Access Initiative South Africa
- Meg Doherty, World Health Organization
- Heather Ingold, Unitaid
Session Name
Room
Satellite Channel 3
Symposia session
Conclusion
Session Name
Room
Symposia and bridging sessions On-Demand Channel
E-Posters
Laboratory testing for sexually transmitted infections among sex workers in southern Africa – why we need a status neutral approach
Session Name
E-posters Track C
Room
Poster Channel - Track C
Moderator Of 2 Sessions
Non-Commercial Satellite
Room
Satellite Channel 3
Session Description
Achieving and exceeding the AIDS targets for the Millennium Development Goals was accomplished due to an unprecedented financial investment from the international community. Since 2010 the discourse has shifted to the need for greater sustainability of funding. HIV testing is an essential tool for epidemic control, the entry point to patient management and further prevention of transmission. Ensuring equitable access to diagnosis is paramount. HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) offers such opportunities through a variety of approaches tailored to meet these needs. With dwindling investments in HIV programming including HIV testing, models of HIVST distribution that are independent from external investments offer options for longer-term sustainability. The STAR project in Southern Africa and the ATLAS project in West-Africa have gathered evidence through research and implementation for such models that could be replicated in other countries that are scaling up HIVST.
Symposia session
Room
Symposia and bridging sessions On-Demand Channel
Session Description
This session will discuss the current PrEP cascade, providing a global perspective of PrEP retention among young men who have sex with men. The session will also showcase some innovative strategies to retain people on PrEP, such as integration into existing services, specifically family planning and STI clinics.