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Breaking the Disruption Cycle in HIV Interventions in Africa and the Global South - Ensuring Continuity in All Circumstances

  AFRIHEALTH OPTONET ASSOCIATION (AHOA)   2025 World AIDS Day Civil Society Symposium 25 November 2025   TOPIC: Breaking the Disruption Cycle in HIV Interventions in Africa and the Global South - Ensuring Continuity in All Circumstances OPENING STATEMENT BY:   Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje CEO/PR, Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) President, African Network of Civil Society Organizations (ANCSO)     Distinguished colleagues, partners, leaders, and change agents across the world— On behalf of the entire leadership and member organizations of Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA), I welcome you to this special event.   Today, as we commemorate the 2025 World AIDS Day, we gather under a moral and strategic imperative: to break, decisively and permanently, the persistent cycle of disruptions that continue to undermine HIV responses in Africa and the Global South. These disruptions—whether driven by conflict, pandemics, econ...

PRESS RELEASE/EDITORIAL: AHOA TO INSTALL PATRONS AND MATRONS AND CONFER FELLOWSHIPS – CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH, CLIMATE ACTIONS, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

  PRESS RELEASE/EDITORIAL: AHOA TO INSTALL PATRONS AND MATRONS AND CONFER FELLOWSHIPS – CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH, CLIMATE ACTIONS, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT   The Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) is set to host a landmark ceremony for the installation of its Patrons and Matrons and the conferment of AHOA Fellowships, in the first quarter of 2026, signaling a major milestone in the organization’s ongoing efforts to strengthen health systems, climate actions, and civil society leadership in Africa and Global South. This forthcoming event celebrates individuals whose dedication, expertise, and vision have significantly advanced global health, policy advocacy, and community empowerment.   The installation of Patrons and Matrons is more than a ceremonial gesture. It formally recognizes distinguished leaders from diverse sectors—including global health, governance, academia, and civil society—who will provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and adv...

Invitation to 2025 World AIDS Day Colloquium - Breaking the Disruption Cycle in HIV Interventions in Africa and the Global South: Ensuring Continuity in All Circumstances

  Invitation to the 2025 World AIDS Day Colloquium, 25 th November 2025   Hi there,   You are warmly invited to the Colloquium on “Breaking the Disruption Cycle in HIV Interventions in Africa and the Global South: Ensuring Continuity in All Circumstances”, organized by the Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) and Partners, in commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day.   TOIPC - Breaking the Disruption Cycle in HIV Interventions in Africa and the Global South: Ensuring Continuity in All Circumstances 📅 DATE: Tuesday, 25th November 2025 🕑 TIME: 2:00 PM (WAT) / 1:00 pm GMT/UTC) / 4:00 pm EAT / 8:00 pm Bangkok / 6:30 pm Delhi / 3 pm Kyiv/SAT/CET / 1 pm London / 10 am Rio / 9 am NYC / 8 am Bogotá / 7 am CentroAmerica / 4 am Baker Island REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS MEETING: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eDja95doS5O01peitlaQHw   This important colloquium will bring together policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, healt...

Invitation to AHOA’s 2025 UHC Day Event - Digital Health and Cost Reduction in Africa: Making Healthcare Affordable Using Technology

Invitation to AHOA’s 2025 UHC Day Event - Digital Health and Cost Reduction in Africa: Making Healthcare Affordable Using Technology   Hi there,   You are cordially invited to the 2025 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day Conference on “Digital Health and Cost Reduction in Africa: Making Healthcare Affordable Using Technology”, organized by the Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) and Partners.   TOPIC - Digital Health and Cost Reduction in Africa: Making Healthcare Affordable Using Technology 📅 DATE: Tuesday, 9th December 2025 🕑 TIME: 2:00 PM (WAT) / 1:00 pm GMT/UTC) / 4:00 pm EAT / 8:00 pm Bangkok / 6:30 pm Delhi / 3 pm Kyiv/SAT/CET / 1 pm London / 10 am Rio / 9 am NYC / 8 am Bogotá / 7 am CentroAmerica / 4 am Baker Island REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS MEETING: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ha1EPHDjSmWjfal-OcZxFA   This important conference will bring together health policymakers, technology innovators, practitioners, researche...

‘LIFE and HEALTH’ – November 7, 2025

  ‘LIFE and HEALTH’ – November 7, 2025   Welcome to this edition of 'LIFE and HEALTH' - a vibrant thought-centre, exploring the meanings, challenges, and beauties of human existence. It offers deep reflections on life, faith, leadership, purpose, and service. ‘LIFE and HEALTH’ is prepared, edited, produced, and moderated by Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje; and published by Afrihealth Information Projects/Afrihealth Optonet Association. Access/read the details by clicking on this link/here: <https://www.facebook.com/share/18na4VuTBG/> .   I. EDITORIAL – LIFE and HEALTH – 7 NOVEMBER 2025                                                                 ...

‘LIFE and HEALTH’ – November 6, 2025

  ‘LIFE and HEALTH’ – November 6, 2025   Welcome to this edition of 'LIFE and HEALTH' - a vibrant thought-centre, exploring the meanings, challenges, and beauties of human existence. It offers deep reflections on life, faith, leadership, purpose, and service. ‘LIFE and HEALTH’ is prepared, edited, produced, and moderated by Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje; and published by Afrihealth Information Projects/Afrihealth Optonet Association. Access/read the details by clicking on this link/here: <https://www.facebook.com/share/18na4VuTBG/> .   I. EDITORIAL – LIFE and HEALTH – 6 NOVEMBER 2025                                                                 ...