Building a Collective Response to Global Health Challenges
In 2024, strategic conferences and events were held in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe. These gatherings always offer a valuable opportunity to share results achieved in the field and to showcase approaches that have proven effective among the most vulnerable populations. They foster greater synergy among stakeholders engaged in the fight against pandemics and open up new perspectives for strengthening local capacities, improving access to care, and developing context-specific solutions.
Key Moments for Dialogue to Shape a Shared Vision for Health
In various regions of the world, L’Initiative supports and participates in major events to strengthen the response to pandemics and comorbidities. These gatherings foster the exchange of experiences and best scientific and operational practices. This collective engagement contributes to reinforcing health systems and jointly developing more equitable health responses.
Recap of Our Participation in the AFRAVIH 2024 Conference
From April 16 to 19, 2024, the AFRAVIH International Conference took place in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon. L’Initiative played an active role—with a symposium, two round tables, and a “Team France” booth–at this major event for the Francophone world engaged in the fight against HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexual health, and emerging viruses.
“Women at the Center”, Pre-Conference on Cervical Cancer
On the sidelines of the 25th International AIDS Society Conference in Munich, Expertise France co-organized the pre-conference “Women at the Center: Integrating Prevention, Treatment and Care for HIV/AIDS and Cervical Cancer” on July 21, 2024, in Munich. This event was part of the SUCCESS project and was supported by L’Initiative, in partnership with Unitaid, WHO, Jhpiego, CHAI, Frontline AIDS, and ACHA.
Summary of the Regional Meeting of L’Initiative’s Partners in Southeast Asia
Over the past ten years, L’Initiative has invested more than €50 million in the Greater Mekong sub-region, funding 37 projects focused on the three pandemics and health systems strengthening. In June 2024, a regional meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand, to review progress and challenges in the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria..
