Supply chain management has historically been perceived as a male-dominated workforce, with men occupying the majority of management roles in distribution and warehousing. This perception, alongside limited educational opportunities, has made it more difficult for women to gain entry or advance in…
The mainstay of HIV treatment is the triple combination of specific medications. When taken as instructed, it reduces a patient’s viral load, enabling a long and healthy life. Before the current optimal antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, tenofovir/lamivudine/dolutegravir (TLD), tenofovir/lamivudine/…
From February to June 2020, Angola performed for the first time a remote, on-line quantification exercise to support the transition to TLD, the preferred first-line HIV/AIDS treatment.
Angola’s Ministry of Health (MOH) made the decision to begin the transition to TLD with ministerial approval in…
Twenty-four-year-old Theresa moved from her hometown in Kwara State to the capital city of Abuja in search of greener pastures. She had hoped to get a job in the city, save money, and return to school. Armed with ambition and determination, she applied to several businesses for the role of a…
In the North and Far North Regions of Cameroon, the rainy season brings both joy and concern. The rain transforms the landscape, making it lush and fertile for crops to thrive. However, with the rain also comes mosquitoes and the threat of malaria. Mothers in these regions worry, especially for…
Laboratory testing plays a central role in HIV treatment and prevention. Healthcare workers rely on timely and accurate test results so people receive the treatment they need as soon as they need it. In many countries, laboratories have difficulty getting test results out quickly, putting patients…
