Leçons tirées d’un projet pilote Tester et Traiter (T2T) de la COVID-19 au Sénégal
Harnessing the Untapped Potential of Liquid Oxygen in South Africa
Investing in liquid oxygen to strengthen Côte d’Ivoire’s health care system
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in the ability of the Ivorian health care system to provide medical oxygen in health care facilities during periods of increased demand. Thanks to an investment of more than US$6 million from USAID, more than 8 million people living in Côte d’Ivoire will have access to oxygen by October 2024.
Continue ReadingRapid response to Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is endemic across Central and West Africa, especially near dense forests where animals carrying the virus can be found. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nigeria are currently reporting the most cases, along with other affected countries, including Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda.
Continue ReadingThe power of profit: How social enterprises promote sustainability and independence of HIV organizations led by key populations
For key population-led organizations, social enterprises — such as restaurants, salons, health clinics, and online retail shops — can contribute to a path to sustainability, innovation and inclusion by diversifying revenue streams and addressing financial challenges.
Continue ReadingEpiC partners with the Government of Vietnam to combat trafficking in persons
World Health Organization’s Road to Oxygen Access meeting: EpiC’s key takeaways
The WHO hosted its first Road to Oxygen Access meeting from May 14–16, 2024 in Dakar, Senegal. This meeting brought together WHO Member States, UN agencies, nongovernmental organizations, donors, and academic professionals to discuss medical oxygen access and oxygen ecosystems worldwide.
Continue ReadingCollaborative efforts pay off as Lesotho hires staff for restructured supply chain management
EpiC at the 25th International AIDS Conference
The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project is excited to participate in the AIDS 2024 Conference taking place July 20–26 in Munich, Germany, and virtually.
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