Resource Library

2 November 2022

Exploring the Use of Oral PrEP Among Women from Durban, South Africa as Part of the HIV Prevention Package in a Clinical Trial

This article from AIDS and Behavior explores PrEP use and post-trial PrEP access amongst women who had taken part in the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes (ECHO) trial in Durban, South Africa, and describes barriers to access.

Service Delivery

1 November 2022

The Importance of Assessing and Addressing Mental Health Barriers to PrEP Use during Pregnancy and Postpartum in Sub-Saharan Africa: State of the science and research priorities

This article from the Journal of the International AIDS Society highlights key research priorities that can support PrEP adherence and persistence during pregnancy and the post-partum period by addressing mental health barriers.

Research, Service Delivery

1 November 2022

Stigma in the Health Clinic and Implications for PrEP Access and Use by Adolescent Girls and Young Women: Conflicting perspectives in South Africa

This article from BMC Public Health presents the results of a mixed methods study exploring stigma toward adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) seeking PrEP services, from the perspective of both clinic staff (clinical and nonclinical) and AGYW who seek services at clinic sites in Tshwane province, South Africa.

Service Delivery

28 October 2022

Liberia National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan, 2015-20

The strategic plan aims to reduce new HIV infections by 50 percent by 2020; intensify the provision of quality and accessible HIV prevention information and services for key populations; and also accelerate actions to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2020, including placing positive mothers on lifelong antiretroviral therapy (Option B+) as the preferred regime…

Normative Guidance/Policies

Ghana National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan, 2021-25

As Ghana fast-tracks the national HIV response to achieve the 95-95-95 fast track targets, and end AIDS by 2030, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, has developed the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) 2021-2025 to guide the implementation of the national response over the next 5 years.

Normative Guidance/Policies

Ghana National HIV/AIDS Policy, 2019

The Ghana AIDS Commission and partners revised the National HIV & AIDS, STI Policy of 2013 to develop a new policy that underpinned the national response by identifying the gaps and updating the current policy with relevant information that will support Ghana towards ending AIDS by 2030. The new policy guides to address key and…

Normative Guidance/Policies

DRC National PrEP Guidelines, 2016

DR Congo’s new approach to combating HIV/AIDS builds on the UNAIDS triple zero goal of zero new infections, zero HIV-related deaths and zero HIV-related discrimination and stigma. The technical branch of the Ministry of Health has developed this guide to standardize the care provided by service providers for PLHIV and to educate and guide health…

Normative Guidance/Policies

Côte d’Ivoire National Strategic Plan for the Fight against HIV/AIDS & STIs 2016-20

The document analyses achievements and challenges of the national response thus far and looks forward as well.

Normative Guidance/Policies

Cameroon National Strategic Plan For fight against HIV/AIDS and STIs, 2021-23

Cameroon’s National Strategic Plan against HIV and STIs lays the groundwork for a response against these epidemics in Cameroon from 2021-2023. This plan is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end the HIV epidemic by 2030 and brings together the government and various stakeholders in achieving this goal.

Normative Guidance/Policies