Implementation of a HIV/HBV screening strategy at delivery to improve rates of early infant diagnosis in HIV-exposed infants and immunization in HBV-exposed newborns in the DEPISTNEO project, Abidjan
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has a generalized HIV and AIDS epidemic, with infection rates among the general population estimated at 1.2 %. Adolescents and young people aged 10-19 represent 14 % of all PLHIV at the national level. Prevalence…
Community health is an essential pillar for strengthening the resilience of health systems and ensuring equitable access to care. It relies on a participatory approach that aims to actively involve communities in managing their health, by utilizing tools such as…
In Cameroon and Madagascar, tuberculosis incidence rates are above the global average (157 and 233 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively, compared to 133 cases at a global scale): a situation that requires identifying tuberculosis patients as well as preventing the disease…
Over the past decade, L’Initiative has invested over 50 million euros in the Greater Mekong sub-region, funding 37 projects targeting the 3 pandemics and health system strengthening. On June 2024, a Southeast Asia Regional Meeting was held in Bangkok (Thailand) to discuss progress…
In Laos, despite a decrease in TB incidence since 2015, the country faces challenges in achieving the reduction goals set for 2025. Indeed, stigma, rural poverty, and lack of awareness complicate the identification of suspected cases. The CHIAS project, funded by L’Initiative,…
2023 was a year of unprecedented growth for L’Initiative. Following a significant increase in its resources, L’Initiative was able to implement a record number of commitments. It has thus significantly increased its contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and…
In Burkina Faso, Burundi, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Togo, the high prevalence of HIV among adolescents and young people is compounded by challenges in coordinating efforts and mobilizing resources. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated these challenges, necessitating enhanced collaboration between…
The Lake Tanganyika region, particularly in Burundi, presents major challenges in terms of access to health services for fishermen and fish sellers. These populations face difficult working conditions and environments where health services are often limited or non-existent. The project,…
In Vietnam, since the commitment to the 90-90-90 targets in 2015, the challenges of sustaining health human resources in the fight against HIV-AIDS have been accentuated, mainly due to declining external funding. This situation underlines the urgency of reinforcing the…