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nurturing care framework publication Nurturing care for children affected by HIV

In the early years, we lay down critical elements for health, well-being and productivity, which last throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

2020
adolescent girl smiling New Evidence and Programming Implications for Adolescent Pathways in HIV Care in Sub-Saharan Africa 2020.pdf

Adolescents have the lowest rates of retention in HIV care and ART adherence when compared to other age groups.

2020
Adolescent girl jumping AGYW catalogue of available documents (spreadsheet) , AGYW repository navigation (slides)

The AGYW Programming & Implementation Repository contains resources relevant to AGYW programming that have been collated to support enhanced implementation and programming of Global Fund Catalytic Funding for HIV preve

2020
Strengthening Paediatric TB and HIV cover Lessons from the field - TB HIV iCCM

Community and primary health facility platforms have been recognized as important, but under-utilized entry points to address the large prevention, case detection and treatment gaps faced by young children with TB and/or H

2020
improving service delivery Framework: Improving HIV Service Delivery for Infants, Children and Adolescents (WEB) , Framework: Improving HIV Service Delivery for Infants, Children and Adolescents (PRINT) , Worksheet: Assessing the situation

The paediatric service delivery framework presents strategies to address bottlenecks across the continuum of care for each population: infants, children and adolescents.

2019
Improving HIV Service Delivery for Infants Children and Adolescents cover Brief: Improving HIV Service Delivery for Infants Children and Adolescents

In June 2019, UNICEF convened a group of about 40 global experts from 24 organizations and institutions to advance the collective thinking on paediatric HIV service delivery.

2019
Q3-Research Summary Q3 2019 Newsletter - Research Summary

Download a selection of abstracts related to children, HIV and AIDS published in peer-reviewed journals between July and October 2019.

2019
Adolescent-friendly health services for adolescents living with HIV: from theory to practice Adolescent-friendly health services for adolescents living with HIV: from theory to practice

This publication primarily seeks to define and clarify the key elements of adolescent-friendly health services to help ensure that adolescents living with HIV receive appropriate and effective treatment, summarize existing

2019
global snapshot cover Global snapshot , Sub-Saharan Africa snapshot , Eastern and Southern Africa snapshot , West and Central Africa snapshot

Global and regional epidemiological and response snapshots based on the UNAIDS 2019 HIV estimates.

2019
UNICEF HIV Investment cases briefs For every child, end AIDS: A private sector investment opportunity , Eliminate MTCT of HIV: A private sector investment opportunity , Prevent HIV in adolescents: A investment opportunity , Close the HIV treatment gap for children: A private sector investment opportunity

The four investment cases above highlight opportunities for the private sector to engage in the global HIV response for infants, children and adolescents in partnership with UNICEF.

2019
research on children and HIV published in Q2 of 2019 Research Summary - Q2 2019 Newsletter

The Learning Collaborative draws on scientific research published in the second quarter of 2019 to bring

Research Summary - Q1 2019 Newsletter Research Summary - Q1 2019 Newsletter 2019
New Horizons Disclosure of HIV Status Toolkit Disclosure of HIV Status Toolkit for Pediatric and Adolescent Populations

This toolkit was developed by the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) with funding from a consulting agreement with Johnson & Johnson, in support of the New Horizons Advancing Pediatric HIV Care Collabor

2019
Dakar Call: Renewed Commitment Dakar Call: Renewed Commitment , Appel de Dakar: Renouvellement d'Engagement , Apelo de Dakar: Renovação de Compromisso

At a high-level meeting in Dakar, Senegal in January 2019, UNAIDS, UNICEF and WHO urged countries in Western and Central Africa to strengthen their commitments towards EMTCT and universal coverage for paediatric testing an

2019
The Latest Science in HIV and AIDS - Q4 2018 Research Summary_Q4-2018-Newsletter.pdf 2018
POC EID Implementation Approaches English POC EID Implementation Approaches - English , POC EID Implementation Approaches - French

Expanding access to POC early infant diagnosis: Implementation approaches and testing strategies

2018
Strengthening POC Early Infant Diagnosis Towards the Elimination of Pediatric AIDS Strengthening Point-of-Care Early Infant Diagnosis ENGLISH

A game changer for paediatric HIV, point-of-care early infant diagnosis (POC EID) is an innovative approach to strengthen EID programs, and improve health outcomes for the youngest and most vulnerable children.

2018
Strengthening POC Early Infant Diagnosis Towards the Elimination of Pediatric AIDS Strengthening Point-of-Care Early Infant Diagnosis FRENCH

Susceptible de changer la donne en matière de traitement pédiatrique du VIH, le dépistage précoce du nourrisson (DPN) sur le lieu de soins est une approche innovante visant à renforcer les programmes de DPN et il amé

research summary Summary of Research Articles - Q3 2018 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