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Mon, Dec 23, 2019

Dr Nicaise Ndembi Appointed As Editor-In-Chief For The Journal Of Public Health In Africa

Congratulations to Dr Nicaise Ndembi on his recent appointment as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Public Health in Africa!

The Journal of Public Health in Africa is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality original articles, reviews, comments and opinions on public health and related issues in Africa. In 2018, Africa CDC signed an agreement with the publisher, Page Press, to make the journal its official journal. While Page Press continues to take responsibility for publishing, Africa CDC manages the editorial oversight and peer review system of the journal. This initiative by Africa
CDC is to contribute to the increase in scientific knowledge and networking between Africa and the global community, ensure that public health research in Africa is adequately and accurately reported by Africans, and encourage more researchers from Africa to publish articles in the journal.

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Wed, Nov 27, 2019

Phd Student Kennedy Michael Ngowi Supervised By Dr Marion Sumari-De Boer (Cdf972 - The Remind Study) Wins Best Abstract @ Icasa 2019 - Congratulations!

PhD student Kennedy Michael Ngowi supervised by Dr Marion Sumari-de Boer (CDF972) wins best Abstract @ ICASA 2019 - Congratulations!

Track B: Clinical Science, Treatment and Care

Abstract Title: Real Time Medication Monitoring improves virological outcome among People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Treatment in Moshi, Tanzania

For more details view http://www.icasa2019rwanda.org/abstracts/best-abstract-awards.html

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Mon, Nov 11, 2019

Edctp Fellows Shine At The Recently Held Tb Union Conference Held In Hyderabad India: 30 October - 2 November 2019

The conference theme, 'Ending the Emergency: Science, Leadership, Action', focused on what is needed to ensure commitments become action, and that lifesaving targets are met.

Congratulations to our EDCTP Fellows who's excellent research work was recognised!

 

Two Career Development Fellows received prestigious awards:

Dr Stephanus Malherbe received The Union Young Investigator Prize

Dr Sean Wasserman received the Stephen Lawn TB-HIV Research Leadership Prize

https://hyderabad.worldlunghealth.org/2019/11/the-union-recognises-major-contributions-to-lung-health-through-its-annual-awards/

 

Dr Stellah Mpagama, an EDCTP Senior Fellow gave her plenary presentation during the Ending the TB Emergency session. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw2eCplJ7Y8

 

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Mon, Nov 11, 2019

Submission For The 23Rd International Aids Conference 'Resilience' Now Open: 6-10 July 2020, San Francisco & Oakland, Usa

Programme submissions for the 23rd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2020) are now open, including abstracts, the Global Village and Youth Programme, pre-conferences and more.

Present your research
Showcase your work to 20,000 global leaders, scientists, policy makers, healthcare professionals and people living with HIV. Abstract submissions close 14 January 2020.

Join the Global Village and Youth Programme

The Global Village and Youth Programme is an open-access, free and vibrant space where communities from all over the world meet, share and learn from each other. Apply before 14 January 2020.

Organize a workshop
The Workshop Programme offers opportunities for knowledge transfer, skills development and collaborative learning. Workshop proposal submissions close 14 January 2020.

Host an official pre-conference
Pre-conferences are one to two day meetings held immediately before the conference that engage delegates on global health topics. The submission deadline is 14 January 2020.

Apply for a scholarship
The Scholarship Programme supports access to AIDS 2020 for people from resource-limited settings, researchers, young people, key and vulnerable populations, and community representatives. Apply by 15 January 2020.
 

Visit: https://www.aids2020.org/

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