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CSWG Policy Brief: Preventing and treating tuberculosis among children living with HIV Preventing and treating tuberculosis among children living with HIV

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in children living with HIV (CLHIV), particularly in TB endemic settings. TB in CLHIV is a

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Providing peer support for adolescents and young people living with HIV Providing peer support for adolescents and young people living with HIV

WHO recommends peer support, including peer counseling, for adolescents and young people living with HIV age 10-24 years (AYPLHIV).

2018
CSWG Brief: Scaling up optimal antiretroviral treatment for children: A long overdue intervention Scaling up optimal antiretroviral treatment for children: A long overdue intervention

To achieve an AIDS-free generation, optimal treatment options for all infants and young children living with HIV must be available, tolerable and most importantly, effective.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Meaningful engagement of adolescents and young people in national and local HIV programming Meaningful engagement of adolescents and young people in national and local HIV programming

Adolescents and young people (AYP) (10-24 years) are being left behind in the HIV response, with high levels of new infections, and lower levels of diagnosis and treatment coverage than adults.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Family-based index case testing to identify children with HIV Family-based index case testing to identify children with HIV

Paediatric HIV treatment coverage is stagnating. The most recent estimates suggest that only 46% of children living with HIV are on treatment, well below the AIDS Free target of 1.6 million by the end of 2018.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Sensitizing health workers to providing responsive care for adolescents and young people living with HIV Sensitizing health workers to providing responsive care for adolescents and young people living with HIV

The 95-95-95 targets will only be achieved with zero discrimination, including within healthcare settings.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Engaging community and faith-based organizations to deliver PMTCT and pediatric HIV services Engaging community and faith-based organizations to deliver PMTCT and pediatric HIV services

To reach global pediatric HIV targets, efforts must extend beyond clinic doors.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Point-of-care testing as a solution for timely early infant diagnosis Point-of-care testing as a solution for timely early infant diagnosis

Despite remarkable progress in prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), 160,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2016.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Providing differentiated service delivery to children and adolescents Providing differentiated service delivery to children and adolescents

Children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV) have a lifetime of antiretroviral therapy (ART) ahead of them.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: A child-centred approach for HIV programs A child-centred approach for HIV programs

As part of their basic human rights, children need access to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, and a clean and safe environment to grow and develop to their full potential.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Addressing the service delivery needs of children of key populations Addressing the service delivery needs of children of key populations

Motherhood is common among female sex workers (FSWs) and many have at least one biological child.

2018
Research Summary - The Latest Science on HIV/AIDS (Apr to June, 2018) Research Summary - Q2 2018 Newsletter 2018
WHO Policy Brief: 2018 optimal formulary and limited-use list for paediatric ARVs WHO Optimal Formulary and Limited-Use List (2018)

The WHO 2018 guideline update promotes the use of optimal treatment regimens in all populations.

2018
Innovative Approaches: Mentor Mother Experiences in Malawi and Uganda Mentor Mother Experiences in Malawi and Uganda

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018
Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents in Malawi Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents in Malawi

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018
Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents in DRC Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents in DRC

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018
Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents in Uganda Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents in Uganda

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018
Innovative Approaches: Rationalization of Partners and Services in DRC Innovative Approaches: Rationalization of Partners and Services in DRC

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018
Innovative Approaches: Community Mentor Mothers in Malawi Innovative Approaches: Mentor Mothers in Malawi

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018
Innovative Approaches: Community Mentor Mothers in Uganda Innovative Approaches: Community Mentor Mothers in Uganda

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018